18,431
I write a minimum of 5 things I'm thankful/grateful for in a gratitude journal. Even when you have some "heavy" things going on in life, it will help you get in a better frame of mind.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Anita Allen
Pace, FL
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Catherine Ulrey
Salem, OR
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Shyamal Mahmood
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Donald Kolenda
Rockwall, TX
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Karen Johnson, Realtor...
Doylestown, PA
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
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Chris Mamone
Tacoma, WA
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Kris Neese
Bellevue, WA
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Hans Bruhner
Sebastopol, CA
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Sandra Early
Destin, FL
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Braden Smith
New Orleans, LA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
4,643
I start my day with this. "This is the day the Lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it."
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Anita Allen
Pace, FL
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Jeff Yeats 918.855.9256
Owasso, OK
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Donald Kolenda
Rockwall, TX
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Arlene Garcia Hanner
Downey, CA
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Karen Johnson, Realtor...
Doylestown, PA
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Rick Cavallaro
Westminster, CO
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
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Pete Cullen ~ Broker A...
Santa Cruz, CA
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Greg Large
Grove City, OH
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Robert Hicks
Savannah, TN
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Lorenzy Gordon
Los Angeles, CA
438,118
Lots of Coffee and morning dog walk
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Catherine Ulrey
Salem, OR
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Eastvale, CA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Karen Johnson, Realtor...
Doylestown, PA
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
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Angie Murphy
Fort Worth, TX
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Hans Bruhner
Sebastopol, CA
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Sandra Early
Destin, FL
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Stephanie Joines
Clearwater, FL
6,392,929
Prayer, Breakfast, Planning, an unprepared day just seems to lead to chaos.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Catherine Ulrey
Salem, OR
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Jeff Yeats 918.855.9256
Owasso, OK
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Karen Johnson, Realtor...
Doylestown, PA
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Rick Cavallaro
Westminster, CO
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
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Angie Murphy
Fort Worth, TX
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Chris Mamone
Tacoma, WA
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Helene Kelbaugh, REALT...
Middle River, MD
358,136
I am usually up by 5am..coffee in hand. This is my quiet time where I answer emails, clear out my inbox, look at any Facebook postings(that often waste time later in the day), log on to Active Rain--this is like reading the newspaper for me..then once the kids are up/dressed/feed/and out the door...I can begin my day with a clear head and inbox...
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Donald Kolenda
Rockwall, TX
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Karen Johnson, Realtor...
Doylestown, PA
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
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Chris Mamone
Tacoma, WA
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Kris Neese
Bellevue, WA
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Hans Bruhner
Sebastopol, CA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
3,988,007
I do a mental recap of the highlights of the day kind of laying out the day in my head. For instance I would know I have a listing appointment in the afternoon and a lunch date with a business associate. That would clue me in to be able to fill in around these most important tasks as the day generates activity.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Catherine Ulrey
Salem, OR
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Karen Johnson, Realtor...
Doylestown, PA
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
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Chris Mamone
Tacoma, WA
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Kris Neese
Bellevue, WA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
8,715
A morning routine and/or ritual makes all the diffrence. For me personally, I struggled with this for a long time and even fought against it as I was never the type to enjoy rigorous schedules and such. However, after much trial and error as well as struggle I have created a morning routine for myself that works for me. I think the key is having a consistent routine that creates some structure and discipline to start your day, and exercise of some sort should be included in that routine to get the endorphins flowing. From there you start each day with a sense of accomplishment that will naturally carry over into the rest of your day.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Donald Kolenda
Rockwall, TX
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
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Kathleen Luiten
Princeville, HI
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Angie Murphy
Fort Worth, TX
2,817,671
I come to Active Rain to get my day going and get in a good mood.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Catherine Ulrey
Salem, OR
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Gita Bantwal
Warwick, PA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Margaret Rome Baltimor...
Pikesville, MD
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
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Chris Mamone
Tacoma, WA
293,277
Before I make my 1st call I have music playing quietly in the background and stay standing with a mirror in my office and with CNBC on the television
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
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Chris Mamone
Tacoma, WA
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Hans Bruhner
Sebastopol, CA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
108,236
I see a running theme here. One woman said that on her successful days she has a plan and it seems to me that the theme here is that a plan will help make you successful. i try and read something positive, then work out and clear my head and then face the day. Sometimes checking and cleaning out email before I leave is helpful and sometimes it is a distraction so i struggle with that.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Women of Westchester W...
West Harrison, NY
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Donald Kolenda
Rockwall, TX
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
634,482
I start with meditation, then exercise, then prioritize my day's activities.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Donald Kolenda
Rockwall, TX
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
2,781,123
As mystical as this might sound, it holds. Find your center. Your being. It is from there that you observe all things while they present themselves clearly and orderly for you to do with them or not do with...as you choose.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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Bill Carroll
Westhampton, NY
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
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Hans Bruhner
Sebastopol, CA
230,114
I have a written To Do List so that I can see what I need to do and check off the items as they're done. Very rewarding at the end of the day.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Donald Kolenda
Rockwall, TX
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
2,518
Prayer, meditation, affirmations and of course my "to-do" list!
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
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Robert Hicks
Savannah, TN
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Charo Bhatt
Fremont, CA
10,780
Hit the Gym , coffee, 15 min of planning and go!
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Donald Kolenda
Rockwall, TX
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
12,194
My day starts with me adding somethi8ng new to my webpage that is of value. Google loves it and it keeps people coming back. When I think my website is working, I an happy!
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Donald Kolenda
Rockwall, TX
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
177,546
On my most successful days, I make a list and stick to it, crossing off each accomplishment as I go. On days that I don't make a list, I find that I'm not quite so successful. (I also make a point to do all the hard things or things that I don't feel like doing first, so I can get them out of the way and get on with the fun stuff.)
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 P...
Clarksville, TN
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
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Chris Mamone
Tacoma, WA
628,819
I write my gratitudes and affirmations and spend about 30 minutes in quiet prayer and meditation and journaling. Then i take about 15 minutes and prioritize and plan my day...
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Donald Kolenda
Rockwall, TX
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
24,739
After reading these comments, I've learned what I'm doing wrong. I need to come up with a consistent habit every morning. I get distracted too easily and end up not getting anything done :(
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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David DeRuyter
Corona, CA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
531,677
I start my day with a one hour walk. During that time I give thanks, work on issues I need to resolve and plan my day.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Donald Kolenda
Rockwall, TX
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
1,076,551
I get comfortable, drink some water, and settle in with a cup of coffee & create my days "to do" list. Things come up, but focusing first thing in the morning on the days events leads to getting a lot done. I also try to read a few industry-related articles to get my mind in the right place.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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David DeRuyter
Corona, CA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
335,636
You must have your daily goals, prioritized to do list. I go to the gym in the a.m. and work on my to do list while I am on the tread machine
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Donald Kolenda
Rockwall, TX
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
7,679
I listen to Robin Meade say, "Good Morning Sunshine" ... just looking at her and listening to her mkaes my day every single time! And I'm gay.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
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Hans Bruhner
Sebastopol, CA
359,372
Motivation video - Morning with Mo (Anderson) and meditation, then a walk or exercise. Deb
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Donald Kolenda
Rockwall, TX
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
44,965
I find that a 20-30 minute warm-up walk with my dog, followed by a fast-paced 1-2 miles by myself gets me in the proper frame of mind to start my day. I'm an early riser, so often this is occurring at sunrise, which is beautiful in my neck of the woods.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Anna Hatridge
Farmington, MO
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Donald Kolenda
Rockwall, TX
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
237,788
Drink my green shake, do 50 sit ups, stretch and get in the phone
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Donald Kolenda
Rockwall, TX
21,417
I start my day with coffee, feed the dogs and scan the newspaper. Then I check the MLS to see what new properties have come on the market.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Donald Kolenda
Rockwall, TX
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
3,907
Meditation
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
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Hans Bruhner
Sebastopol, CA
637,976
I get up early, quiet time with some basic affirmations. Exercise / walking the dog. Shower, kids.. in my office seat with a smile on my face by 745 for morning update with me assistant executive.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
466,989
Starbucks Espresso Macchiato of course :)
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
16,961
Habit 1: Start tomorrow today
At the end of each day review your phone calls, emails and personal contacts and make a list of tomorrow’s marketing activities. Get a piece of paper and add four headings or more:
- Phone calls to make.
- Emails to respond to.
- Emails to write.
- People to visit.
- Is tomorrow the birthday of a client or the anniversary of when they moved into their home?
- Is it time for a three-, six-, or nine-month check-n with a buyer?
- Is there a new listing that a client might be interested in?
- Did something happen in the market today you should update your buyers and sellers on?
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
897,902
Coffee, writing in my journal, and then looking at my Control Book (which I've talked about before, it's a combination of To Do list and Transaction Management system) and calendar to ensure I focus on high priority tasks and activities.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
400,119
You certainly need the right "frame of reference." I'm an early riser - about 6:00 am every day. I enjoy reading, maybe watching the weather report and some news, entering information in my journal, and jotting down how I would like the day to run. Now it never runs like I plan it ... but planning it helps it to run as satisfactory as possible. A positive mental attitude is your best frame of reference.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
4,035
The short answer to your question is you have to take time for yourself in the morning. As real estate professionals we are constantly in service of others. The early hours of the morning are the best time to take time for yourself and cater to you. You can do that in many ways... Prayer, meditation, exercise etc. I personally like to watch positive inspirational videos and audios that train my subconscious mind and put me on a positive note that tends to resonate throughout my entire day. Try it... BE BLESSED.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
95,607
Before the first call; 1)Follow my schedual , Read Bible, Walk 2 miles , Watch Power -up, Eat, Ready...start calling.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
48,366
Pray and meditate.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
-
Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Donald Kolenda
Rockwall, TX
3,613
Write down 10 things the night before that you intend to do on this day and start doing them.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
5,185
Meditate
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
1,107,863
I get dressed so I am ready to meet a client on short notice.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
30,525
I have to pull out my Franklin Planner and coordinate it with my iPhone Calendar to review what might not have been finished yesterday and what is scheduled for today AND tomorrow. Then my TO DO list gets written in the planner for the day. Then all is good !
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
4,832
A successful day actually starts the night before for me. I get to bed early, sleep well and then get up early, 5am. I always throw on some clothing and head to the beach for the sunrise and my cup of coffee, using the time to reflect and plan my day. I am back at it by 8-8:30am.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
679,404
I start every day in prayer ... giving my day to the Lord and asking for direction. It's easy to get distracted and pulled in many directions in our business ... so I need to start and end everyday giving thanks!
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
392,768
My morning actually starts about 20 minutes before I go to bed. I check my calendar for the next day so I can mentally prepare for the property time needed to meet those appointments. Then when I wake up I spend about 10 minutes just being happy to see the morning, followed by a little morning conversation with my husband and then checking email to see if anything needs to be done prior to my first appointment.
Oh, I also pet the cat, feed her and drink a lot of coffee!
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
2,240,975
You write the blog inside the shower so it flows out in the hunt and peck when you sit down at the keyboard. You get emails done before the phones start ringing, check answering machine, get back to those calls pronto. Before office visit walk ins show up. You are flexible so what you had planned can all be subject to change or gets rearranged in your day. You work hard, are not lazy and are a problem solver, not people judger. Attack those issues, not personalities and navigate from the listing to closing (repeat). You remind yourself daily your profit is in your expenses and real estate is a business first. The principles apply that will make your successful or looking for another career.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
102,507
I review my "to-do" list from the day before to make sure I follow-up on commitments made and reach out returning calls. I also my listing prospect list to see who I should reach out to that day.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
1,572,727
I get out of bed.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
105,987
I use a 1 page day organizer that I write in every morning. For a copy email me at chris.mamone@thedrmc.com. It outlines the three things I need to accomplish that day no matter what. Its great because its a smaller task list and you check off as you go so you feel accomplished at the end of the day.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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David Saks
Memphis, TN
474,392
Make breakfast for my children.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
1,308,738
with a positive outlook and a smile on my face
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
2,684,009
Prayer, Bible reading, coffee... then a light breakfast. After that, I am ready to work!
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
4,434,127
I always start my day with active rain. It is too early to make phone calls at that time. I look at active rain as my marketing strategy.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
2,224,473
I get up and have some quiet time before I get ready for the day. I also have some attributions I say to myself.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
7,031
I have a two hour morning ritual which includes waking to a Dr. Wayne Dyer meditation CD, exercise, breakfast, then dressing for the day's appointments.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
864,658
For it to go accordingly, I never open the internet or check my Facebook page. I always give my first waking moments to reading the word of God. Once my spirit is satisfied then everything else just falls in place.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
1,280,748
Great question. I set 3-4 priorites for the day. That way, no matter what the day brings, I feel like I accomplished something if I focus on those items.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
1,731,203
Chad ...I start out at 6:15 with a 30 minute walk with my Property Trackers (Waffles and Peaches) then I workout for 30 minutes. After this I'm ready to go all day ...It works great for me.
Great question!
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Captain Wayne - Rowlet...
Panama City, FL
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
7,835,329
After reading the comments on this question, I think I should find some better ways to start my days. For me, taking a long walk is a great way to start the day.
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
3,727,873
Chad, I fix a really, really nice cup of coffee. Then I check my email and new listings.
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
447,987
My day starts the night before. I have my schedule planned out, so that when I get up, I can get straight to work!
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
2,486,205
I start my day out at full throttle. When I wake up, I am in gear and ready to make something happen.
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Chad Hyams
Johns Creek, GA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
74,629
Thank you everyone that has taken the time to share your answers so far.
A pattern is forming, build a morning ritual that involves the most important things to you, whether that is exercise, writing a to-do list, or drinking coffee! Make the morning the same and easy to be successful and the day will follow suit!
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
279,878
630,251
4,800,082
4,319,419
3,071,489
324,953
One thing I quit doing years ago is having the morning news turned on. What a downer that can be! Get up in a good mood then listen to the morning news. Even my husband agrees the TV does NOT come on in the morning.
Other than that having my day planned always makes for a more productive day.