You must take control of your attitude, have a stronger approach and raise the expectations you have of yourself.
Challenge yourself to be who you know you are capable of being.
Challenge yourself to follow through…. to live what you preach… to walk your talk.
One of America’s greatest examples of not giving up …of a man destined for greatness… not being average or asking better questions is…. Thomas Edison. He said that not giving up was the biggest difference between those that succeed at high levels and those who live average and mediocre lives.
What helped him was that he understood the connection between defining success and failure. He realized early on in his career the importance of never giving up, of working hard, and of believing in himself and his ideas.
The fruits of his labor were 1,093 patents, including the bulb, the photograph, the motion picture camera, the printing telegraph apparatus, typewriting machines, telephones and many other things we can’t live without today.
So let’s analyze Thomas Edison’s way of thinking by taking a look at his words.
- “Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.”
Remember that no matter what you have achieved so far, no matter how experienced or educated you are and no matter where you come from and where you’re going, you can get what you want by working hard.
Hard work combined with concentration and focus will always have results.
So perspire and success will come.
- Preview property
- Learn the scripts
- Go see expireds
- Knock 10 doors around each one
Hard work is digging ditches. Now that is hard work but be assured that your hard work in real estate is that of an above average agent. You will have little or no competition and that is reason enough to do it
B. “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” -Thomas Edison. 1847-1931, Inventor and Entrepreneur
So here is a summary of the important lessons Thomas Edison wants every generation to learn:
- Never give up
- Work hard
- Try until you succeed
- Learn and improve so that you don’t fail next time
- Stay focused
Don’t feel bad about how slowly you may be heading toward your goals or how many road blocks you find or how many detours you are forced to take… as long as you are moving forward.
You’re still cruising far above anyone who is afraid to even get started!
Remember…
There is still business out there.
Sellers are still selling
Buyers are still buying only now…
There is less competition because average agents have stopped working.
Right now is the best time to move forward.
Do some 5.5.10’s
Contact your sphere and past clients
Door knock….more people are home right now!
Start your next year off right now! Be inspired by Thomas Edison and view everyday an as opportunity to improve your tomorrow. Take chances and keep going until you succeed.
