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Review of my 2018 Goals - am I on track?

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Real Estate Agent with Compass CA DRE# 01215160

At the beginning of January, Debbie Reynolds  challenged us list 3 of our goals for the year and the steps we planned to take to make them happen.

Prompted this morning by a post written by Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers about the status of their 2018 goals, I decided to re-read my own post, Steps to Make 2018 My Best Year Yet, and see how I'm doing.

With a month behind me, I'm happy to report good progress is being made.

gym workoutsGoal One: health - to regain fitness, strength and endurance. In January I've worked out at the YMCA an average of 3-4 times a week, lifting weights, taking classes, etc. My trail hiking and city hiking of the San Francisco hills is back to my pre-illness level; my energy is just about back to normal; I'm feeling strong again. My body feels more toned, and I'm on track losing some weight.

targetGoal Two: Increase my business income by 50%. One month doesn't make a year, but so far I'm on track to accomplish this. I'm being more intentional in setting appointments. I've set a certain number of days each month when I'll do lead generation-in January I missed by 1 day. I've sent a certain number of face-to-face lunch/coffee meetings with clients/sphere/business partners-in January I've exceeded that. I've increased my marketing as planned, and continue with BombBomb videos. I'm committed to keeping this up!

Goal Three: Take a least 5 weeks of vacation in 2018! This will happen! All trips (2 to Europe; 1 to Costa Rica) have been booked, with payments or deposits already made.

Goals One and Three take time away from my business, but they are essential for life and happiness. Goal Two will take continued focus, smart working habits -- I can't miss a beat!

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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Sounds like you are well on your way to meeting your goals

Jan 31, 2018 11:05 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Great goals, Lottie.  I love the last one.  Where in Europe.  And, you'll love Costa Rica.  

Jan 31, 2018 12:12 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That's a good collection of 2018 goals, Lottie.  Like you, one of my goals has a focus on health.

Jan 31, 2018 02:38 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

That's the plan, William Feela - Goal #2 is a big stretch!

Hi Myrl Jeffcoat - I have a plaque hanging on a bulletin board that reads, "Take care of your body; it's the only place you have to live." We need to heed that.

Jan 31, 2018 03:43 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Carol Williams - We're heading to England for 2 weeks in May--4 days in London, 6 days in the Cotswolds; sightseeing and music in London; walking/hiking and muscis in the Cotswolds. Then in Aug/Sept we head on a 1-week hiking trip in the Dolomites (Alps in northeastern Italy) and a week in Slovenia and part of Croatia. In November I head to a yoga retreat in Costa Rica with a friend/yoga teacher and her yoga group. I'm excited!

 

Jan 31, 2018 03:47 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Lottie, It sounds like 2018 is going to be an awesome year with lots of blog fodder!  I loved the time we spent in London and even more so traveling through the Cotswolds!  You going to have an amazing trip.

Jan 31, 2018 05:45 PM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Lottie Kendall - Here's what I love best about your goals:

Goal #1 - All around good health determines the outcome for all other goals.

Goal #2 - Without achieving business goals, it's tough to afford get aways.

Goal #3 - Vacations are rewarding! We owe it to ourselves to fulfill dreams.

WOW! Having secured 3 trips so far is SO impressive!!! If you don't mind, I'm going to jump on your band wagon and revise my top 3 goals! Lottie - you were born to inspire and lead the torch!

Feb 01, 2018 10:01 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Lottie Kendall Heath, fitness and travel...perfect set of goals and all the best for wonderful 2018

Feb 02, 2018 08:57 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Carol Williams - looking forward to many good explorations in the Cotswolds; the pictures look lovely.

Hi Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland - thanks for your great wishes. 2018 will be a stellar year for us all, I trust.

Feb 02, 2018 09:13 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Yes, Lottie, I love all the villages!  The canal system fascinated me too.

Feb 02, 2018 09:16 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Patricia Feager - you're right--good health is essential for everything else to fall into place; we owe it to ourselves to do everything we can to take care of ourselves. I learned many years ago to schedule my vacations when doing my original business planning for the year. If we don't block the time, they won't happen. I'm flattered that you are impressed by these goals.

Feb 02, 2018 09:17 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good evening Lottie - as I say you can't manage it if you can't measure it.  Looks like you are on track.

Feb 02, 2018 05:56 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

And I review, too, as well as plan, Grant Schneider - I'm sure you do the same.

Feb 02, 2018 07:04 PM