Inspiration vs. Motivation- August 29, 2008 Just a short thought of the day to ponder - When you're inspired, you don't need motivation as much. When you're inspired, your internal "system" is touched to its core and it lasts for at least a year, or often a lifetime. When you're motivated, it's generally temporary, because only your ego or instinct is touched. When you're inspired, you are more yourself. When you are motivated, you become excited about acquiring (greed) or becoming like someone else, such as a public figure or a...http://activerain.com/blogsview/665526/Inspiration-vs-Motivation 7 Rules for Living- August 28, 2008 I was pursuing one of my personal journals from a few years back this morning, looking for some point of inspiration to share. As I looked through the pages, I came across Arnold Beckman's Rules for Living that he had hung in his office. I think they are just as applicable today, and for our business, as they were in his time and industry. Arnold Beckman's Rules for Living 1. Have absolute integrity in everything.2. There is no satisfactory substitute for excellence.3...http://activerain.com/blogsview/663802/7-Rules-for-Living Rules for Fun and Profitable Networking- August 27, 2008 Networking, when done correctly, is fun and profitable. I know from my experience, as well as from the experience of my colleagues and clients, that networking is a great way to meet new friends and make valuable connections for my business, which often result in new clients. After all, we all know that people do business with people they know, like and trust. I know this, and as I just mentioned, many of my colleagues and clients know this, but every once in a while, I meet a few people.http://activerain.com/blogsview/661900/Rules-for-Fun-and The First Step to Success- August 26, 2008 "The first step to success is to stop lying to yourself" I would dare say that the vast majority of people would consider themselves honest, ethical people. In fact, I was in a room of 500 top producing agents when the speaker asked who in the room felt they had integrity. 98% of the room raised their hands. When asked to lower their hand if they had ever lied to themselves or made a promise, resolution or goal and not kept it all the hands went down. Our quest...http://activerain.com/blogsview/660357/The-First-Step-to How does your web site attract prospects- August 25, 2008 Two words: Sticky content. Sticky content is information (web site content) that makes people stick around and return for more. Examples are how-to articles, tips and tricks, beginner's guides, and any other free information that your clients and prospective clients would find of value. Keep in mind that the more content you have, the stickier your site is. Sticky is good for at least three reasons: It gives your visitors a reason to come back again and again; it gives your visitors a...http://activerain.com/blogsview/658365/How-does-your-web Five Truths About Real Estate- August 22, 2008 There have been times when I wanted to tattoo these truths on people's foreheads, but that probably wasn't my best idea ever. What is a good strategy is to share these with you now, and beg you to learn them, not because I made them up (because I didn't), but because they are true and you need to know them to succeed in business. 1. People do business with people they know, like and trust. It is not hard to develop a relationship with your prospects, but it is essential. The good news is that...http://activerain.com/blogsview/654089/Five-Truths-About-Real Feelings are not your Friend- August 21, 2008 "Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances." - Thomas Jefferson Your feelings are not your friend. They will get you in trouble more times than not. I'm not saying not to have them, just keep them in perspective. If you get mad and rip into someone because you are angry or frustrated, you may feel like you won the battle, but you will have lost the war. Don't feel like...http://activerain.com/blogsview/652520/Feelings-are-not-your Oh, If Only I Could Remember His Name...- August 14, 2008 Do you struggle with names This has personally plagued me for years and is a constant struggle in a people business where we meet new potential clients on a daily basis. However, I also know that there is no quicker way to impress someone than to remember their name, especially after a long time has gone by. Here's a tip from a memory master (and yes, I paid dearly for a seminar that I am boiling down to a 30 second email because I am all about, say it with me, helping you make more.http://activerain.com/blogsview/641111/Oh-If-Only-I Sudden Slump- August 13, 2008 When I see a high performance agent or team hit the skids or slide sideways in business, it is almost always a problem on the personal level. One of the reoccurring issues is a tap root of bitterness that is held. In order to break free and get back on track we need to pause the business coaching and start working through the issue. One of the fundamental truths we start with is to come to see how staying unresolved with someone or something in your past hurts you far more...http://activerain.com/blogsview/639628/Sudden-Slump Mastery Coaching Podcast Link- August 12, 2008 Did you know that you can subscribe to our Audio Podcast and get our weekly downloads delivered to your iPod or new iPhone You can stay ahead of the curve and not have to chase down the weekly download links. If you want to subscribe for free just click the links below. Mastery Coaching Audio Podcast Subscibe via iTunes Download iTunes for Freehttp://activerain.com/blogsview/637635/Mastery-Coaching-Podcast-Link |