7 Inspirational Quotes to Reset Your Perspective
We probably don’t need to tell you that real estate can be a demanding and overwhelming career at times. However, it can also be very rewarding when things go our way. When you’re feeling drained, sometimes we just need to reframe our perspective and focus on what’s important- here are some motivational quotes to put you in the right mindset!
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James
When suffering from career burnout, it’s easy to start going through the motions and to lose sight of why you got into this career in the first place. In real estate, your clients are entrusting you with one of the largest financial decisions of their lives. They chose you to help them down this path. Even when things don’t feel like they’re going your way, it’s important to remember that what you do matters.
“Set your goals high and don’t stop till you get there.” – Bo Jackson
A great reminder from the legendary running back about the importance of setting goals. When planning for the new year and beyond, focus on what you can achieve and hold yourself accountable to meet those goals.
“Success is a science; if you have the conditions, you get the result.” – Oscar Wilde
These words were written by the playwright in a letter to actress Marie Prescott, who had agreed to take the leading role in his play “Vera; or, The Nihilists.” It’s a testament to his skills as a writer that we can apply these words to almost any area of our life. Put yourself in an environment conducive to your success, stick to your plan, and success will follow.
“Success is actually a short race – a sprint fueled by discipline just long enough for habit to kick in and take over.” – Gary Keller
These words by the Keller Williams co-founder and author are a good reminder that establishing the right habits gets easier with time. This is why preparation and planning are crucial. Once these habits become routine, you can shift your focus to maintaining the environment and processes that have helped you succeed, and applying them to new areas of your life.
“To improve is to change, to be perfect is to change often.” – Winston Churchill
Over the past few years, many things about the way we conduct business changed dramatically. And in our fast-paced world, it’s unlikely to be the last time you’ll be expected to adapt. The most successful individuals take the initiative to find new ways to operate and opportunities to grow. Train yourself to always be evolving, and you’ll always be ahead of the curve.
“You can make money or you can make excuses. Which do you prefer?” – Tom Ferry
Our own worst enemy is often ourselves. We may know that other real estate agents have seen success utilizing social media, but who has the time? The bottom line is that if we know it’ll help us be successful, it’s time to stop making excuses and reach for that next opportunity. If you ever find yourself getting in the way of your own success, remember these words from the real estate coach and motivational speaker.
