I See Your Doubt, A Message To My Younger Self
The year has officially begun. New listings are popping up everywhere.
I haven’t sold anything yet.
It’s common for my year to start a little slow. My business typically ramps up in April.
In the past, my confidence would tank as I compared myself to others.
This year is different.
- My energy is calm
- I’m staying engaged
- I trust that everything is working out
- I notice daily evidence that things are moving forward
- I’m less attached to and worried about how things will go
Some of this comes from 30 years of selling real estate. But the biggest difference between today and years past?
Looking for Proof It’s Working every day.
I’ve been talking a lot about Proof It’s Working lately. The more I dive into the practice, the greater its impact.
Here are some of my Proof moments from this week:
- 2 clients I interviewed with last week confirmed they will list with me.
- The contractors prepping my listings are doing a great job, and on time.
- I found a fantastic podcast marketer to help grow our audience.
- My marketing strategist brainstormed ideas that would have taken me months to figure out.
- A coach I really admire shared her version of Proof It’s Working. A beautiful reminder of how powerful this work is.
- I’ve been procrastinating on doing a class for non real estate agents. Today someone reached out and asked if I’d set a date yet. A nudge from the Universe that it’s the right next step.
- I’ve worked out for 2 weeks now without any back or neck issues. Cue happy dance!
- I went to an amazing sound bath that soothed my soul.
- I watched Ryan play baseball.
- I’ve had some conversations with girlfriends this week that meant to much.
Did I sell a house this week? No.
But all of these moments let me know the wheels are in motion. It’s all coming together.
I wish I could go back and tell my younger self about proof it’s working, and not to obsess over the how and when.
I would remind her that the end result is made up of a million moments before. Acknowledging and honoring those moments along the way is important. Naming them increased their impact, and draws more positive moments to us. Doing so also builds confidence, trust and momentum.
To your success!
Nicole
Nancy and I talked about trust and managing the in between on our podcast this week too. Tune in to find out more about how we navigate uncertainty.
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