How do you stay inspired and recharge in this market?

Keep focused and go back to the basics.  Retouch all your past customers, send birthday cards, Christmas cards, newsletters throughout the years.  I just had someone I sold a house to 5 years ago contact me and said "Come List My House"  I am calling you because you never forgot me and constantly kept in touch.  One of those calls will recharge you for quite some time knowing the systems I have in place are working.

Actually loving what I do keep me inspired.  Second reading blogs on what other professionals do to stay inspired, like your.  Thank you.

I agree with Lorinda. Reading posts from other top professionals on Active Rain helps recharge me.

Tony - I wish that I was able to make it to the Mastermind that you just went to. It looked like a great program.  I have found that being on Active Rain has kept my energy up when things happen that frustrate and disappoint me.  I do love motivational books and tapes, although I haven't used that in a while.  The youtube thing sounds interesting.  Are there several to choose from on there?

Wow, That Opera Singer was awesome - his performance gave me the chills! and what a great idea, using U TUBE to inspire and motivate.

Sometimes a good seminar can recharge the batteries.  After a great spring, it was a lousy summer, and i had to fight to stay focused.   Thankfully things are finally picking up!

Tony - I've been inspired by ActiveRain to actually follow through and completely revamp my business plan.  I've been working on it diligently and sorting my goals and objectives.  I am brainstorming to find ways to tap into my strengths and ways to overcome weaknesses (cold calling, asking for referrals).  I've made AR an integral part of my business day as it is the single best thing I've done to date with regard to networking and referrals.  I also try to keep things in perspective by remembering the important stuff - my healthy husband and children, my great marriage and wonderful relationship with my kids and God, and my great friends.  Everything else is just gravy!

I'm doing the "Buffini thing" next week. Glad to hear that you got fired up by the seminar.

I'm doing the "Buffini thing" next week. Glad to hear that you got fired up by the seminar.

Hey Tony!  BTW, as a former physical educator and basketball player myself (at 5'3"!), I had seen J Mac's story and am always moved by that incredible moment.  It wasn't just his story - but the community's.  It's a GREAT way to start the day - thanks for sharing.

I continue to educate myself to hone my skills.

I was wondering.....I heard Buffini in one of his CD's say he journals.  What does that accomplish?  Is that something my coach will ask of me?

Love the youtube idea. I have never been much of a journal/ diary guy but it cant hurt to keep yourself focused on the future. 

-I get a daily motivation/ inspirational quote emailed to me from http://www.justsell.com/ (its free and comes with very little additional solicitation). On occasion I will take one of the better quotes and share it with my sales team.

-I have also listened to many books on tape from zig zigler to john maxwell. I have a 45 minute commute and I am always dashing between appointments and settlements. I can go through a whole book in a day.

Well, thanks to the anonymous poster on journaling.  I just have never been one for talking about my feelings/thoughts/concerns let alone writing them down and that aspect truly makes me nervous. It feels tooooooo new agey.

That Jason video is something else.  I own the movie Rudy and I cannot watch it without getting emotional and pumped up at the same time.  This kid however....just awe inspiring!

I think it's important to stay busy. Having a daily schedule to follow is a must! It keeps you from having too much time on your hands. Stay active and always ask yourself "Is there something else I could be doing right now that would help me in my real estate business?" Having a coach can also help a great deal.

-Keith

RE/MAX Olympic, Manassas VA

www.MyRealtorKeith.com

Brian Buffini has always told us to journal.  It is good to look forward, but now and them, it is good to look back.  If we had the same struggle last month, or last year, you can go back and see how you dealt with it then.  What did you do to overcome the problem?  History does tend to repeat itself:)  I love to journal.  It brings me to a relaxed state of mind.  If you are a morning person, journal then, if you stay up with the nightowls, evening might work better for you.  Try to fit it in whenever you can.  These things all work, if you let them.  Seminars, if you listen to the speaker, notes every day, if you do them, small groups, when you attend the monthly meetings.  Stay focused, be relentless!

It's a Good Life!

Fran Rokicki, Clubnet~Mentor, Broker~CT