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I had an orthodontist appointment yesterday that got me really spun out. I have been having issues with my jaw for a number of years now and finally decided to get it checked out. The findings are that my joint is deteriorating and, while it can be remedied, it is something that is fairly serious…
I have spoken to a few agents lately about their business and they all talked about being so busy with the market that their personal lives are on the back burner. One agent talked about not being on the golf course as much as he would like. Another mentioned having to postpone a family…
Have you ever had that thought? I must admit, I have. Whenever I am struggling with something, I invariably look up and see someone else who seems to do it without effort and with ease and think, why can they do it and I can’t? Sometimes there is a hint of admiration there but, often,…
It was beautiful in Seattle this past weekend. Gary and I spent one evening relaxing on our patio furniture enjoying the cool breeze and watching the sky change colors as the sun was setting. As we sat there I smiled thinking about all of the years that we spent without any. We spent the first…
How often do you procrastinate? For me, it’s a daily occurrence! I get distracted, Facebook beckons…you never know. The reality is that all of us procrastinate at certain points in our lives. Here are 3 ways I get myself back on track when I’m being spastic and am all over the place: Make a list: …
A good friend sent this quote to me last week and it made me stop and think: “Stress is a reaction and, in any situation, we can choose how we want to react.” I have to admit that, from time to time, I catch myself running around like crazy telling myself over and over again how…
Setting boundaries with clients is one of the hardest things for agents to do. It is a topic that always seems to come up whenever I am teaching a class or coaching with an agent. How do you manage to get it all done so that you are not working endless nights and weekends? Here…
All work and no play makes us all dull, boring and, let’s face it, cranky. I know that the market is busy right now but it’s still important to take time and re-energize. Whenever someone tells me that and I’m super busy, I look at them like they are crazy. How could I honestly take…
Alex, our oldest, got one of those baseball things where the ball is basically on a tether; you spin it around and then practice hitting the ball. (I’m sure there is a technical name for it which is escaping me, but hopefully you know what I’m talking about.) Anytime he gets something new he is…
We had a fantastic time at the retreat on Monday and Tuesday. Here is a picture of all of us in the garden of the gorgeous Willows Lodge. The sun even came out on Monday and we were able to eat outside to enjoy it. There is something about spending time in such a wonderful…