Why Training Like An Athlete Helps As A Top Producing Realtor

So here's the thing... I have always been an athlete at heart. From middle and high school cheerleading, dance and track... it has always been a drive of mine. However, at 37 years old, five years into my Tallahassee real estate career.... little did I know my career would contribute to my fitness and that my fitness would contribute to my career. Here are four key reasons why my "athlete world" and "real estate world" go hand in hand.

Preparation

If you have ever competed, ran a race, participated in a group class with a visible leading board... you will understand that your preparation becomes VISIBLY apparent to all, including yourself. If you do not prepare for these things or even 'halfway' prepare... you tend to set yourself up for weak performance or failure. Simply going to the gym by yourself on a regular day also calls for preparation- you need to fuel your body correctly before and after your workout, make sure your clothes are washed and prepped, calendar your gym session, sleep properly (which also means putting SLEEP on your schedule)... preparation is king and many do not meet their goals simply because they do not the correct systems of preparation in place. 

So when it comes to real estate- the same preparation rules apply. If I do not fully prepare for upcoming showings, new clients, out-of-town clients, listing consultations, connecting with the right people... my business would not be even half of what it is. 

Performance Under Pressure 

What happens in the gym when you are attempting to accomplish lifting a heavier weight than usual and your mind tells you tap out? What about when you're on your last mile of a 5k and you want to slow down? What if you forgot your post-workout protein shake at home? AS A TOP PERFORMER- YOU DO NOT TAP OUT! You fight the urge to quit, you have BIG mental self-talk, you drive yourself to the nearest gas station and you buy yourself that replacement shake. You do ANYTHING BUT TAP OUT.

The same applies as a top producing agent- there are times your challenged to tap out such as losing out on a listing to another agent, needing to organize your database, time blocking your days or even wanting to spend 25 minutes wandering the office during your coffee break when you really should be spending that time working. A top producing Realtor understands that when the pressure is high... that is actually when their performance means the most.

Health and Physical Condition 

If you are focused in on your health and physical condition, you are probably making various healthy food and drink decisions throughout your day and your body responds better to the intensity of a high movement day and stress.

I would not have the clarity of my thoughts, the energy of my body or the physical strength that I do in real estate if it wasn't for my training routine. Being a top producing Realtor means you are pretty busy and your days are filled with activity. If you are not healthy from the inside out, it'l require more effort and energy to do what the job requires at this level. 

Confidence 

Lastly, showing up to the gym when you are just getting started, trying new machines, trying new classes, joining new gyms... all of this builds confidence. Your journey teaches you how to build confidence even if you are starting from ground zero. 

The same applies in your real estate career. You are faced with something new almost daily, faced with new opportunities, meeting new people... this is a lot harder to do if you have not trained yourself on how to build and create confidence along the way. Negotiating deals for your clients requires confidence as well. 

I say all of this to say that not matter what career you are in, if you haven't found a love for training like an athlete, I encourage you to try... you never know what you might find out about yourself along the way. And if you're not a top producer in your field just yet... this might be the gateway. 

Tallahassee- you can find me in the gym and on those yard signs. If you'd like to connect me, please follow me on Instagram and introduce yourself- I'd love to connect. PS- There are plenty of behind-the-scenes real estate and fitness content there. Follow me here. 

And if you are looking for a Realtor with these type of qualities to help you buy and/or sell real estate whether it be here in Tallahassee or globally (I am part of a global network), I would love to assist.