Emotions!

When building a house, the first, most important step, is to put a good foundation under it. At Red Realty, we have a foundational belief we call ADD. Sure, you think you know what it means, but at Red it means Attitude, Determination, and Desire.

The A, is the single most important characteristic, but let's look at the D's. Collectively, these two can be seen as Emotions. What emotions are needed to be productive and therefore successful? What emotions motivate you?

For me, I must be passionate about what I am doing, it must have meaning to me and I need to understand it as fully as possible to be able to completely embrace it. The emotions I want from my work and family are joy- what I am doing makes me feel happy and content, Satisfied- I feel fulfilled, and most important... pride/ respect- I feel a sense of accomplishment and reward for my efforts. Wouldn't you agree that these are things we all need in our personal and professional lives?!

When looking for a needed life change, look within first and try to find your D's and see that they are fulfilled. Others aren't responsible for your happiness or performance... you are. Those you surround yourself with should be an enhancement to your life and a "bonus", adding to your happiness/ completeness. Are you surrounded by people who appreciate, admire, and respect you? Do you enjoy your work and your family? If not, look within first, before blaming others and pinpointing your scapegoat.

Your Emotions will mold your Determination and Desire for accomplishment. They will be a great source of motivation. So, in conclusion, don't go through life emotionless. Seek them, embrace them, tame them to be your catalyst for greatness!

I once heard a football coach say that "football is not an emotionless game, it is a game full of emotion". It is those emotions that drive athletes to greatness. They have such a Desire to win, a Desire to reach new levels, and a Desire to FEEL every emotion with an intense magnification.

Let today be the day you start allowing yourself to feel. Let today be full of determination. Let today be the day you decide to let the burning Desire for success in your life motivate you , no catapult you, to new levels!