The Distinctive Agent Show

Everyday we have the choice to tell people or we can ask people. Everyone knows that person that injects their experience into your story. Some people fee like they need to have all of the answers. But nobody cares what your solution is until you know what the problem is. Before you tell anyone anything, ask 5 questions. Remember: it's not about you. 

In sports, there is a reason we keep score. In business, there are fields and level of results that track and measure. You've got to reach your goals - no matter who set them for you. At the end of the day, it's about keeping score. I can't afford to not try. Go win: the day, the hour, the appointment, the workout. Win something that sets the tone for the next time you do it. Reprogram your brain to know if you are winning or losing. 

Why put off until tomorrow what you can do today? Set incremental steps and you will get to your goals. 1% better or worse each day is insignificant and easy to miss. It doesn't seem like a big deal in the moment, but it accrues over time. Stack tiny habits and you will start to identify as one those people who embody your goals.

Shirley Monroe is an agent in Twin Falls, ID. She has been an agent for 4-5 months and has seen great success in a short amount of time. Shirley discusses her inspiration to get into real estate, balancing her goals and finding a work-life balance, and what she is looking forward in 2022. 

Her best advice: Stay positive and things will work out! 

Life is not meant to be endured. It's meant to be lived. You have to make a choice to make that happen. You can choose to endure life or you can choose to thrive. You can wait or you can go get it. You can settle for relationships as they are or you can invest in your relationships. In every single area of our life, we are given the choice to endure or to thrive. 

99% of the harm is caused by you and your thoughts. 1% is caused by reality. If you see something not work once, you assume it doesn't work. This is because the harm is in your head. Let the reality play itself out. Block out the nay-sayers; make changes for the positive. 

Think about starting a daily gratitude practice to find the positive things in life. To inspire you, Susanne shares a few quotes about gratitude. May you celebrate this year with family, friends, and the ones you truly love! 

Talk is cheap: actions speak louder than words. When someone is telling you who they are through their actions: believe them. We all want to experience loyalty and be appreciated. We want to experience that commitment. Loyalty starts somewhere; it doesn't happen out of thin air. Loyal people are surrounded by other loyal people. 

Our success is often around how long, consistent, and loyal we are to doing the work. You get back what you put out into the world. 

We have so much to be grateful for. Take a look at your tribe and be thankful. Then build relationships start writing handwritten notes to people. Start rebuilding connections and past relationships. Give back to your people, use that as a reason to reach out. Having a reason to call is simple. Reach out and have a different perspective this year. 

Thanksgiving is about gratitude and satisfies our basic human need to pause. This year, challenge yourself to be intentional beforehand. Be present and marinate in the spirit of Thanksgiving. Foster habits of mindfulness so you can be present.