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How to have a Successful 2009 in Real Estate - or Anything Else!

Just received the Rotarian's Magazine for 01/2009.  As usual, a lot of great articles, but a few caught my attention, 

One of those is 'How to Get Things Done' with just a few clear pointers. as this is time to set business goals, I thought they can be borrowed to help us succeed in 2009 at our Real Estate career.  They are all based on common sense, but oh, so much sense!

1).  Prepare before you begin a project - Make an effort to organize your physical environment.  Take a few moments to write a list a the start of each day.  Set realistic goals.

2). Tacklee the biggest challenge of your day as soon as possible.  Avoid getting bogged down in less important chores.  There can eat up your time without giving you any sense of accomplishment

3). Think, don't worry; focus, don't hurry.  Try to remain calm and stay positive.  Allowing yourself to get stressed out will only make you less productive.  If you feel your concentration slipping, close your eyes and take a brief rest.

4).  Live in the moment; concentrate on the task at hand.  Check your list daily.  Allow yourself to feel good about what you have done, and see what awaits you tomorrow.

I also love the closing statement from a fictitious philosopher named Alfred E. Neuman -

Live Every Day like it is  your last, because one of these days you are going to be right!

With all the challenges we are going to face and all the things we try to accomplish in 2009 - prepare and plan ahead, stay focused, face difficulties head on, no delaying, no weaving, work purposely and smartly, concentrate and work hard:

Live for the moment as there is no tomorrow - There is only one way to go - Success!!!  

 

Sylvia Barry, Realtor, ePRO
Marin Realtor for Marin Real Estate 
Marin, San Francisco North Bay
Frankk Howard Allen Realtors
 
website: www.SylviaSellsMarin.com
Blog: www.AllAboutMarinHomes.com

MARIN, SONOMA, S.F. BAY AREA REAL ESTATE - Beveldere, Corte Madera, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Larkspur, Marinwood, Mill Valley, Novato, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Sausalito, Tiburon; Cotati, Penngrove, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa.   Starter Home to Luxury Property.  REO (Bank Owned), Short Sale, View Homes, Architecural Distictive Homes. Investment, 1031 Exchange. 

 Make Dreams Real - Rotary Club of Novato Sunrise Youth Services

Comments

Hi Sylvia,

Good things all the way around to consider. Bookmarked for a re-visit. Thanks.

Posted by Orange Co. Real Estate~Lynda Eisenmann, Broker-Owner,CRS,CDPE,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA (Preferred Home Brokers) over 3 years ago

Thanks, Lynda, sometimes I have to keep on reminding myself about the simple rules to keep on track!  Have a great 2009!

Posted by Sylvia Barry,Marin Luxury Home,Marin Short Sale (Frank Howard Allen (#1 Sales in Marin County)) over 3 years ago

Thank you for your tips. Have a Happy New Year and be prosperous

Posted by Jean Powers CRS,e-PRO,HAFA,SFR Broker Northern California (Kane & Associates call 510.908.9002) over 3 years ago

Thanks, Jean, saw this article and thought how it can help me with my business.  Glad you find it helpful!  Have a great 2009! 

Posted by Sylvia Barry,Marin Luxury Home,Marin Short Sale (Frank Howard Allen (#1 Sales in Marin County)) over 3 years ago

What a great (and simple) list! Thanks for sharing

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Charlottesville Santa

your friend in Charlottesville!

Posted by Charlottesville Real Estate www.CharlottesvilleSolutions.com (Charles McDonald 434-515-1585) over 3 years ago

Thanks, Charles, for stopping by - Yes, I love the simplicity and right to the point advise!

Have a fabulous 2009! 

Posted by Sylvia Barry,Marin Luxury Home,Marin Short Sale (Frank Howard Allen (#1 Sales in Marin County)) over 3 years ago

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