The Title Of This Blog Post Is: AHHHHHH!!!
ByI’m one of those obnoxious guys that is up every morning at 4:30 a.m. It’s a great time to get in a workout, jog for a few miles, and clear the mind for the day. This morning I was sitting on the porch watching as the night sky was chased away by rising sun – It’s amazing how much of a difference 15 minutes makes! Why was I sitting on the porch watching this? Well, I’ve generally found that when I get myself into a rut, when I begin to feel overwhelmed with the demands of running multiple blogs, websites, responding to emails, posting on Twitter, LinkedIn etc – It helps to give myself a change of pace – If only for a little while.
I do quite a bit of writing. Blogging, emails, presentations, seminars, how to guides, reports, web-copy, AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH… Ever felt like that before? I have. Yet something is deceptively simple as giving your brain a few moments to enjoy a new sensation, surrounding, and stimuli can have an amazing impact! That’s what I did this morning. As I jogged I was contemplating that my inbox registered 178 unread emails before I went to bed last night.I also had the welcome reminder that I need to prepare a 64 slide presentation for business owners to be delivered tomorrow at 2:30 – Ugh…
I actually enjoy all of these activities, but toss all of them into the same bucket with a heaping mixture of phones ringing off the hook and deadlines to be met and it’s easy to find yourself typing AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH all over again. Do you operate at your best when rushed, stressed, and feeling over-worked? Not many of us do. Sometimes I can feel the creativity just melt away when I feel there’s too much to be done, and I’ve already delegated plenty to my assistants. What to do?
Go watch the sunrise – Have dinner at a new location with foods you’ve always wanted to try, experience new music, ponder the unponderables, and laugh a whole heck of a lot at a funny show or movie. I’m telling you it works. I often feel like a broken record with what I type and teach, but then I realize that it’s just me. I’m subjecting myself to the same old messages and surroundings over and over again, and the brain reaches a limit. Simply taking a 30 minute jog around the neighborhood at 4:30 a.m. with everything so quiet and peaceful was a great relief for me. I tossed in a 15 minute session of watching the sun rise, and I suddenly felt rejuvenated! Was this a career-changing experience? Nope. That’s not what I was looking for, just a momentary pause while I found and pressed the “reset” button. I must say I’m feeling good today…
Hi Chad,
Whatever you have to do to stay fresh is fine by me. I know a good early morning workout…the beauty and tranquility of sunrise does wonders for me. It’s a great counter attack on the stresses that occur from 9-5 (or 7 AM – 10 PM) “business hours.”
Thanks for sharing and for the reminder…
Chad,
You wake up at 4:30? I had no idea that you even had time to sleep
. Thanks again for all of the help that you are giving us on our Mortgage marketing tools.
I agree. Life can be all too overwhelming. But, to manifest the positive is a choice! And I find it necessary all day long. Taking time to spend quality time the myself is very centering and much needed. I strongly recommend it.
P.S. Thanks for all of the great training! I truly appreciate you sharing your in depth knowledge!
Yes, on those days we feel overwhelmed, a change of pace is often what is needed. Thanks for doing a terrific job on the 5 day training. You have provided more knowledge for FREE than most pay for help sites.
You will be a guru if not already.
Ventura Mortgage Guy
Normally if I’m up at 4:30, it’s the baby that did it. My AHHHHHH! is when he goes back to sleep
the early morning quiet has a destressing effect on all of us; we need to stop and think,listen to our body , mind and spirit.
Your market program, good as it is, creates a great deal of early morning thought , Which part of the program must I understand and complete today.
I expect to be doing lots of business with your program
Chad- Great reminder to take a step back each morning and smell the coffee. I feel the same about early rise each morning
to get the day started on the right foot. Thanks for sharing the article!
This training series kicks. I’ve been totally resistant to blogging (kicking and screaming) while paying good money for a “commercial” site that did nothing for me. Now I have a site I’m proud of, is simple, customers like it, and the content actually evolves. NH Home Mortgage would never have existed without this Project.
Unfortunatly I get up early and even though I would rather sleep a little longer, it is a great time of the day. Quiet and peacefull and gives a person time to start the engines..
Chad,
What a great blog post. I get that feeling all the time. We really do need take time and enjoy the moment, even if for only a couple of minutes. Thanks, for the training.
Damain Warwick mortgageatlanta
Chad,
I enjoyed the five day training program and now plan to review over the next couple of days to make sure I understand it all. Great job!
Tom Winberryloan officer, mortgage loan, home mortgage
I changed my schedule and am doing the Ben Franklin routine – early to bed, early to rise. I really enjoy the quiet time that getting up early provides. Nice to see others share my thoughts.
- Doug San Jose Home Loans
Chad, Thanks for all the information you provided during the 5 day training session. I look forward to getting my site up and using all the “tricks” you taught us.
Jeff mortgage fairfax,real estate,