That's what I say to myself and others – it's just a game. These days there are two games in my life, and I'm learning from – and with – both of them.
It started with 2009. First, I reminded myself that 2008 is over, done, gone, move on, don't drag it into the new year. We have a fresh opportunity with 2009 to make of it what we want. I keep remembering Henry Ford's famous quote: "If you think you can do a thing, or think you can't do a thing, you're right."
So when I pick up a golf club, check my grip, and swing, I remind myself it's just a game, and that I can do it. But I'm a bit competitive (isn't everyone in real estate?), so I want to do well, to master this game. It's not about winning a round. What I want is to get better. I haven't even played enough to have a handicap! So that's my goal – to get my golf game to where I have a handicap and work to keep improving with every round. I want to have fun, of course, but there's a goal and I'm shooting for it just like learning to thread between bunkers to get on the green. Lessons help, coaching helps, and practice helps a lot.
Business has bunkers, and sometimes we feel like the path ahead is like this photo - traps everywhere and no clear shot at the pin. But just like in golf, it helps to take lessons, get some coaching, and practice, and then practice some more. Turn it into The Real Estate Game®, have some friendly competition with other real estate pros who also want to improve their game, and discover that play can lead to profit. Have you noticed that you learn best, and accomplish more, when you're having fun? So the second goal I have for 2009 is to make The Real Estate Game® even more fun to play and even better at helping people increase their income.
2009 is only a few days old, but I'm moving toward both my goals, and having fun with every step. Because if "think I can do this thing," I can. What a great feeling!
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Great post Patti, I'll try to stay out of the bunkers this year!