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Juggling Elephants

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Real Estate Agent with Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International

An airline flight is a great way to catch up on reading, and last week's trip across the country was no exception. I always bring more books to read than I have time to read them, but I'm still enticed by the airport bookstores, and this trip was no exception. I bought and read

                Juggling Elephants


by Jones Loflin and Todd Musig. It's written in the style of the One Minute... books and is an easy read.

Do you ever feel that you're juggling too many things at once? This book is for you. It compares your life to a circus (and we do that often enough, don't we?) and talks about how you are the Ringmaster of a 3 ring circus - your business, your family and friends, and your self (health, mind, etc).

It's the opposite of multi-tasking - focus on one thing at a time.

I'm not going to give it all away, but I do recommend that you read it. 

    -  SORRY,   no photo of the book - I loaned it to Amy. 

Sharon Simms, Real Estate Agent selling homes in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Gulf Beaches and the Tampa Bay area. 

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Sharon Simms
CIPS CRS CLHMS CRB RSPS
Coastal Properties Group
CHRISTIE'S International Real Estate
238 Beach Drive NE
St Petersburg, FL 33701
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(727) 898-2582    Sharon@SimmsTeam.com

 

Debbie Cook
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc - Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring and Takoma Park Maryland Real Estate
I'm finding the older I get the less multitasking I can do!  I get too confused and make too many mistakes. I am starting to think that I am not as sharp as I was and it's an age thing. . . but maybe not . . . think the author is probably right on about this - focus on one thing at a time.
Oct 06, 2007 11:56 AM
Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate
Sounds like a great book, I'll check into it.
Oct 06, 2007 12:21 PM
Sharon Simms
Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

Debbie - it's come full circle. I think when we multitask we don't really concentrate on any of them. We need to really listen.

Missy - I think you'll enjoy it. 

Oct 06, 2007 12:37 PM
Cris Burlew
Beach & Luxury Realty, Inc. - Saint Pete Beach, FL
Broker ~ St Pete Beach FL Real Estate
We multi-task way too much that we forget this can lead to burn out. This sounds like a great book and I cannot wait to read it! It's always nice to be reminded to take some time out and smell the roses once in a while!
Oct 06, 2007 02:24 PM
Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL
Joe Manausa Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee Real Estate
Thanks for the tip Sharon, sounds like a must-read. I have a few rings going myself these days. It's on my list now.
Oct 07, 2007 12:03 AM
Sharon Simms
Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

Cris - it's a fast read. One afternoon on the beach should do it.

Joe - here's hoping you master your rings! 

Oct 07, 2007 10:41 AM
Karen Villa Schweinfurth
RE/MAX Northwest Realtors, Inc. 425-308-3669 - Everett, WA
ABR, CRS, SRES, CyberStar
Sharon, how funny, I met someone last week that recommended that book to me. Now after you suggested it, it's a read for me. Thanks.
Oct 07, 2007 11:39 AM
Kate Bourland
Marketing with Kate - Redding, CA
Onlilne Marketing Mobile Marketing
I have not read your blog before.  I started searching through Active Rain today to find more resources and came across you!  This is a hot button for me - my life is an out of control 10 ring circus at the moment - it never stops.  This is a must read.  Thanks!
Oct 07, 2007 06:45 PM
Sharon Simms
Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

Karen - when all roads lead to Rome, go there.

Kate - thanks for stopping by. I hope the book helps. 

Oct 08, 2007 07:30 AM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699
Sharon, great that you loaned it to Amy. Now, at a younger age she can perfect the art of balance. She has a head start with such a great mom.
Oct 08, 2007 02:05 PM
Linda Scanlan
A Fan of AR - Burleson, TX
Sharon - CONGRATULATIONS!!! What an honor to be in the top 25 bloggers!! Yea!!
Oct 09, 2007 12:34 AM
Sharon Simms
Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

Gena - I haven't perfected the art - if they can, more power to them.

Linda - Thanks! 

Oct 09, 2007 06:34 AM