Monetary success may be obtained in many ways. Lasting success comes only through honesty, diligence, and a sincere commitment to your clients. Professional Realtors focus on the best interests of their clients, their company, and their family above all else.
The only enduring motivation comes from within yourself. Having a passion for helping families live the "American Dream" will keep you going when nothing seems to be going right.
Only you will be able to determine your success. No training program, no manager, and no external pressure will have a lasting effect. There are no time-clocks, little daily supervision, and no consequences if you don't work (except going broke). In real estate, you are your own boss and need to be able to get yourself going everyday.
Unpredictable hours, commission ups and downs, and needy clients are inherent in this business. With the understanding and support of your loved ones, these challenges are easily met. Without it, you will soon find that this is the wrong business.
You can work hard or smart. Either way, work is an unequivocal pre-requisite to your success. It is an absolute fact that your income will correspond with your effort and focus. No one can work part-time hours and receive full-time earnings.