Attitude Matters
March 6, 2008
An associate comes into our office each and every day cheerful and smiling. Happy to see everyone and generally bubbling over with enthusiasm. This in a down market where I have trouble even finding an associate in the office no less one with a great attitude. I of course had to corner the happy soul one morning for a sit down. When I asked how they managed to keep their spirits so high every day I was let in on what has become one of the simplest measures of a persons worth I’ve found. “Well” the associate said, “you see…. every morning I wake up with just one goal in mind for that day and the fun is in going through the day toward it. That makes me challenged and cheerful because I know what I need to do and I can see how close I’m getting to it as the day goes on.” They explained, “I love competition and what better more willing competitor could I find than myself?”
I thought it was a refreshing way to look at the day ahead but I couldn’t understand what the goals were. I asked if it didn’t get tiring trying to find new goals that could actually be achieved every day? “Oh no” I was told “that’s the easy part. The goal doesn’t really change, it’s just the opportunity to try again that changes. A new day, another competition!”…….I asked if they would mind giving me some idea what this daily goal was. This is what I learned……..
“Well, everyday I set out to help as many people as I can. When I wake up in the morning I know what yesterdays total was and I know what I need to do today. The fun and excitement is in getting there. So far I’ve helped three people on my way to the office today, which is why I seem so happy, I’m on a pace that’s ahead of yesterday total.”
“When do you get time to work ?” I wanted to know. …… “Oh, I’m working all the time” I was told. “Each time I help someone I get a new friend and sometimes they refer me to someone they know who may need my help in other ways. Maybe they have a house to to sell, or need a rental or mortgage, but the point is the more people I help the busier I seem to get. So, I guess I’m always working as long as I keep track of the days goal.”
I was amazed that this simple approach to each day could be could be that rewarding. This person was obviously a bundle of enthusiasm, a pleasure to be with and very busy.
“Oh, is there anything I can get you before I leave?” they asked me. “No thank you” I said “but I do have an appointment, maybe you’d like to come along? I can use all the help I can get”.
George Sinacori is a Licensed Real Estate and Mortgage Broker in Florida. Practicing and investing in residential real estate in South Florida since 1990. Previously involved in residential, commercial and business investments in NY, he presently operates GES Real Estate, LLC a discount real estate brokerage in South Florida. He is a military vet. He holds a bachelor degree in business management.
GES Realty LLC is small and experienced with 4 broker/agents in 3 counties including himself.
Contact him at 877-566-2430 or 561-306-6736. You can reach George on the web at www.ges-realty.com
You can also email George at george@ges-realty.com
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