The commercial real estate brokerage business is competitive. VERY competitive. Competition is nothing new. It exists in many facets of life and has since the beginning of time. Sometimes it is life and death. Fortunately in commercial real estate brokerage it is not quite that dramatic, but sometimes you may feel like it is. Did you see the movie Gladiator? In this post I am going to share a great article written by David Breslow called 8 Ways to Compete Like a Gladiator. The message is excellent and in my opinion directly relates to what we as commercial real estate agents go through every day. Enjoy!
8 Ways to Compete Like a Gladiator
By David Breslow
Do you consider yourself a good competitor? Top performers tend to be great competitors regardless of talent or experience. The word “compete” can be viewed either positively or negatively. Competitiveness can certainly be taken too far creating an atmosphere where the enjoyment is taken out of the “game” and there are many performers who sabotage their own efforts this way. Over competitors can literally sabotage their own efforts to perform well. People often think the competition is “out there” somewhere but the truth is:
Your toughest competition is and always will be…YOU!
Whether you are in sports, business or any other arena of life, there is always the personal challenge of overcoming your own blocks and subtle forms of self-sabotage. In this way…we all “compete”.
Becoming a great competitor is a learned skill. Learning to compete can carry you through the down or tough times and take you to the top when applied properly. You won’t always perform well or win but you can ALWAYS BE A GREAT COMPETITOR.
The 8 Traits Of A Great Competitor:
(The key message is in bold)
TRAIT # 1
Strength of character and conviction – – An honorable person dedicated and committed to your purpose, plan and path.
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