Today in our GO F.A.R. real estate training program, we discussed John Maxwell 's, "Becoming a Person of Influence," which describes the effects of mindset on our actions.
Think about a time when you have encountered someone who clearly felt defeated; someone who had given in to what they felt was their inevitable doom.
Now contrast that with an image of someone who was certain victory was in their grasp . . . only moments away. A good example is the image of two opposing benches in the final minutes of a football game when the outcome seems clear.
Maxwell shares with us an experiment that reveals a rat in a jar of water - kept in total darkness - will only attempt to swim for a maximum of 3 minutes before allowing itself to drown. In contrast, a rat in the same jar - with a ray of light shining on it - will swim for up to 36 hours!
Fortunately, we are not in a jar with our fate looming over us. But we ARE faced with difficult times, where the temptation to feel defeated is great. Don't give up!
For those who do the right things consistently, and do not give up - YOUR VICTORY IS SURE!
You should be like the players on the winning team - with a big grin on your face, preparing to douse the coach with a cooler full of water! Go take action - and practice your end-zone dance in the mirror!
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