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How Do You Tackle Big Projects? Use the Elephant Approach

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Education & Training with Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate

Do postpone working on BIG projects because you feel a bit overwhelmed by the enormity of the task?  If you have attended any time management seminar you have probably heard of the 'Elephant' approach, right?

Elephant

How do you eat an elephant?  One bite at time.

 

 

BUT, where do I begin?  Yes, my project seems overwhelming and I am not sure where to begin so I procrastinate and fret until the deadline looms in front of me like a three-headed elephant.

Okay, let's start with a plan, a list of steps needed to complete the project.  Then prioritize which steps need to be done first, second, third.

 

Just do it!!!  One step at a time!

 

Success

 

Real Estate Fundamentals Class:  May 14, 15 and May 21, 22 will be held in Erie PA.  You still have time to register by calling 1-412-967-0240 or 1-412-967-9000.

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Mary Yonkers

 

      I thought about a Real Estate career for 11 years before I made the decision to get my Pennsylvania Real Estate license in mid-80's.  

      Thirty years later I can say affirmatively that Real Estate has been a fantastic career. 

      Come join me in class soon. Mary Yonkers, Real Estate Instructor

 

With so many homes for sale in Erie PA, this is the right time to begin your career as a Real Estate salesperson in Erie, PA.

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Mary Yonkers, Real Estate Instructor

 

 
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Comments(9)

Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

That is the only way to tackle a big project, one bite at a time.

Apr 29, 2016 02:20 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Mary ... I face that elephant nearly every day.  Most days, I am able to manage my bite size pieces and work on and finish up projects.  There are some days, thankfully few, that darn elephant eats me alive in one gulp. 

Apr 29, 2016 04:03 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I have to remind myself of this every time I get overwhelmed.  One step at a time.

Apr 29, 2016 05:52 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That is superb advice, Mary!  Years ago, I would easily become overwhelmed by the enormity of some projects.  My mother taught me to break them down into segments.  For example my backyard garden, has imaginary sections.  And, I work them one at a time!

Apr 29, 2016 09:57 AM
Mary Yonkers

Thanks Myrl Jeffcoat good advice to break projects down into segments. Beasties to handle

Apr 29, 2016 10:43 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Mary.  Yes, the pre-licensing class, I remember it well.  Have fun

Apr 29, 2016 07:26 PM
Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Hey Mary, this is great! It is easy to get overwhelmed with the task at hand. It feels so good to get things done though!

Apr 29, 2016 11:21 PM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

This is very true and quite motivating Mary. Have a great Saturday.

Apr 30, 2016 08:34 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Mary,

 Great advice that is how I feel these days one day at a time one bite at a time! I hope you have a great day!

Apr 30, 2016 08:55 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Mary. I used to do the elephant approach or attempt to get thing done that way, but it didn't take long for me to figure out, that doesn't work.

Apr 30, 2016 09:02 PM