Rise and shine! How do you begin your day? Are you pushing the snooze button and then racing against the clock to get out the door? Or are you truly in charge of your schedule. To be successful in real estate, motivation and efficiency aren’t merely useful, they are critical. The name of the game is to move through your day with intention. To be proactive instead of reactive. Pair all of these healthy habits with discipline and consistency – and you’ve got the recipe for boundless success. If you haven’t already committed to being an early riser, now is the time. And by early, we mean really early (I hope you like sunrises)! Consider these facts that are supported by scientific studies. If science isn’t enough to convince you to get up bright and early, take a peek at the wake-up times of some of the most successful CEOs. Apple CEO, Tim Cook – 3:45am
PepsiCo CEO, Indra Nooyi – 4:00am
Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey – 5:00am
LinkedIn CEO, Jeff Weinar – 5:30am
Oprah Winfrey – 6:00-6:20am
Elon Musk – 7:00am What’s the best perk to getting up so early? You have time to accomplish personal things before heading into work. Exercising in the morning can feel daunting (or even impossible) if you have kids and a hectic schedule. But the truth is – it’s possible. It’s just a matter of whether you’re willing to stop making excuses and start being diligent. If you don’t think it’s realistic that you’ll get to the gym, start with a 20-30 minute jog around your neighborhood. Or find a 15-minute cardio workout on YouTube. Where there is a will, there is a way! Top 5 Reasons to Workout in the Morning Rising early means there is no excuse for skipping breakfast. The science is indisputable here – breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day. Food = fuel, and fuel is exactly what you need in order to tackle your schedule head-on and meet your goals. Coined by Brian Tracy, author of the book Eat That Frog, this refers to tackling your most important and daunting task of the day first. Most highly successful people start their day with a healthy morning routine. That means they are at “peak motivation” when they first sit down to begin working. That’s the time to complete your biggest challenge. Maybe for you it’s cold-calling or completing all of your follow-ups. Perhaps door-knocking feels daunting to you… or working on your marketing strategies. Whatever your “frog” may be, tackling it first thing in the morning will help you feel more accomplished and supercharged for the rest of the day. “Important task completion triggers the release of endorphins in your brain. These endorphins give you a natural “high.” The endorphin rush that follows successful completion of any task makes you feel more positive, personable, creative and confident.” – Brian Tracy How often do you move through your day feeling in control? If you’re playing a constant game of “catch up,” you might need to improve your daily habits and boost your productivity. In real estate, it can be tricky to have a completely set schedule. Appointments are always popping up, clients have to reschedule, and you have to jump on opportunities at a moments notice. But setting to-do lists and establishing a structured schedule can help you stay in control of your day. It’s easy to assume that the most successful real estate professionals immediately jump into work first thing in the morning, but the pattern says otherwise. Taking time for family, for yourself, staying healthy, sleeping well, etc., are all top priorities for top producers. Expressing gratitude in the morning is one of the best practices for your mental health. What are you grateful for? What is going right in your life? Take a minute to appreciate the things that you have, the people that you love, and the work that you do. This sets you on the right foot from the get-go. Business Planning for 2019? Q4 is Here: 5 Ways Successful Agents End Strong and Build Momentum 1. Early to Bed, Early to Rise
2. Eat Breakfast & Get in a Workout
Tips for making good breakfast choices:
3. “Eat the Frog”
4. Plan, Strategize, Schedule
Tips for a More Efficient Schedule
5. Express Gratitude
How does Tom Ferry start his day?