Holy crap, how is March here already? By the end of this month, we will have completed the first quarter of 2017. Say what??? Yes, we are just back from a quick vacation. Sadly, my anxiety levels are right back up to pre-vacay status. Part of the thing is, I feel like the last few months have been so stop and go. I gain momentum then life shit happens and I lose steam. Repeat. I mean, granted, that is life and there’s nothing that can be done about it. I just have to climb back in the saddle and move forward. But man, it’s frustrating bc my new line of work already has so many ups and downs in and of itself and then couple that with the rollercoaster ride outside of work and it feels overwhelming.

And then the week before our vacation, our office had a team meeting. Our CEO gave a market update presentation but also recognized three newbies for their work ethic and gumption. First, I didn’t even know there was such a recognition and then second, I wasn’t among them. And that REALLY bummed me out, bc I honestly feel like I have been working hard. Every damn day my calendar is packed! Between reconnecting with old contacts, meeting people over lunch/coffee (to plant the seed), attending trainings at the office and through multiple associations, previewing homes, studying market data, and updating my databases, I feel like I am doing A LOT. So his whole award announcement was that these ladies were unafraid. They tabled. They door knocked. They held open houses. Ok, well I didn’t do those particular strategies… my methods have been more personal and one-on-one…  plus I missed several trainings bc of Martin, Montana, Maryland, and Mexico (whoa, all Ms!). So fine. Maybe I wasn’t the top student. I think the other reason it really bugged me is bc two of the ladies kinda irk my nerves. Like the one who door knocks: she’s super LOUD when she talks and she’s just kind of annoying in her communication style. I mean, I won’t go into the various scenarios but like today: she did the “how are you” thing where instead of a question that prompts a conversation, it’s used as a greeting. Like she didn’t even bother to hear my reply. I asked how things were going and she said “going” and turned around and sat down. Huh? Anyway, just one example. Whatever. Regardless, I was bummed out.

But in usual fashion, as the end of the day rolled around, I stopped my pity party and resolved to work harder. That night and the next day, I reached out to more people, got to rescheduling that reunion for my old workplace (startup), and contacted more lenders, scheduled meetings to discuss hosting homebuying seminars. I don’t always do things by the book. Sometimes I have trouble following rules, bc I have my own style and approach. As someone who used to work in communications, I’m pretty particular about how I interact and engage with people. Yes, I overthink ALL of it. So no regrets for the work and effort I’ve put in to date. I like my style bc it feels more genuine to me, but at the same time, I know that I need to amp up some parts of my strategy. Maybe it’ll mean being more direct about asking for referrals. Maybe I will start talking about market trends and reasons for buying vs renting in more conversations… I do need to push farther and that’s a good outcome from the team meeting.