Attitude is one of the most fundamental keys to success in the real estate world. It will outperform longer hours, higher IQ’s and superior credentials. It is free and simple to develop and maximize for almost unlimited return in revenue and commissions. Although it is simple, it is not necessarily easy for some and I want to highlight 7 of the killers of a great attitude.
Indifference – The “I don’t care” or “whatever” attitude pushes back and disengages from the world and its problems. It doesn’t contribute to solutions or progress. Remember, “The only thing needed for evil to rule the world is for good men to do nothing.”
Indecision – Some folks just have a challenge making a decision and in doing so they by default get to follow the decisions of others. Try making more decisions faster, when you go to lunch decide on something quickly, when you go shopping get something and reclaim the rest of the day, work on the small decisions and grow in comfort until the big ones become less, well, big.
Doubt – Without hope life becomes a miserable mess. Ask yourself if doubt is helpful or just holding you back. I’m all for being honest, but far too much doubt masquerades as “realistic.”
Worry – If you want to protect your attitude, you must get worry and stress out of your life. Focus on what you can do something about and do something about it. If it’s out of your hands, don’t worry or stress, because it isn’t going to help anyway.
Over Caution – Fear is the basis and root of much of what is wrong in the world in your life.
Pessimism - Even pessimists don’t like hanging around other pessimists.
Complaining – Don’t complain. You can be honest with your feelings and your thoughts, but don’t just whine. I ask that every complaint or problem that is brought to me have at least one suggested solution that accompanies it. Don’t focus on the problems (and there are always thousands of them to think about), focus on the solutions and making the world a better place, even if it is in a small way.
Carpe diem,
