So much of this blog is about sharing my experiences and hoping that others can learn from my mistakes so they don’t have to make them. I was wondering recently if I was ever going to have a day off again. And I reminded myself that YES. Of course I will! While I have my past experience to draw on myself, it’s been a really long time since I was starting a business. I’m definitely busy and sometimes I plan to have a quiet day at home and maybe catch up on some paperwork (or blog writing!) and then someone calls and wants my help and I go!
There’s a couple reasons for this. First, I’m new! I’m still building my name here and my social and business network. It’s important that I try to nurture relationships and continue to grow those networks. Eventually, I’ll have a reputation of being reliable and trustworthy and it’ll be OK to not race out of my house at the drop of a hat. Not to say I wouldn’t rush out if someone needed something in the future, but every interaction is more important right now because no one knows me.
Second, it’s a seller’s market and most of my clients are buyers. Scheduling a showing for the next day might literally cost my buyer their house. It sucks. They don’t want to rush out either but it is what it is. We have to keep on top of listings if they want to find their next home. This market is unique and it won’t last forever.
While my schedule isn’t predictable, it is not overwhelming most days. I’m working around full time but it’s on my own schedule (more or less) and I am still in a bit of a “honeymoon phase” with it. I like it and even when I’m working I’m rarely grumbling (unless I’m trying to find that one missing page from a signed doc that fell behind the desk etc). I will get busier but I’ll also get faster. I’ll get better at managing my schedule and understanding when I need to be available and when I can breathe. How to optimize the time I spend working.
Wedge wants to know, “Do you trust yourself?”
I know how to do this. You probably do too. How often do you find yourself frustrated over something you just counseled a friend on. Does your advice work for you too?
This post reminded me a lot of one of my first posts. Check it out and remember, Trust Yo Self