The One Thing

While on vacation I read The One Thing by Gary Keller. Yes, I guess I do eat, breathe and READ real estate. I had heard it was a great business book about how to prioritize what is important to you and your career and in everyday life, I don't typically have time to read books. The book spoke about living with purpose and holdings yourself accountable. Words that everyone needs to hear but being self employed I have found that it can get hard. Purpose gets drained by deals, paperwork, new homes to show and a packed full schedule. 

How true. This statement made me stop. A little over a year ago I sold everything I owed, packed my car and left NH to CO for something different. Vowing for a different life; one with purpose, one with passion. It is interesting how adjusting to Denver my old habits have snuck in. Not that my habits were bad or unhealthy; they just were not going to create a different life than what I had in NH. I am a firm believer that success happens outside of your comfort zone and that is not where I've been living. 

Create new habits if you want something different. I've identified of number of things I need to change to expand in both my business and personal life. What do you need to change to live outside of your comfort zone? 

In addition to writing for Daigle's Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with  Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth's expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, short sales, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.

The Go-Giver

While on vacation I read a great book called The Go-Giver. It had been recommended by a number of people in real estate and finance who proclaimed that it matched my business philosphy. When I started my real estate business, I never wanted my clients to feel manipulated, controlled or not represented. I wanted (and still want) each and every one of my clients to have my undivided attention, to know they are represented, to offer an expert opinion of Denver real estate, the schools systems, the neighborhoods and the community. To perfect this I read everything and anything that I could get my hands on about Denver. I visited schools, parks, recreational buildings and drove around the city to get a feel for the different and ever-changing neighborhoods. My business philosophy is a simple one - give before receiving. I was entering a city that I had just moved to and was looking to gain trust and business. To do this I started volunteering at local hospitals and schools which had many benefits such as giving back, learning the community and gaining people's trust.

Starting any business can be terrifying and often times I would stop and question whether you can build a business under the premise of doing and being good. Enter the Go-Giver, a small but mighty book emphasizing that you can do just that. The concepts in the book not only apply to business but also life. Without spoiling the book, I would like to make mention of the five laws of success:

1. The Law of Value - Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment.
2. The Law of Compensation - Your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you serve them. 
3. The Law of Influence - Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people's interest first. 
4. The Law of Authenticity - The most valuable gift you have to offer is yourself.
5. The Law of Receptivity - The key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving.

If you ever get the chance, read The Go-Giver. I promise it is worth the time. Although a quick read it offers a great philosophy on giving and receiving in the business world. 

In addition to writing for Daigle's Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with  Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth's expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, short sales, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352