Kickstart Your Week 10-14-24

Quick recap

The team shared their weekend experiences and discussed the importance of setting personal and professional goals for success. Guest speaker Keith emphasized the need to focus on needs rather than wants, and the shift in consumer behavior, encouraging the team to reflect on their goals and motivations. The conversation ended with Keith encouraging the team to envision their future accomplishments and set specific, measurable goals, while also stressing the importance of gratitude and considering various aspects of life.

Next steps

All attendees to write down 10 things they are grateful for as an exercise in gratitude.

All attendees to create a detailed 5-10 year vision for their personal and professional lives, including specific goals and metrics.

All attendees to develop a granular business plan for the coming year, considering both personal and professional objectives.

Summary

Weekend Activities and Celebrations Discussion

Nino, Peter, and Cathy discussed their weekends. Peter shared that he had his 8-year-old granddaughter for a sleepover, during which they watched a new Beetlejuice movie. Nino and Cathy celebrated their anniversary, spending the day out for dinner. Cathy also mentioned a missed opportunity to send balloons, which Nino agreed to work on. The group expressed their enjoyment of the weekend activities.

Motivational Quotes and Guest Speaker Keith

Nino initiated the meeting, expressing some nervousness due to the holiday season and the varying work schedules of the participants. He encouraged the sharing of motivational quotes or affirmations to start the week positively. The meeting then transitioned to a discussion with guest speaker Keith, who was introduced by Cathy. Nino mentioned that he would be playing a video, which was a variation of one he found on Instagram. The conversation ended with Nino starting the video, expressing his fondness for it.

Personal Reflections and Self-Improvement Motivation

He reminisced about his father and mother, who taught him important life lessons. Nino also shared a personal story about his hero, which he identified as himself 10 years in the future. He acknowledged that he would never attain this ideal, but this realization motivated him to keep striving for self-improvement.

Reflecting on Goals and Consumer Behavior Shifts

The meeting began with Nino expressing gratitude and positivity, followed by Keith sharing a video that resonated with the team. Cathy then introduced Keith, who shared his excitement and nervousness about the upcoming business planning. Keith emphasized the importance of focusing on needs rather than wants, and the need to reassess goals for the upcoming year. He also highlighted the shift in consumer behavior, from buying what they want to buying what they need. The conversation ended with Keith encouraging the team to reflect on their goals and motivations.

Exploring Joy, Long-Term Vision, and Real Estate Trends

Keith expressed his happiness and newfound understanding of the concept of joy, attributing it to his family and their well-being. He emphasized the importance of having a long-term vision, as exemplified by his 5 and 10-year business plan. Keith also shared his excitement about the future, particularly the predicted real estate market boom between 2025 and 2028, as predicted by Dave Stevens. He expressed his anticipation for the opportunities this would bring, particularly with the baby boomers selling their properties and the millennials becoming the biggest wave of buyers.

Setting Personal and Professional Goals for Success

On December 31st, 2028, Keith asked the team to envision their future accomplishments and write a letter to themselves detailing their goals. michael shared his aim to grow his business and South Florida community while nurturing his family over the next three years. Nino emphasized setting personal goals alongside professional ones for achieving success.

Setting Specific Goals and Practicing Gratitude

Nino and Keith discussed the importance of setting specific and measurable goals, emphasizing the need to consider various aspects of life, such as personal business, health, and family. Keith shared his personal experience of achieving a significant financial goal and its impact on his motivation. He also highlighted the importance of gratitude and suggested an exercise to list 10 things one is grateful for, which could aid in writing a business plan. Keith shared his personal gratitudes and stressed the significance of considering who one is doing something for and why, as it can help in making decisions and planning for the future.