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The Self Interview...What Do You Want To Know?

                                                                   

Talking to yourself isn't nearly as bad as people think.  At least that is my own humble opinion.  In fact, you may learn more about yourself than you would ever care to know.  I found about the concept of interviewing yourself at a very early age, from a so-called Rock-God who wasn't and isn't looked at as the greatest role model on this somewhat green earth we call home.  I liked the concept, loved the idea, and always thought it was enlightment in the making.  After-all, the questions posed in a one on one self interview by yourself are limitless, and probe deeper than the Katie Couric's & Bill O'Reiley's ever could......as long as you are true.

Every single day of my working life I interview individuals to gather whether or not myself and my firm can help them in bettering their dreams of homeownership or realizations of that very home they actually own.  I ask the questions, I listen to the answers, I ask the probing & open-ended questions to find out if I can help...or at least guide them in the right direction.  Yet, I never did it as good as when I probed myself first, knew more about me than I imagined I may know.  Self-realization=A Better Understanding of Anybody's Particular Situation.

From  to , my client list has been one that lends itself to dealing with any and all financial situations.  Personally, I've been on both ends and everywhere in between.  I like the feeling of dealing with all ends if you know what I mean.

 

Interviewing myself on a somewhat regular basis allows me to know & more importantly realize what I'm about.  You know, the imperfections, malfunctions, human errors, waves of thoughts flowing through my thick & stubborn skull.  That very exercise reminds me that I am human, above nothing, beneath the same.  It allows me to identify, clarify & rectify my association with anyone I come in contact with. To know thyself is scary, but it adds credibility when trying to garner an understanding of others & what they have & are going through.  The Self Interview, if practiced regularly, allows me to harness my knowledge in a more open way.  And as the famous unknown once said, "If your mind's not open, shut your mouth too."

Do yourself a favor.  The next time you take a long walk home, or are sitting alone with nothing but restless thoughts in mind, start asking yourself questions.  Ask what nobody else would think of asking.  Answer as only you could.  Find out more about yourself to better serve the 'Others' you deal with.

 

 

 

18 commentsJason Sardi, Mortgage Banker • May 24 2007 12:12AM

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A great way to earn business!!!  I want somebody to understand me!
Posted by Gunther Moses (M & M Concrete Foundations) over 2 years ago
Funny, I was just asking a coworker if it was wierd that I find myself talking to myself from time to time.  Not that it happens all the time like some crazy woman walking down the street having loud conversations with myself.  But instead when I am alone with my thoughts and questions going through my head on what is going on in my life at that time.... and then I find myself vocalizing the answeres to myself!  You have enlightened me to the fact that I was indeed interviewing myself.  :o)
Posted by Assurity Financial Services over 2 years ago

Hi    Jason!

Thanks for sharing this info with us. Keep posting !

Nalliah Thayabharan

Commercial and Residential Building Inspector

Expert Building Inspections Ltd

Posted by Nalliah Thayabharan Home Inspector Commercial Building Inspector Toronto (Expert Building Inspections Ltd) over 2 years ago
It's all good because if you can't make sense of it to yourself most of the time how is anyone to make sense of you?  Another way I think of it as an actor practices his line then plays the part and then wins an Emmy... Sorry, I think I was talking to myself again.  Thought provoking blog you wrote.
Posted by Top Mortgage Company over 2 years ago

Billy, Inga, Nalliah, Siha, -  Thank you for the comments, I keep on talking....to myself.  Along the way, sometimes others get to hear me as well:-)

Posted by Jason Sardi, Mortgage Banker (FHA-VA-USDA-Conventional-Pennsylvania Loans) over 2 years ago
JAson - If you blog, and don't get any comments, is it akin to talking to yourself?
Posted by Lisa Dunn www.TwinCitySeller.com (Edina Realty) over 2 years ago

I talk to myself all the time!  I'm a great listener and I'm always on my side.  ;o)

Your topic made me think of John Boy from the radio show John Boy and Billy based in Charlotte, NC.  It's national, maybe you've heard it -- John Boy can interview himself and not miss a step, it's hysterical!

Posted by Sarah Cooper (Real Estate Shows) over 2 years ago
If I didn't talk to myself it would be a lonely world. I just wish I had a moderator who could step in and break up the arguments.
Posted by Greg Cremia (Shore Realty of the Outer Banks) over 2 years ago

I don't know. I am a hard interview. I doubt even me could get something out of me. LOL. Wonderful post.

Posted by Christy Powers - Pooler, Savannah Real Estate Agent (Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners) over 2 years ago

Lisa - You have to ask the hard question:-)  I would say yes though.  Sometimes, enough is said.

Sarah - I'm not familiar but it sounds interesting.

Greg - LOL!

Christy - Thank you.  I'm sure even the hard interview could get cracked.

Posted by Jason Sardi, Mortgage Banker (FHA-VA-USDA-Conventional-Pennsylvania Loans) over 2 years ago
Nice post Jason. I always talk to myself? Sometimes practicing a listing presentation, rebuttlas, and other times just self evaluating, taking an inventory of myself. I think it's healthy.
Posted by Keith Jeppson - Salt Lake City Real Estate (Keller Williams Utah Realty) over 2 years ago

Nice idea - I've never tried it

I don't talk to myself - I have like Lisa commented, made a few posts with no comments back but that's more like talking to someone and no one hearing you =\ or at least not responding.

Maybe the crazies are more sane than people give them credit =D 

Posted by Abraham Chaffin - Cambria Real Estate (Sand Shell Realty) over 2 years ago
Interesting post.  I have never thought to do this, but next time I find myself with wondering thoughts, I'll give it a try.
Posted by Jamie Carlson~Prince Albert, SK Real Estate (Century 21 Conexus Realty Ltd.) over 2 years ago

Keith - I think so too!

Abraham - The crazies only come out at night:-)

Jamie-Lynn - I hope that it helps in any capacity it can.

Posted by Jason Sardi, Mortgage Banker (FHA-VA-USDA-Conventional-Pennsylvania Loans) over 2 years ago
Interesting post. Thanks for putting it out there. I guess the voices in my head aren't so weird after all  :)
Posted by Ryan Hukill - Edmond RealtorĀ® (Hukill Group - Paradigm AdvantEdge Real Estate) over 2 years ago
I just hope no one around me catch me talking to myself. I would definitely look like a zombie. But yes, I do ask myself alot of questions, try to put myself in situations to see if I could do a better job as a service provider and as a person....>

Thanks for this reminder. At least I know I'm not crazy.

PS: I must admit though: I dont talk to myself as often as I talk to God to ask for His directions over things.
Posted by Loreena Yeo - Broker|Realtor(R) of www.Frisco-TX-Homes.com (214) 783-2210 (3:16 team REALTY) over 2 years ago
Jason,  have you ever called yourself back for a second interview?
Posted by Rob Robinson- Lehigh Valley PA (Bertrum Settlements (Title & Abstract)) over 2 years ago

Ryan - Probably not, those voices tend to be decent guides around this great big world.

Loreena - I get caught every once in awhile, can't imagine what they are thinking.  Keep on talking...to yourself...and God. 

Twice Rob, I left a couple messages.  Still not getting return calls....UGH!

Posted by Jason Sardi, Mortgage Banker (FHA-VA-USDA-Conventional-Pennsylvania Loans) over 2 years ago

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