Whether launching a tech startup or building a brick and mortar store, entrepreneurs often share similar qualities that contribute to their success. A combination of passion, commitment, and innovation are needed to take the sometimes-scary step toward working for yourself—and these are traits that I’ve seen in entrepreneurs time and time again. If you’re considering […]
How to Stick to Your Vision
We all have a vision for our future — a vague (or maybe not-so-vague) picture of how we want life to be. The vision likely involves a specific living situation, a lifestyle, a career and personal relationships. A nice house and a healthy salary and a smiling family, perhaps. A vision of success. We all […]
The Four Pillars of Action: Mindset, Vision, Plan, Team
Success isn’t something that just happens to people — it requires action. And over the course of decades of working in the world of business, I’ve honed in on the four pillars of action: Mindset, vision, plan, and team. With these four pillars firmly in place, you’ll have the tools you need to achieve success in […]
Let’s Make a Plan for Your Passions
I talk a lot about success as a result of setting and achieving goals. Meeting your professional and financial goals can be hugely fulfilling, but if you don’t give yourself space to explore your passions, you’ll likely struggle to feel truly happy. So, what are your passions? They can be tough to define, especially if […]
Breaking the Habits We Don’t Know We Have
Whether good or bad, habits can be easy to ignore. They become part of our everyday behavior — part of who we are. Sometimes habits can be beneficial. Solid sleep habits and exercise routines can make us happier and healthier individuals in the long run. But habits can just as easily have a negative impact […]
Putting Your Team Together: Embracing Positive Influences
I have managed hundreds of real estate sales executives over the years. Each one of them has come from a different background with unique life experiences. Some come with baggage but have the motivation to work and others think real estate is just a quick way to make money. I believe in giving people a […]
Recognizing the Mindset That’s Holding You Back
There are plenty of reasons you may be struggling to find success, but very often, the main reason can be attributed to our mindset. We can be our own worst adversaries, but recognizing our tendency to self-sabotage is an important first step in overcoming that roadblock. So what’s your excuse for not performing to your […]
Forget the Joneses: Stop Measuring Your Success Against Others
The American dream is synonymous with success in our country: Wealth, health and happiness represented by a big house, a nice car, and comfort for our families. It’s an admirable dream, but one that easily invites comparison with fellow Americans — and you can quickly find yourself falling into the trap of attempting to “keep […]
Here’s Why Success Shouldn’t Be Your No. 1 Priority
I talk a lot about success. It’s a major theme in my book. It’s an important focus of the coaching I offer realtors who are struggling to get to the next step in their careers. Success is important, but if it’s your only priority in life, you could be setting yourself up for failure. I […]
Creating a Plan for an Uncertain Future
Whether you’re the type of person who has always had a clearly defined path for the future or you just follow where life takes you, one thing is certain: No one can predict the future. Unexpected, sometimes even traumatic events can happen to anyone. Plans can quickly go off course. As the old saying goes, […]