Flip This Wholesaler

6/15/09

Well, it looks like I'm not going to be able to pull this deal off after all. I've got a few guys that are on the fence about it, but I don't think I'm going to be able to get them to commit by the end of the day today.

I ended up putting out 60 signs over the weekend (the goal was 100, but I didn't quite make it). My phone was ringing off the hook yesterday, although most of the calls came from tire kickers and/or people who couldn't speak English. That's the way it goes sometimes..

I need to get a few more deals in the pipeline, so this week I'll be making a massive amount of offers, and putting a massive amount of signs out looking for more buyers...

I hope all of you guys are doing well with the goals that you set for yourselves this month- today is the halfway point, so I thought I would update you with my progress.. I committed to getting up at 6 am 5 days/week (M-F), and getting my cardio out of the way first thing... So far, I am 11 for 11! I haven't missed a day yet, and I have to tell you, it feels FANTASTIC! I'd like to start implementing a few more habits into my daily routine, but Leo Babauta is adamant about only working on developing one new habit every 30 days. I think I will take his word for it, being that he is a Zen Master and all..

Well, gotta run- the mls is calling me....

Happy Monday, Blogosphere!

P.S.
Did anybody else get their Facebook vanity url over the weekend? I forgot about it until Saturday afternoon, but still managed to get my name! Facebook.com/StephaniDavis. :)

6/1/2009

So, I thought I would switch up Accountability Monday a little bit this week.

After listening to the Harmonic Wealth cds on my trip to Destin, I decided that I need to make some serious changes to my lifestyle. I need to work on ridding myself of my bad habits (of which I have many), and replacing them with habits that are going to get me to where I want to be.

Over the weekend, I was poking around on the Internet, and stumbled upon a post by Tim Ferriss that talks about how to successfully create new habits. If you have a few minutes to spare, head on over there and check it out- I think you will like it. Go ahead and read it now....I'll wait...

I really like the idea of only picking one habit to implement at a time, and then focusing on it for one month, as opposed to trying to revamp your entire life all in one fell swoop. This is what I have done in the past, and I know from experience that it does not work (think New Year's resolutions). I feel confident that by picking one habit to work on at a time, that I will be much more effective than by trying to turn myself into Wonder Woman overnight.

After reading Tim's post, I decided that today would be the perfect day to start a Power of Less Challenge.... it's a brand new week, and a brand new month.... perfect timing! It is suggested in Leo Babauta's "The Power of Less" (which I'm going to pick up at Borders today), that you tell as many people as possible about the new habit you intend to create- by posting it on an online forum, or sending out an email blast....

So...for the month of June, the goal/habit that I am going to focus on, is getting up @ 6am and doing my cardio (either running, swimming laps, or rollerblading). I am very inconsistent with my exercise routine, and I have been struggling with this all year. I feel fantastic when I get up early and hit the gym first thing, but I always seem to get sidetracked (usually by emails, Facebook, phone calls, etc), and next thing I know it's 5pm and I don't have the energy to do it.

I chose this goal/habit last night, and I was up at 6:15 this morning and in the pool by 6:30. My intention is to do this 5 days/week (M-F), and then take the other 2 days off.

I intend to follow through with this, and will be posting a new goal/habit at the beginning of each month, as well as reporting on my progress throughout the month.

I hope that you guys will join me in doing this- I think it is something that we can all benefit from. It is key to let as many people know of your intentions as possible- it will help keep you accountable and give you motivation to succeed.

Don't wait until tomorrow, or next week, or next year, to start. Start today. Even if it is a small goal- start today.

Let's hear it guys- what is your challenge for June?