Never to be experienced again !
My training for the International Selkirk Loop WaCanId Bicycle Ride, which included the 'Chafe 150', was quite the learning experience. And surprisingly enough this picture represents more than just the half way point of my 'Chafe 150' (80 mile ride for me). It is something I will never experience again.
What does a half way marker for an 80 mile ride have to do with Real Estate?
Everything !
While a welcome sight to see I was not as elated as I should have been. In fact somewhat apprehensive. No one in front of me, no one behind. Then I realized. While this sign represented the half way point, of the ride, it more importantly was exactly the same distance further than I had ever ridden as well as having that same amount to go again before actually reaching a point, in distance, where I had ridden before. I was in my own personal 'No Man's Land'. Almost like being in the middle of a lake with no shore visable.
At this point I needed to focus on the fact I had trained as best I could. Taken all the small steps needed. Got 'lucky' along the way because I had indeed done the work. I needed faith in myself that the work I had done to this point was going to see me through, not only this small 14 miles of my 'No Man's Land', but also to the end of the ride. Most importantly I needed enjoy the moment. I would never again experience this moment and circumstances.
Most of us have set Real Estate Goals. We have set plans and chunked them down to daily activities to achieve those goals. We do not get from that point of starting and planning, to the achievement of those goals without consistent focus and committment. We all will reach the all important point of feeling as though we are in our own 'No Man's Land'. That is when personal confidence is most important, because it is only 'our' efforts that push to the finish line or proposed goal.
All the Real Estate coaching, seminars, instruction, encouragement is important. Bottom line, there is only one person who will get the work done and achieve the goal set forth. In this particular case, for me, it was continuing forward on the bicycle knowing the miles would pass. My goal would be achieved, and that I had done the proper planning and work to make it possible.
Follow me over the course of a few posts and the Selkirk International Loop WaCanId Bicycle Ride 2016 to see how I relate it to Real Estate practices.
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I would have had fireworks and everything, if I made it that far......Congratulations!
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