Mindset and Personal Development
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Rik Rushton: why real connection matters more than ever
The most successful teams weren't necessarily those with the most sophisticated tech stack or the flashiest marketing tools.
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Mel Robbins: Why we’re addicted to busyness
Behind the packed schedules and endless productivity lies a startling truth: we are addicted to being busy, and it’s doing more harm than good.
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Shane Kempton: the Olympian mindset in real estate
The games of the 33rd Olympiad has just come to an end and, as someone who has spent years coaching and mentoring professionals in this industry, I've come to realise that the journey of a real estate professional mirrors that of an Olympic athlete.
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Unleash the power of Atomic Habits: Lessons for real estate professionals
As real estate professionals, your success often hinges on your daily habits and routines.
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Gold medal habits: How Olympians’ winning strategies can transform your real estate career
All gold medallists excel at one crucial skill: creating habits.
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The routines and systems of one of America’s top agents
What makes a top real estate so good at what they do?
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New to the real estate industry? You need Andy Reid’s top pitfalls to avoid and tips for success in your first year
If you're new to the real estate industry, no matter your role, it's completely normal to find yourself thinking, "What is going on?!" in those first few weeks.
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The essential ingredients for new financial year success
As you embark on a new financial year, many of you are eagerly setting new goals and business plans.
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Overcoming regrets: Katrina Tarrant’s unique take on Frank Sinatra’s My Way
Regrets….I’ve had a few. In real estate, like in life, we often strive for perfection, shunning mistakes, and seeing regrets as signs of failure.
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Jet Xavier: How great teams thrive
The million-dollar question for real estate business owners is, why do some teams thrive and have impact, and others just survive and don’t have impact?
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Toxic positivity: Overcoming the dark side of good vibes
I think we can all agree that the best place to 'air your dirty laundry' is in the laundry and not in the workplace (or on social media).
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Toxic positivity: When looking on the bright side of life isn’t so bright
There is a dark side when it comes to good vibes. Sometimes, seriously challenging circumstances in life, especially when they all seem to land on your plate all at once, can leave you in a sad or bad mood.
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Pancho Mehrotra: Master your mind to master your life
How we manage our minds pretty much determines how well we manage our lives.
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Shane Kempton: A wiser approach to mental fitness
Life will always present challenging times.
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Shane Kempton: It’s not you or true
A common reason people seek coaching is due to self-sabotage.
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Darren Krakowiak: A guide to deciding with your gut, head and heart
Commercial real estate agents make thousands of decisions every day.
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Adrian Knowles: 20 seconds of courage
It's a modest slice of time—just 20 seconds out of the thousands that tick by in a day.
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Stuck in a real estate rut? Here’s why you should lace up and level up
Every morning, I face off against a familiar foe: the first kilometre of my run.
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Stuck in fight-or-flight mode? 5 ways to complete the ‘stress cycle’ and avoid burnout or depression
Can you remember a time when you felt stressed leading up to a big life event and then afterwards felt like a weight had been lifted?
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Ellen Bathgate: Leadership is not a ‘dirty word’
I’ve always felt uncomfortable with being called a leader.
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Shane Kempton: Navigating the real estate jungle
Cue Indiana Jones music - you are the hero in this adventure.
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Pancho Mehrotra: Why adaptability is a winning strategy
In today’s environment, sales professionals face a different challenge with the advent of new technology.
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Five hobbies to help reduce stress in your life
With work and life becoming increasingly chaotic for most people, certain hobbies have been found to reduce stress and help people relax.
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Mastering real estate persuasion: strategies for every client type
In the ever-evolving world of real estate, mastering the art of persuasion is crucial for agents and property managers striving for success in 2024 and beyond.
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Authenticity in the age of AI: real estate’s new era
In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, the allure of technology and AI is undeniable.
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Samantha Xerri: What my toddler taught me about planning
In the fast-paced world we live in, being organised and having the ability to forward plan is a necessity in most roles.
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Shane Kempton: How to be happier right now
As you read this, gym memberships are going through the roof, people are bringing soup and protein shakes to work, sales of nonalcoholic drinks are increasing, and goals to have the 'best year ever' are being set far and wide.
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The must-try productivity hack for 2024
I recently helped my 11-year-old daughter change her room around, which resulted in a somewhat exasperating exchange about the state that room was initially in.
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Transformative wisdom: 8 essential lessons for a purposeful life
In the midst of a fast-paced and materialistic world, many individuals find themselves yearning for a more meaningful and purposeful life.
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Unlocking resilience: Three secrets for overcoming life’s challenges
In a world where adversity is an inevitable companion, understanding the keys to resilience can transform the way you navigate life's toughest challenges.
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Deciphering the mind: Transforming thought in five key steps
In today's fast-paced world, the way we make decisions has never been more critical.
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Five main lessons from Chapter 1 of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘Be Useful: 7 Tools for Life’
In his new book Be Useful, Arnold Schwarzenegger offers a compelling exploration of life lessons that extend far beyond the realms of bodybuilding, acting and politics.
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Mastering the game of life: Five crucial lessons from Pete Carroll’s Win Forever
In the competitive arena of life, where victory and defeat often hang in the balance, Pete Carroll's Win Forever: Live, Work, and Play Like a Champion emerges not just as a book, but as a manifesto for success.
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Unleashing the inner titan: Lessons from David Goggins’ journey of transformation
n a world where overcoming adversity is often talked about but seldom mastered, David Goggins stands as a testament to human resilience and the power of sheer will.
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Ed Atkinson: Keep, stop, start 2024
First National isn’t a real estate agency that likes to rest on its laurels and when it comes to leadership, Chief Operating Officer Ed Atkinson embodies what he preaches. In 2024, Ed says he plans to stay ahead of the AI curve, provide the First National team the tools to succeed, and focus on staying true to his ideal morning…
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