Does your job or business demand that you be accessible 24/7? In an era of ubiquitous cell phones, pagers, Blackberrys and WiFi internet access, it is easy to keep in touch with the office from anywhere. No doubt, many of you find that this is a mixed blessing at best.
While technology gives increased mobility and connectivity, it can also erode the boundary between your professional and personal life. That’s why it is increasingly more important to set reasonable boundaries and stick to them. For most of us there is a constant pressure to work longer, implement more marketing, or get that report in early. It is not easy to draw a line and say things like “I am leaving on time, and the world will not end if I don’t finish “x” by 5:00pm.”
Though we all value hard work and realize putting in long hours sometimes comes with the territory, if you are unable to set reasonable limits on your job’s time demands, you’re risking a lot. When your health and/or family life begins to suffer, it is not only going to diminish your quality of life, it will also reduce your productivity on the job.
For additional information and guidance on this topic we have posted an article on our website entitled “Setting Work and Life Boundaries” for you to review.
Commitment for the Week:
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Make A Commitment: I will learn from my mistakes.
Deadline: _________
Bob Corcoran
No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.” -
Helen Keller Chances are good that if you’re reading this, given the title, you are not feeling positive about today’s real estate market. Well, let me relieve some stress. The market has been abnormally strong over the last four years, so the market is not a down market, it’s a traditional market. Anyone who’s been in real estate more than four years knows this. The market is doing what it does naturally; it’s adjusting itself.
Stop fretting about the market. If you are not as busy as you want to be, then go over to the phone and start making calls. Before you pick up that receiver, here are five things to do:
I’ll leave you with this thought - we are all given the same opportunities in this life, and what you do with them is entirely up to you. Ponder for a moment what you will do.
For additional information and guidance on this topic we have posted an article on our website entitled “Keeping Positive in a Slowing Market” for you to review.
Commitment for the Week:
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Make A Commitment: I will stay positive and choose to be happy!
Deadline: _________
Bob Corcoran
Creating a powerful plan to capture baby boomers
Here’s a statistic that can solidify your job security as a agent for the next 20 years - 8,000 people a day, in the United States, are now turning 60 years old. I’ll give you a minute to wipe the drool off your chin. Those 8,000 people a day represent the front end of the baby boomer generation. They are the largest generation in U.S. history, 76 million strong between the ages of 42 and 60. These are numbers big enough to launch your business into the stratosphere of success, if you play the marketing cards right.
For additional information and guidance on this topic we have posted an article on our website entitled “Turning Gray into Green” for you to review.
Commitment for the Week:
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Make A Commitment: I will develop and follow a marketing plan.
Deadline: ________
Bob Corcoran
