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I made a change recently.
As a Realtor, I am very cognizant of public perception. We all have to be. It’s so important to make decisions that benefit both us and those who follow us.
But I have to be honest. I made a change because I had hit a ceiling.
Let me explain.
A month ago, I was burnt out.
I had been spending most of my time chasing two rabbits. The first was the rabbit of my real estate business.
The second was that of my speaking/coaching business.
I reached burnout stage when I realized that I was working but the activities I knew I needed to be doing weren’t getting me where I wanted to be.
I needed a change.
So, I met a new friend who changed my perspective on how my business could be done, and then backed up his encouragement to me by surrounding me with a community of people who are invested in my success.
While the benefits and the systems of my previous company were comparable to the benefits and systems of my new company… it really didn’t matter the name of the company… it was the people and the community that mattered to me more.
And so… I made a big change.
Some didn’t understand and I know that some will not ever understand. But that isn’t what I want to focus on today.
Here’s my point. when you are making a decision that may be life changing or perception-changing for those around you, remember these three things:
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1. Don’t only follow the money. Yes, the money has to make sense, and sometimes you have to weigh the costs of what you’re getting for what you’re giving. But don’t just make it about the money or you’ll be easily moved to the next bright shiny object.
2. Look at the reality of what your system is doing for you. If your system is working, and you have the support you need and are getting the outcomes you were promised by your current situation… then by all means, stay. If not though, maybe it’s time to look at a different way of doing things.
3. Follow community, not commodity. Your next chapter will be either better or worse depending on the people you are surrounding yourself with. If you have the support you need then don’t even consider moving. But if you need the support of a stronger community, a more successful community, a better community…then always make the choice that moves you towards people.
You can’t go wrong if the direction you’re moving in puts you in closer proximity to the people you wouldn’t have met had you not changed your direction in the first place.
For those of you wondering what the change I made was, please feel free to reach out to me. I’m happy to talk about what company I’m working with now and why I made the switch. I’m here to help.
My phone number is (615) 653-0015