Comments on: Find Your Happy Place

By: Jonathan Dalton

Jonathan Dalton — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:34:56 +0000

Getting away to San Diego for a week with limited e-mail service was a wonderful thing. And I came home to complete a stretch of putting seven homes in escrow in seven weeks. Not bad for … well, never mind.

Despite the odds, this has turned out to be my best year in closed sales (or at least is on pace to be.) And the key has been to stop pushing as hard … to stop working until 12:30 a.m. (except for tonight) because there’s not a house to be sold this late in the evening and instead focus on being as productive as possible during the hours people are looking.

It’s a minor way of recharging but it’s helped.

By: Nick Bostic

Nick Bostic — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:13:49 +0000

Matthew, your comment really hit home for me. When I was in college, I became a SCUBA instructor because I loved diving so much. Over time, I moved up to become an instructor instructor and had a very large program I ran. But then I got burnt out. I had taken my passion and turned it into a profession. Where I used to do 5-10 dives every weekend and 2-3 during the week, I now may do 5-10 dives per year. That’s always the tough part for me behind the concept of “do what you love”.

By: Bill Lublin

Bill Lublin — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:28:20 +0000

Nick; You know how people say that you get the love you give? Its completely true – point well made!

By: Mark Eibner

Mark Eibner — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:16:41 +0000

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By: Elaine Reese

Elaine Reese — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:36:02 +0000

Wow, this really hits home. I just celebrated (?) 10 years in the business without any time off other than 4-5 hrs every so often to do work around my home. I work 7 days a week and haven’t taken any ‘get-away’ time in the 10 yrs. This summer has been busy, which is good, but I fear I’m beginning to burn out. I quit walking my dog, because neighbors would stop to talk about real estate. I took my trash out last night and spent 45 min answering my neighbor’s questions on real estate. I REALLY need a break away but don’t feel I can afford to slack off. I’m a good example of what NOT to do.

By: Matthew Rathbun

Matthew Rathbun — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:00:17 +0000

Because of your post, I have to make a confession – or least comment with one I twittered this morning. From Myers-Brigg; I am an ENTJ. I get my energy from interaction and group events, mainly from sharing and seeing agents be able to better themselves in classes. However, going to work as a full time consultant / educator has begun to take the “fun” out of teaching. The administrative functions and politics of the job have really started to drain me. The extensive hours this week have really drained me.

I am looking forward to taking a few day break in the future.

The market does suck, but if your head isn’t in the game – everyone will know and YOUR market will just get worse.

By: ines

ines — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:56:35 +0000

Nick – I think it’s important to always keep in mind that you are not the only one with problems – we all have them and it’s a part of life. Recharging my batteries sometimes has to do with helping a colleague get out of the dump, helping out someone in need and even volunteering my time.

By: Danilo Bogdanovic

Danilo Bogdanovic — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:42:01 +0000

Great post! It’s important to remember to take a step back from it all and relax doing whatever it is you find relaxing and fun. You’re right when you say that clients notice (as do family members and friends).

My friends and family often say to me “You take a lot of vacations!” I tell them “Try being a Realtor!”