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I had a thought the other day as I took the dogs for a walk. They were being a bit ornery, and I had to let them know who was boss with a sharp word and a yank on the leash.
While I was out with the dogs, I was thinking about how my real estate business was going. It has been busy lately, but not always that "good" busy. Some renovations are taking longer and costing more than I had initially planned for. One tenant is posing some challenges. My condo conversion project has had some legal hurdles to navigate. To be honest, 2013 has been rather challenging. There have been days when I have felt like throwing my hands up in the air and giving up.
There are two types of dog owners that I see when I am out in our neighbourhood. Those who take their dogs for walks, and those whose dogs take them for walks. My dogs are big. A German Shepherd and a Lab. They can take me for a walk if I'm not careful. I have to remind them who is the boss from time to time.
With 99% of the things that come our way, we have a choice. What end of the leash are we going to be on? Are we going to let the challenges that face us be the dogs that walk us, or are we going to turn it around and be the one who gives the commands and sets the direction?
Ever since that day with my dogs, I've felt better about my investment business. I decided to take the leash and give it a yank. Get some things taken care of that needed be done, make some phone calls, put pressure on some people that needed some pressure, and get the office organized.
This business feels much better, and will only be successful, when you are the one in control of it.
Nik
While I was out with the dogs, I was thinking about how my real estate business was going. It has been busy lately, but not always that "good" busy. Some renovations are taking longer and costing more than I had initially planned for. One tenant is posing some challenges. My condo conversion project has had some legal hurdles to navigate. To be honest, 2013 has been rather challenging. There have been days when I have felt like throwing my hands up in the air and giving up.
There are two types of dog owners that I see when I am out in our neighbourhood. Those who take their dogs for walks, and those whose dogs take them for walks. My dogs are big. A German Shepherd and a Lab. They can take me for a walk if I'm not careful. I have to remind them who is the boss from time to time.
With 99% of the things that come our way, we have a choice. What end of the leash are we going to be on? Are we going to let the challenges that face us be the dogs that walk us, or are we going to turn it around and be the one who gives the commands and sets the direction?
Ever since that day with my dogs, I've felt better about my investment business. I decided to take the leash and give it a yank. Get some things taken care of that needed be done, make some phone calls, put pressure on some people that needed some pressure, and get the office organized.
This business feels much better, and will only be successful, when you are the one in control of it.
Nik