The World of Commercial Real Estate According to @BCCommercial: What is your Motivation?

What motivates you to do what you do? Why Real Estate? Is it the money? Is it the flexible schedule? Is it the "working for myself" concept? Are you the person that thrives in an environment of working closely with new people everyday? Do you enjoy helping others?

We all wake up in the morning because we are motivated by something. For some,there are multiple elements. That is a GOOD thing. Single-mindedness can be self-destructive, particularly in the motivation category. With the ups and downs of the Real Estate Industry as a whole and especially the Commercial Real Estate Industry recently, we need to be balanced in our motivations. Those who are driven by solely financials are inevitably extremely frustrated in their career in tough times.

How do we avoid this? The first step is self-evaluation. What is my motivation? Do I need to make changes in my mindset and broaden my thinking? Karen Feltman of Skogman Realty had a fantastic blog post recently entitled "Are Part-Time Agents Killing Our Industry?" The issue was not a time-constraint, however a mindset, a motivation. There are plently of "Real Estate Dabblers". We all know who they are. They tend to lean on others and require a lot of "hand-holding" when the Big Deal finally comes through. Don't let those individuals affect your attitude. Your energy is YOURS...don't let anyone else take it away from you without good, positive reasons and avenues.

When one well is dry, we must have others to draw from. In order to be fulfilled in our careers, (which are a very significant portion of our lives), we must consider other positive dynamics that can continue to replenish that energy that propels us for success. Look at all the positive in what you do. What are your strengths? Are they shining to their fullest potential? What are your weaknesses? Make determined decisions to improve on the great person you already are.

Goal-Setting is a somewhat "lost art" in today's world. If I asked you today, "Where do you see yourself and your business in 10 years?" what would be your response? Thus, the importance of personal and professional goals. It is essential that you set TANGIBLE goals for yourself, both immediate and long-term. Please don't focus on financials alone. Include goals that will help you become more passionate about your business, more focused, effective and truly happy and fulfilled in your career.

We maintain our cars, our homes, our personal appearances and our bank accounts. However, we tend to neglect a very important aspect of our lives, our inner-self. Reflection, goal setting and re-focusing will be keys to success on both personal and professional levels.

Wishing you all the best for continuous success and happiness in your business!