Happy Anniversary!

1 year ago today I launched the Learn For 2 podcast with 3 pillars and 1 goal in mind.

The 1 goal was to do it 5 days a week.

365 days later I have increased my team from a size of 45 to 180, I have taught people how to create their own podcast, and I have shared vulnerable stories that others needed to hear.

And by focusing on just 5 episodes a week, I sit here at episode #263 reflecting on what I’ve learned over the last year.

I’ve learned how important micro commitments are. I first heard this just over a year ago from Jon Cheplak.

By adopting this ideology I only focused on the next episode, instead of the entire 263.

I’ve learned that when you make something “non-negotiable” you find a way to do it.

I have recorded episodes in my home office, the skate park, my car at my daughter’s soccer practice, and even on the beach in Mexico to make sure that I got it done.

I’ve learned that I am still building a legacy and I am still a connector.

I've learned it is ok to tell people that everything is NOT perfect and it is ok to let my guard down.

I’ve learned that someone “out there” is waiting for you to be vulnerable and share something personal that they may be going through, so they don’t feel alone.

I’ve interviewed one of my best friend’s Nick McLean, and learned that even if we think our conversation will only be 25 minutes we will record for an hour and a half.

I've learned that depression is even deeper and darker than I thought from Scott Mendell.

I’ve learned from Clifford Duvernois that impacting 1 million people is an attainable goal, and I believe 100% that he will accomplish it.

I’ve learned that Eric Verdi is on a mission to pull a superhero skill out of each and every person he meets and shine their signal bright into the night sky for those who need it.

I’ve learned a ton of things this last year and I have grown both personally and professionally from this experience, but what I’ve learned most is that it is ok to be wrong.

It is ok to BE wrong but it is not ok to STAY wrong.

I’ve learned that I can change my ideologies and beliefs based on new information.

I’ve learned that I don’t need to “double-down” on what I once believed just to be right.

I’d rather get it right.

I’ve learned that this podcast will be a journal for my kids, grandkids, and really anyone who may need it for years to come.

Is it perfect?

Not even close, but it’s me and I’ve shared it with you, I’ve shared it with thousands.

One year later I’ve realized this…

I will continue to grow. I will continue to change. I will continue to be wrong. I will continue to evolve. I will continue to become.

Because when I stop continuing doing all of these things, I will not continue at all.

Ever notice when you see or learn something new it starts popping up all over?

That happened to me today.

While I read The Heart Of The Soul and learn how to understand myself more, I get reintroduced to the DISC profile.

Both of which help you understand others better.

How you can learn more effectively, what situations you thrive in, and how you communicate with others.

It can be a little nerve-wracking but in the end, can be a major improvement on your life.

It is easy to say that we have the ability to control how we feel about the things that happen to us.

But it is another thing to actually be able to respond by putting that idea into action.

I have been reading the book The Heart Of The Soul recently and it talks about gaining control of your emotions.

It says to quit being a victim of your experiences and start being the creator of your experiences.

Yes... easier said than done.

But this is a skill that I would love to master.

I spoke with an agent today about how we run our businesses.

It was a great conversation, mainly because we do it differently.

But the most important thing is that we are doing what works well for "us".

She does things that I don't and I do things that she doesn't. It was an eye-opener to remind me that just because someone does something and is good at it, doesn't mean that it works for everyone.

Find what works for you and ask yourself this...

Do I like doing it? Is it getting a good return? Can I stay consistent doing it?

If the answer is yes to all of these, keep crushing it.

Today while recording videos for a course, I realized something.

Just because something is bigger, doesn't make it better.

We all have access to all of the information we could ever want.

But most of us, like myself, want that information packaged in a way that it can be useful.

I know there are courses that take days, weeks, and even months to complete.

No doubt there is a ton of information in them, but if you never end up completing it or implementing what is in them... then what is the point.

That is why I decided to create a results-based course.

One that can be easily digested, and even more easily implemented.

Today I received the first edit back from my book.

I read a couple of the comments and I was immediately defensive.

'What do you mean that doesn't make sense?"

The reality is, I chose someone not close to me to edit my book so they could give me accurate feedback.

Not someone that wanted to tell me how great it was so they didn't hurt my feelings.

Initially, I couldn't handle the truth but after I realized it was for my own good...

I understood I needed constructive criticism.

Quick update about the client who broke up with me.

As well as why we have the need to have explanations to unexplainable things.

When we don't know WHY something happens, we tend to build a narrative that will explain why it did.

Sometimes there is a perfect explanation for it but we can't wait to hear it before we start making up our own theories as to what happened.

And a successful trip to Salt Lake City.

Today was great!

I got a new agent to fill out an application to join the team and they are very excited to get rolling.

But yesterday was different.

I had a client, the day after showing the houses for the first time text me that they had found a new agent.

I had a couple of ways I could respond.

Get mad and try to talk them back into working with me, keep moving forward and focus on my growth, or pack up shop and quit.

You probably already know what I did.

Our #1 excuse is always, "I don't have time".

Can you spare 10 minutes a day for the next year?

If you can, that will give you 3,650 minutes, which equals  60 hours you can focus on what it is you want to accomplish.

Just that little amount of time can be a huge improvement on yourself.

When I first got into real estate I was so excited about the opportunity to collaborate with others that thought like me.

Unfortunately, that wasn't really the case.

Not until about 2 years ago did I get the real opportunity to collaborate.

Now I'm in the process of building something special that we will be able to provide to others to help them succeed. 

Finally, I get to collaborate.