Has there ever been a time in your career when you felt like you were in a rut? Maybe life felt like it was moving forward, but you weren’t. Can you relate to that? The level of success you will have is in direct proportion with your constant improvement, moving forward even when you feel like standing still. This not only is the case in business, but also in your relationships with family members and friends, financial planning, education, spirituality and your quest to be and stay healthy. The sooner you realize this, the easier it will be for you to do something about it. Not being able to improve or move forward can put you in the difficult position of feeling insecure.
Always Working on Improving Yourself
The only “real” security you can have comes from knowing that every single day you are improving yourself in some way. Whether it’s learning scripts, previewing property to become an expert in the market, or working on your mindset, self-improvement is critical to your success. One of the reasons why constant and never-ending improvement is so vital is because it allows you to discover problems in the making and handle them before they become crises.
A Simple Way to Ensure Your Success
You’ve probably heard this a million times, but this time, do the right thing and follow it.
- Create a checklist of things you need to do daily.
- Ask yourself certain questions at the end of each day
- What have I learned today?
- What did I improve on today?
- Did I let something “slide” that I should have taken care of today?
- Did I work to my potential today?
- Did I accomplish what I set out to do today?
What you’re looking for here is consistency. Creating a checklist of questions and “quizzing” yourself daily will help you be the best “you “ you can be. Doing so will allow you to improve in several different areas including one of the most important, discipline.
Are you ready to “quiz” yourself daily? Don’t you think that doing so would help you move forward, towards your goals? What is stopping you from doing what it takes to be successful?
Neil,
Your clear and simple advice is appreciated.
Aloha,
Keahi
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Neil Schwartz Reply:
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:43 PM
Anytime Keahi!
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WOW! Amazing what five questions can do for your work ethic…thanks Neil.
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Neil Schwartz Reply:
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:43 PM
It can take you above and beyond Rosie. Ask yourself those question everyday!
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I'm back in the game and tomorrow I am going door knocking I know that if you want to last you need to list so I'm ready to hit the streets tomorrow. Prospecting and talking to everyone I meet when I'm in a restaurant I try to leave my card at each table and introduce myself.
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Neil Schwartz Reply:
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:44 PM
You go girl! That's a fantastic way to be proactive Sylvia. Keep up the good work.
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I carry my Mike ferry questions and I ask everyone the ten questions this is how I keep then talking to me once they answer no to one of the questions I do you know anyone that might be interested in selling or buying that you could refere me to?
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Neil Schwartz Reply:
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:45 PM
Exactly Sylvia, sales is just a numbers game. The more people you talk to, the more money you'll make. Simple concept 😉
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Michael Sowell Reply:
July 17th, 2010 at 3:46 PM
hi there sylvia,
i’m new in the business & am going to the superstar retreat this week in vegas. which 10 questions are you referring to?
thanks for your time,
michael sowell
[email protected]
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Neil Schwartz Reply:
July 18th, 2010 at 1:32 AM
Hey Michael, I’ll be at the retreat, so make sure you stop by to say hi.
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Neil Schwartz Reply:
July 18th, 2010 at 1:31 AM
That’s great Sylvia, are you referring to one of Mike’s scripts?
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Have read self help, self improvement, motivational, sales, marketing, time management etc., books for years its was not until I started working with Agents recently that I realized not only had I been helping myself for years but gathering and learning the information so I can now have to tools to provide my clients with to be more successful in their business. It is a great feeling when your success comes from helping others to succeed ad achieve their Dreams.
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Neil – I'm a Businessman/Salesman. I don't work in your industry and I don't even live in your country, but I keep this page of your site as my home page on one of my computers. I like the sentiments and the questions. This page always inspires me.
Thanks
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Neil – I'm a Businessman/Salesman. I don't work in your industry and I don't even live in your country, but I keep this page of your site as my home page on one of my computers. I like the sentiments and the questions. This page always inspires me.
Thanks
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Neil Schwartz Reply:
July 18th, 2010 at 1:30 AM
Thanks furbrains, I’m happy to hear that it’s helping professionals in various industries.
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