Need Some Motivation to Keep Those Resolutions...Find It Here!

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Marshall Enterprises

 

 

This is something I put together a while ago, but I thought you might enjoy it now.

Lately, I have been reading and hearing a lot of "I should have....", "I could have....", and "I would have...".

This is just plain sorry language.  Why?  Because the thinking means the person is "stuck" pyschologically speaking. 

Instead of all those excuses, start the day with I will, I can and I must.

Make a list the night before if you need to.  I frankly don't know what I would do without my list.

Getting things scratched off gives you a great feeling of accomplishment and assuages the guilt you might feel if you take a day to play.

I really enjoy looking at the items on the list I have accomplished during the day.  And, you likely will, too.

Run away from the people with "I should have....", "I could have....", and "I would have..." in their vocabularies, especially if they are always saying such things. 

Surround yourself instead with "doers".  People who can tackle problems and situations head-on and make you feel more capable, too.

That is the advice of the day. 

Best, Ron

Comments (35)

Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Kristin Johnston, Waukesha Realtor 414-254-6647 , I love lists, too....in fact I was thinking of framing some of mine...LOL!

Jan 23, 2015 12:22 AM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Staying around positive people and not being a Sad Sally helps no matter what your project or process is, Ron.  Nicely done!

Jan 23, 2015 03:15 AM
Connie Harvey
Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN
Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Ron, I'm like you. I work best off a list. Tackle the items, mark them off! Love it.

Jan 23, 2015 04:44 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Ron - I'm with you - I've always been a list guy, and have always enjoyed a deep satisfaction at seeing it at the end of the day with all the items crossed off.

Jan 23, 2015 05:09 AM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

There is nothing like having the satisfaction of a goal and knowing that you can and will achieve it and then moving on to the next one!

Jan 23, 2015 08:08 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Michael Jacobs , I am glad that I made a difference.  Your friendship and support mean a lot to me.

Jan 23, 2015 08:25 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Joan Cox , your comment was great, too.  We all need to have a feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day.   Cheers!

Jan 23, 2015 08:26 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Suzanne McLaughlin  your support and positive attitude have kept me going for more years than I can count....thank you.

Jan 23, 2015 08:28 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Connie Harvey you have the right attitude, and I am glad to see you back in my comments!!!

Jan 23, 2015 08:29 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Ron, great advice and I like being around positive people and those who make me smile!

Jan 23, 2015 11:41 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Hi Ron, I have used those terms in the past though not lately. Now I am thinking all positive thought for the future and how to get there.

Jan 23, 2015 12:35 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I don't know of what you speak (or write). I'm a can do person. I will get it done. 

Jan 23, 2015 02:17 PM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

@Rebecca, with a smile like yours, that is easy to understand.  Thanks for your comment and your support!

Jan 23, 2015 04:25 PM
Steven A. Walny
WEIDEL Real Estate | WEIDEL Realtors - Doylestown, PA
. . . A Contrasting Point of View in Central Bucks

Ron Marshall Thanks Ron - a twist on surrounding yourself with postitive influences and this one I prefer - much more do-able & pro-active feel to it!

Jan 24, 2015 07:41 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Ron, I love your list so much I am going to make a form right now from the I Will, I Can and I Must and replace my form that simply says Things to do Today. THANK YOU!

Jan 24, 2015 11:10 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Kat Palmiotti Hey, HouseKat....I liked this comment.  And, you are a doer, I can tell.

Feb 14, 2015 05:08 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Bobbie Smith Thanks for the nice comment.  I have been a little behind on returning comments, so please bear with me!

Feb 16, 2015 02:29 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

@Debbie, you have the best comments, and this is one of them.  Thank you for stopping by!

Feb 19, 2015 05:40 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Steven A. Walny Thanks for the kind comment.  I really appreciate your support.

Feb 20, 2015 05:49 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Evelyn Johnston I like your attitude, and I am glad I could help you out....thanks for the comment!

Feb 20, 2015 05:50 AM

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