Let me clue you in on a little something here as I stand on my Cyber-Pedestal. You aren't in control! Nor am I!! Don't get me wrong, there is a lot of things we are in control of, yet our Ego allows us to embellish what our role really is. I'm not a religious man by nature, yet I do believe in two things in particular. Number one, There Is A Higher Power. Number Two, I'm Not It...I'm pretty sure you fit the same bill.
The inspiration for this post didn't come along because I needed a quick 200 points, or even that I wanted to garner the attention of the Active-Rain Higher-Ups. In this cynic mood I currently am involved in, I hope neither of which happens. The inspiration came from the reality in which I live, or perceive it to be at least. That reality says to me, "Jason Michael Sardi, know your role and transcend it." You see, to me, some of us are brokers, bankers, Realtors, buyers, sellers, pawns, paupers, I hope you get my drift. We have our role and rely on others to live up to theirs. Life is about variables, control what you can, the other stuff tends to be obstacles you just have to deal with.
Real Estate Transactions, like Life itself, have many variables, many professionals, many things associated with the eventual outcome. You can do everything in the world and this business right and that loan still may not close. Know your role my friend. I strive to be a leader, yet I know I will follow along the way. I am and will be part of the equation, yet not the be all/end all of the solution. I damn sure will continue to strive to be a part of, if not the whole solution, but I will call a spade a spade. I am not the solution, no matter how hard I try.
My point in all this is simply...."Be humble in your limitations, aggressive in your expectations, and Damn Real in your Presentations. No matter how good you are, strive for better. You'll never be the best." I am not a leader, I am not a follower, at my best...I'm a bit of both.
Definitely food for thought!
People have a tendency to forget that the world did fine before we got here, and will do fine when we're gone. One thing that I would like to add is that most people's perception of what a true leader is, is marred by the fact that they perceive the leader as the one calling the shots without having to do the dirty work. A true leader makes an excellent follower because he / she is aware of the need to cooperate to get the job done. Many of the leaders in their position are there to reap the benefits of the position, not to do the job. Quite tragic.
Jason, I love this post. Very well written and so true.
...."Be humble in your limitations, aggressive in your expectations, and Damn Real in your Presentations. No matter how good you are, strive for better. You'll never be the best."
Perfect!
Ardell - Very true, leaders are hard to come by.
Randy - It's hard to swallow but very true, we have control only over so many things.
Jackie - Excellent point! Leaders know how to and often times do the dirty work. Good call!
Bryant - Thank you very much BB....
I'm a follower. But I find a great leader first.
I can step in anytime....temporarily....... but the true leaders are such visionaries... impressive people.
And of course they chose a top gun right hand man (or woman).
Your boss and my boss are leaders.
I think you Jason, have it in you.
People follow me because I simplify logic.
People will follow you because of your confidence.
Danny - I wish you the path to success.