My Tip #7--Learn about a new culture
With this being the week of Thanksgiving, you are most likely reflecting on how blessed we truly are to live in such a wonderful country that offers boundless opportunities. Recently I was fortunate enough to attend a Keller Williams Recruiting Clinic in SouthLake, Texas. The course was taught by Moe Abbasi. Mr. Abbasi is the Regional Director, New York Region of Keller Williams. This was an excellent course that really teaches how to dig deeper into the needs analysis process. These principals apply not just in recruiting, but also assist with your buyers and sellers as well.
After day one of the clinic, two other colleagues and I went to partake in the great shopping available in the center next to the SouthLake Hilton. Directly across the street from the hotel is Truluck's, not exactly what our OP (Operating Principal) suggested as our price point for restaurants. Fortunately he relented and met us for dinner. While awaiting a table we were delighted when Mr. Abbasi walked in unescorted and agreed to join us. Mr. Abbasi had explained to the class that he was fasting from sunup to sunset. We felt very lucky when we learned that Truluck's is one of his favorite restaurants. I have always been fascinated by cultures other than my own, and for nearly three hours Mr. Abbasi answered our questions and shared some of his life's experiences. He told us how he had returned to his birth country and sought out his first spiritual leader. He shared some of the history of his courtship with his wife and his love of his family. The one thing I remember most about this great evening was his statement that he gives thanks every single day and several times a day.
If you are able to ever take a course from Moe Abbasi, please know it will be a treat. He was so gracious to answer my rather direct questions with such spontaneity and taught us all a bit more about his culture. This was an education in more ways than one!
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