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Commit - Contribute - Benefit

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Bain

Commit - Contribute - Benefit

Helping Each Other Prosper

This week I saw an effort come to fruition in a manner that I believe will materially enhance the business growth and improvement of several of my colleagues and myself. My challenge to you is to do the same in your office, in your community, here at ActiveRain, and/or with your colleagues.

Commit

This doesn't work on autopilot. There is some work to helping others grow. Human nature resists change and embraces comfort zones. And for that same reason it takes some work to accept the help of others, too. This takes some sincere commitment to sustained effort.

Contribute

This only works when you put in as much as you plan to take out, and if that's not substantial it's not worth doing. Roll up your sleeves and get busy helping others get better at things you know how to do well. You can make a bigger difference than you think.

Benefit

Be bold and benefit from what others have to offer. You've paid your dues by helping them get better and grow their businesses, and you are entitled to share in the rewards as well. Before you know it, your business will be growing faster and you'll be better at what you do than you ever would have been completely on your own.

Navona Hart
Century 21 Realty @ Home - Farmville, VA
Selling the Best Properties in Central Virginia

Good motto for the day!  Giving back is so important.  But your last point is one we all miss--be bold and receive.  What good advice.

Jan 04, 2011 10:30 PM
David North
Coldwell Banker Bain - Duvall, WA
for a rewarding real estate experience

Navona, thanks for commenting, and I think you're right that we shy away from receiving too often.

Jan 04, 2011 10:43 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Excellent post David.  The key to any business I believe is giving back and helping others succeed.

Jan 05, 2011 12:43 AM
David North
Coldwell Banker Bain - Duvall, WA
for a rewarding real estate experience

Paula, and it feels good, too! :)

Jan 05, 2011 05:51 AM