Today on Windermere Ask a Coach Michael Fanning talks with Matthew Ferrara. Ferrara has been helping real estate brokers and agents since 1991. He recently launched a newsletter called Always Inspiring on the substack platform. Since June, he has grown his audience to over 3000 subscribers.

Here are 10 key take aways from our talk today

1. Be judicious about what news and information you consume each morning. Curate and prune negative inputs.

2. Start your day by noticing simple good things happening around you. Seek out the positive.

3. Actively dispute pessimistic thoughts. Ask "How do I know that?" to challenge assumptions.

4. Connect to the present moment. Focus on who you want to be, not just what you have to do.

5. Call people who matter to you. Make small deposits into relationships. Don't always push your agenda.

6. Remember your "commission" is really your co-mission with others. Help ignite a virtuous circle of growth.

7. People want your presence more than presents from you. You are the gift - show up fully.

8. Do little things daily that matter - call on a birthday, donate to a cause they care about.

9. Surround yourself with inspiring people who lift you higher. Be choosy about who you spend time with.

10. Start by believing you deserve success. Focus on serving others and it will come.

Subscribe to Matthew Ferrara's news letter. https://substack.com/@mferrara