Conflict has a way of showing up when we least expect it. Sometimes it’s a disagreement with a client. Other times it’s a misunderstanding with a colleague, a challenge with the other agent in a transaction, or an issue with a company we’ve trusted to provide a service. Regardless of where it comes from, conflict … Continue reading Victim or Victor?
One of the books I’ve been reading recently is Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. While much of the book centers around extraordinary physical challenges, the lesson that resonated with me most had nothing to do with running ultramarathons or becoming a Navy SEAL. It was a simple idea that has stayed with me ever since. Goggins … Continue reading The 40% Myth
Every successful organization has them. They are the people who arrive a little earlier than everyone else. They quietly solve problems before anyone even realizes there was a problem. They answer questions, calm frustrations, fix mistakes that weren’t even theirs, and somehow manage to make everyone else’s job just a little bit easier. Ironically, they … Continue reading The Quiet Difference Makers
As we celebrate Independence Day this weekend, our nation reaches an incredible milestone. America turns 250 years old. For most of us, the Fourth of July brings to mind backyard barbecues, parades, fireworks, and time with family and friends. Those traditions are worth celebrating because they remind us how fortunate we are to live in … Continue reading The Greatest Real Estate Deals in American History
It’s hard to believe we’re already at the halfway point of the year. Six months are behind us, and six months are still ahead. For me, this is always worthwhile time to pause and ask a few simple questions. What’s working? What’s not? What habits have helped move my business forward? Where have I become … Continue reading The Courage to Change What Already Works
As we head into the weekend, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge two important occasions that happen to fall side by side this year: Juneteenth and Father’s Day. At first glance, these holidays may seem unrelated. One commemorates a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, marking the end of slavery in the United … Continue reading The Gifts of Freedom and Guidance
As I reflect on my 40 years in the real estate business, there are countless lessons that come to mind. Some were learned through success, others through failure, and many through simply paying attention to the people who have crossed my path along the way. One lesson rises to the top of the list. Nothing … Continue reading The Privilege of Being Trusted
One of the more interesting observations I’ve made over the course of my career is that success and comfort often arrive at the same time. Unfortunately, so does complacency. It makes perfect sense when you think about it. We work hard to achieve a goal, build a successful business, establish a reputation, earn a level … Continue reading The Hidden Cost of Being Comfortable
For the past two weeks, I have been noticeably absent from your inbox on Friday mornings. While I always look forward to writing Terry Talks, this absence was intentional and for a very good reason. I recently returned from a trip to Australia where I had the opportunity to spend time with my daughter, Madeline, … Continue reading Intentional Absence
One of the more interesting realities about success is that many of the qualities people eventually admire in us were not developed entirely on our own. Long before we stepped into leadership roles, built careers, learned how to navigate adversity, or discovered what we were truly capable of, many of us were already being shaped … Continue reading Honoring Mom
