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AR January 2025 Challenge: Planning for Success

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This is my 4th entry for the ActiveRain January 2025 Challenge: Planning For Success hosted by Leanne Smith. Planning and thinking strategically isn’t just for real estate professionals or other business owners. To survive in a world that is constantly changing, every human being, regardless of who you are, must be their own successful leader. Knowing how to think quickly and be able to gather a large amount of information stored in your head is important. Health and safety are absolutely paramount to you and others. Time is of the essence. There won’t be time to get on your computer and find your strategic plan. You must know how to effectively solve problems by taking immediate action and making fast decisions.

 

Regardless of how well you wrote out your planning for success, something critical is bound to come up that wasn’t in your 2025 Plan. There won’t be time to analyze. Nor will there be time to consult with friends via text,  FaceBook, or other Social Media platforms. You must be able to prioritize your thoughts using sound judgment. Keeping information organization in your head is key. Understanding how your decisions or indecisiveness affects others is important.

 

How we react when a plan involving strategic thinking is necessary, can make a difference between life or death, costly mistakes, and success or failures. My recommendations are to visualize worst case scenarios. What would you do? If it’s a medical emergency, there may not be enough time. Practicing strategic planning/thinking on a regular basis can make a significant impact on positive results for yourself and everyone else included.

How do I know this works? On January 15 I had a medical emergency. I called 911 and was driven to the hospital. I am home now. I count my blessings for years of being seriously involved in strategic planning/thinking. I wish you all the best of health.

 

I count my blessings for Flower Mound Emergency Services

Posted by

Patricia Feager

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Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

No, we cannot plan for emergencies Patricia. Glad the emergency is over and go with God my friend who walks beside you in times of trouble. Jeff

Jan 19, 2025 05:24 PM
Patricia Feager

Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI - thank you for your kindness. You will not be forgotten. I appreciate your compassionate heart.

Jan 19, 2025 05:52 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Patricia - I am sad to hear about your medical emergency but glad to learn that the experience is now a memory.  May better health and living continue to be a part of your life.  

Jan 20, 2025 03:10 AM
Patricia Feager

Michael Jacobs 

Thank you for your concern and good wishes for better health. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Jan 20, 2025 06:51 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Oh my goodness, Patricia... now I know why I hadn't seen much of you in the Rain these past few days. Hopefully, you are well on the road to recovery.

Jan 20, 2025 04:34 AM
Patricia Feager

Nina Hollander, Broker - yes. I am on the road to recovery. I'll know more after my follow up appointments with my Primary Care Physician.

I hope you are healing well too. 

Jan 20, 2025 06:53 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Patricia Feager thanks, Patricia. I'm still dealing with some challenges, but it is what it is. Hope you get a clean bill of health from your doctor.

Jan 20, 2025 08:44 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Practicing strategic planning/thinking on a regular basis is a great way to stay ready just in case. I am glad you are home and feeling better! Take care of yourself!!

Jan 20, 2025 06:32 AM
Patricia Feager

Kat Palmiotti - we must consistently practice strategic planning/thinking regularly. When it comes to health, no one should be complacent. As population increases, different foods are introduced, business changes, we need to stay conscious about our bodies and financial health.

Thank you for your concern. I hope you stay warm today and all of winter. It is pretty cold here too. 

Jan 20, 2025 07:00 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

As Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI said we can't truly plan for emergencies especially health ones.  Good to read you are home and recovering. Thank you for this 4th entry.

I have always told my clients (executives and sales) One can't lead others until one can lead himself or herself. Self-leadership is the first step toward success however one defines success.

Jan 20, 2025 07:01 AM
Patricia Feager

Leanne Smith 

Good advice. Thank you.

Jan 20, 2025 07:03 AM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

Glad to hear you are doing better. I think we fall into the trap of "life will remain the same except what I change." In truth almost nothing stays the same.

Jan 20, 2025 07:59 AM
Patricia Feager

Doug Rogers - you are wise, indeed. 

Jan 20, 2025 11:48 AM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Trans State Commercial Realty Inc. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
FLorida Real Estate Connector

Without your good health you lose part of the joy of living.  Listen to your body, change your diet if necessary.  Add new people to your circle: i.e. your book club to make each day more enjoyable and meaningful.

Happy to hear you are home and on the mend Patricia Feager 

Jan 25, 2025 06:51 AM