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Excellence: What are the three ingredients needed to achieve it?
Excellence is never an accident. It’s always the result of the commitment to intelligent practice and effort—even during the mundane, and professional, subjective coaching. And, surprisingly, excellence is possible for any of us to achieve with deliberate practice, patience at mastering small details, and working with a professional, subjective coach. Olympic-caliber excellence In less than 75 days the world will be focused on Rio De Janeiro, home of the 2016 Summer Olympics—or the XXXI Olympiad, [...]
When’s the best time to get a coach?
Short answer: before it’s too late! If things are basically good—but you know they could be better—you’re ready for a coach. Many people work with a coach because they know they’re ready for more and want to reach full potential as soon as possible. Bob Nardelli, CEO of Home Depot said, “I absolutely believe that people, unless coached, never reach their maximum capabilities." When should you find a coach? Here are some clues: You feel [...]
Are you making this mistake with your team?
As a leader, you must make sure that roles and responsibilities are clearly defined for your team. No matter how smart, talented, driven, or passionate you are, your success as an entrepreneur or small business owner depends on your ability to build and inspire a team. A successful leader is one who can spur his or her team members to work well together toward a common vision and goals. Often, the biggest reason teams fail [...]
Can You Afford Having a Real Estate Team?
You don’t have to do everything alone—being part of a successful real estate team is a great way to jump-start your career or to take your career to the next level. At some point, most real estate agents discover that to move forward with their careers, you’ll have to build a team. Usually, it’s when you realize that you’ll either have to turn down business or get help. Hiring assistants and other licensees will enable [...]
Release Notes PlanPlus Online Aurora 2.4 (170)
Release Notes PlanPlus Online Aurora 2.4 (170) Release Date: May 11, 2016 We are happy to announce the release of another new update for PlanPlus Online, Aurora 2.4. This update is now available on all production servers and includes the following: Better looking and easier to use: New interface for Home Page New interface for Task Detail New interface for Appointment detail screens. Includes improved visibility for linked references. Fixed issue with Compass Roles [...]
Rewards are worth working for
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy…” It's time to reward yourself! Full day ahead? Feeling overwhelmed with your task list? Promise yourself a reward for completing each task—or finishing the total job. Then keep your promise to your yourself for staying focused and working. The reward rules are simple: No reward (no distraction) until the task is complete. A “reward” doesn’t have to be expensive or complex—it might be as simple as [...]
Work by the day, but plan by the week
You’ll never get ahead of the game by only looking at today and never thinking about tomorrow—which is exactly why you need to work by the day, but plan by the week. You choose the best time to do this—when you feel ready to look ahead—Sunday evening seems to work for most. Here are some ways to make the most of your weekly plan: Review and write down your roles for the week. You live our [...]
Graduating seniors: get good at doing this one thing, and most all of life will be easier!
“We’re free!” we all shouted. Graduation was over, and we were free! We thought—now that we’re finally out of high school and free—that freedom is the ability to do whatever you want, wherever you want, whenever you want, without interference from any authority. Well… that was a long time ago, and it’s taken a lifetime of lessons (many painful and often uncomfortable) to realize that true freedom isn’t the ability to do whatever you want. [...]
I can do it by myself is a lie—don’t believe it!
Have you ever felt you knew exactly where you wanted to go—but just didn’t know how to get there? You may need coaching. The myth… It’s ingrained in our culture: The “self-made” success! The lone champion! The belief that achievement is best if done alone is a dangerous lie—and it’s probably hurting you! Admittedly, we admire the achievements of music and movie stars and top athletes—those that have risen to the top of their professions. On [...]
Every minute you spend in planning saves ten minutes in execution
“Every minute you spend in planning saves ten minutes in execution,” claims Brian Tracy. We agree completely! Even if you consistently work harder than everyone you know, if you’re not working on the smartest, highest-leverage tasks, you’re not going to be as productive as someone who works half as much as you! When you put time, effort, and focus on planning what you do instead of simply executing all the time, you’ll channel your time [...]