Comments on: failure IS an option. http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/failure-is-an-option/ News, insights, tools, and inspiration for business owners and professionals Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:13:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Matt Stigliano http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/failure-is-an-option/#comment-33968 Matt Stigliano Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:19:22 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=13351#comment-33968 Lani - I hate failure, I have to admit it's one of my biggest fears. But, I also recognize without it, I can't move forward. Being a new agent isn't easy in any way, shape, or form. It's a big world out there, there's so much to learn, you face the stigma associated with being a new agent, and it doesn't pay well to start. It doesn't surprise me one bit how many people don't make it very far in this industry. By learning that failure doesn't mean the end of the game though, I can push through the bad days. And I do have them. I've thought before "is this really for me, is this really working out the way I had hoped?" It comes with the territory. I'm no positive thinking coach, but I know enough about the will of the brain over life. By recognizing the power of failure to create a better, stronger, faster, smarter you - suddenly, you can do anything. A failure is nothing more than a misstep. When you trip on your shoes while walking down the street you don't give up walking...you just learn to keep your feet from tangling up underneath you. I love being here and I don't thank you nearly enough for the opportunity. Not only has it given me a chance to tell new agents how I feel as I go through what they're going through, it also gives me the opportunity to connect with agents that I want to be like. AgentGenius helped me find people that thought of the industry the way I did and helped me shape opinions when I didn't even know I needed one on a subject. That's invaluable to me. The day of the Rolodex is long gone, but if I had one on my desk in front of me, I'd know I could always reach in there to pull up a name to help answer my questions. Not just the writers either, but the community as a whole. With all the help and encouragement I received here at AgentGenius, my articles are just my attempt to help pay a little bit of that back. If I can encourage one agent to hang in there, I've done my job. Lani – I hate failure, I have to admit it’s one of my biggest fears. But, I also recognize without it, I can’t move forward. Being a new agent isn’t easy in any way, shape, or form. It’s a big world out there, there’s so much to learn, you face the stigma associated with being a new agent, and it doesn’t pay well to start. It doesn’t surprise me one bit how many people don’t make it very far in this industry. By learning that failure doesn’t mean the end of the game though, I can push through the bad days. And I do have them. I’ve thought before “is this really for me, is this really working out the way I had hoped?” It comes with the territory. I’m no positive thinking coach, but I know enough about the will of the brain over life. By recognizing the power of failure to create a better, stronger, faster, smarter you – suddenly, you can do anything. A failure is nothing more than a misstep. When you trip on your shoes while walking down the street you don’t give up walking…you just learn to keep your feet from tangling up underneath you.

I love being here and I don’t thank you nearly enough for the opportunity. Not only has it given me a chance to tell new agents how I feel as I go through what they’re going through, it also gives me the opportunity to connect with agents that I want to be like. AgentGenius helped me find people that thought of the industry the way I did and helped me shape opinions when I didn’t even know I needed one on a subject. That’s invaluable to me. The day of the Rolodex is long gone, but if I had one on my desk in front of me, I’d know I could always reach in there to pull up a name to help answer my questions. Not just the writers either, but the community as a whole. With all the help and encouragement I received here at AgentGenius, my articles are just my attempt to help pay a little bit of that back. If I can encourage one agent to hang in there, I’ve done my job.

]]> By: Rudy Bachraty http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/failure-is-an-option/#comment-59913 Rudy Bachraty Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:28:23 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=13351#comment-59913 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">@reneeporsia Knowing when to say when is a skill - @rerockstar wrote an awesome post on this on AG - http://bit.ly/2u7we</span></span> @reneeporsia Knowing when to say when is a skill – @rerockstar wrote an awesome post on this on AG – http://bit.ly/2u7we

]]> By: Lani Rosales http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/failure-is-an-option/#comment-33935 Lani Rosales Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:30:20 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=13351#comment-33935 @rerockstar you may have just written a new American mantra, "Failure will always be the winner’s way." This may be my favorite article of yours... it's so hard to take risks because failure is highly possible, but when that risk pays off it's SO sweet. We really love having you here- most people just starting off in the industry would be terrified to comment on a blog let alone write for one on this magnitude. You sharing your trials as you learn the industry is helping others and we thank you! @rerockstar you may have just written a new American mantra, “Failure will always be the winner’s way.” This may be my favorite article of yours… it’s so hard to take risks because failure is highly possible, but when that risk pays off it’s SO sweet.

We really love having you here- most people just starting off in the industry would be terrified to comment on a blog let alone write for one on this magnitude. You sharing your trials as you learn the industry is helping others and we thank you!

]]> By: Matt Stigliano http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/failure-is-an-option/#comment-33922 Matt Stigliano Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:59:56 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=13351#comment-33922 Rudy - I had to wait to get to this one, but I'm glad it's finally here! I like your/Seth's way of viewing that infamous Lombardi quote...there is a time to admit it's time to throw in the towel. It's a hard balance between failing for progress and flat our failing to recognize that you're not improving with each failure. Joe - Military people (all branches) always have the best quotes to push people to new limits. Your buddy's is one of my new favorites. Unfortunately, I don't like the feeling of weakness leaving my body all that much either. Matt - I've read excerpts of different things by Gary Keller and I find him to be a bit of a realist with a dose of motivational speaker. I typically don't enjoy the "hang in there kitty" type stuff, but sometimes I need it. Taking over my failures is one of those motivational moments...when you can control the situation, you can control the outcome. Rudy – I had to wait to get to this one, but I’m glad it’s finally here! I like your/Seth’s way of viewing that infamous Lombardi quote…there is a time to admit it’s time to throw in the towel. It’s a hard balance between failing for progress and flat our failing to recognize that you’re not improving with each failure.

Joe – Military people (all branches) always have the best quotes to push people to new limits. Your buddy’s is one of my new favorites. Unfortunately, I don’t like the feeling of weakness leaving my body all that much either.

Matt – I’ve read excerpts of different things by Gary Keller and I find him to be a bit of a realist with a dose of motivational speaker. I typically don’t enjoy the “hang in there kitty” type stuff, but sometimes I need it. Taking over my failures is one of those motivational moments…when you can control the situation, you can control the outcome.

]]> By: Susan Critelli http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/failure-is-an-option/#comment-59914 Susan Critelli Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:13:56 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=13351#comment-59914 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">failure IS an option. | Real Estate Blog Magazine - Real Estate ... http://twurl.nl/h6to0x</span></span> failure IS an option. | Real Estate Blog Magazine – Real Estate … http://twurl.nl/h6to0x

]]> By: MattThomson http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/failure-is-an-option/#comment-59915 MattThomson Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:09:07 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=13351#comment-59915 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Gary Keller's theme of his '09 company address was "Down is the new Up." By that he meant exactly what you are say... http://cli.gs/27mueX</span></span> Gary Keller’s theme of his ’09 company address was “Down is the new Up.” By that he meant exactly what you are say… http://cli.gs/27mueX

]]> By: Matt Thomson http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/failure-is-an-option/#comment-33883 Matt Thomson Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:09:02 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=13351#comment-33883 Gary Keller's theme of his '09 company address was "Down is the new Up." By that he meant exactly what you are saying. You need to get knocked down to get back up. That's where you grow and get stronger. Failing your way to success is hard and humbling, but history shows it's where the greatest levels of success come. Gary Keller’s theme of his ’09 company address was “Down is the new Up.” By that he meant exactly what you are saying. You need to get knocked down to get back up. That’s where you grow and get stronger. Failing your way to success is hard and humbling, but history shows it’s where the greatest levels of success come.

]]> By: Joe Loomer http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/failure-is-an-option/#comment-33875 Joe Loomer Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:02:20 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=13351#comment-33875 Awesome MAtt - If it doesn't kill you - it only makes you stronger. ...Or as my buddy SEAL Master Chief Mad Dog Madison used to say - "Pain is just weakness leaving your body!" Navy Chief, Navy Pride Awesome MAtt – If it doesn’t kill you – it only makes you stronger.

…Or as my buddy SEAL Master Chief Mad Dog Madison used to say – “Pain is just weakness leaving your body!”

Navy Chief, Navy Pride

]]> By: Matt Stigliano http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/failure-is-an-option/#comment-59916 Matt Stigliano Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:21:19 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=13351#comment-59916 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">My latest on AgentGenius - "failure IS an option." - http://budurl.com/AGFailure</span></span> My latest on AgentGenius – "failure IS an option." – http://budurl.com/AGFailure

]]> By: Rudy http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/failure-is-an-option/#comment-33861 Rudy Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:53:40 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=13351#comment-33861 Home run my friend. I've had my share of "life learning experiences" in the past. We all have. One of the things that can set those that grow and succeed apart from those that constantly "fail" is so simple - acknowledgement. Think about and accept what has lead you to the place where you are, and learn how to avoid those same mistakes in the future. Repetitive results with no progress = failure. Another saying is - "Winners never quit and quitters never win" - by Vince Lombardi. In my opinion, not true. If you read the book "The Dip" by Seth Godin, you'd know that knowing exactly when and what to quit at the right time can be the best thing for you. Know when to say when........ Blog on rockstar! Rudy Social Media Guru at Trulia Home run my friend.

I’ve had my share of “life learning experiences” in the past. We all have. One of the things that can set those that grow and succeed apart from those that constantly “fail” is so simple – acknowledgement. Think about and accept what has lead you to the place where you are, and learn how to avoid those same mistakes in the future. Repetitive results with no progress = failure.

Another saying is – “Winners never quit and quitters never win” – by Vince Lombardi. In my opinion, not true. If you read the book “The Dip” by Seth Godin, you’d know that knowing exactly when and what to quit at the right time can be the best thing for you. Know when to say when……..

Blog on rockstar!

Rudy
Social Media Guru at Trulia

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