Kickstart Your Week 9-23-24

Quick recap

The team discussed their personal experiences, including weekend activities, bike rides, and sports. They also emphasized the importance of making choices and taking action in life, using personal anecdotes to illustrate the impact of small decisions. The conversation ended with a discussion on the significance of execution in coaching and the use of various tools for sharing information and having fun together.

Next steps

Coaching clients to create and send 10 co-branded home buyer guides to 10 agents using Total Expert.

Coaching clients to produce and share videos on bridge loans and their importance.

Coaching clients to participate in weekly homework assignments focused on current relevant topics in the mortgage industry.

Summary

Music and Weekend Discussions

Nino and Cathy greeted each other and discussed their moods. Nino shared his enthusiasm and mentioned that he had played his "pump up" music, which was "Can't Get This Party Started". Cathy recognized the song and they both enjoyed the beat. They briefly discussed their weekends, with Nino stating that it was a nice one.

Nino's Biking and Painting Experiences

Nino shared his recent experiences, including making meatballs for dinner, repainting Adirondack chairs, and riding a road bike in a new area near Sunset Crater. He enjoyed the experience of not knowing where he was going, which added to the excitement. Cathy suggested a bike path along the riverbed in Oceanside, which Nino was not aware of. Nino also shared a funny incident where he asked a security guard for directions back to his home, but the guard suggested taking the 5, which Nino realized was a bus route, not a bike path.

Casual Morning Meeting: Fall, Mirrors, and Milestones

The team gathered for a casual morning meeting, discussing the transition into fall and the rapid passage of time. Nino humorously mentioned his need for a new mirror, while Cathy and Peter reminisced about past celebrations involving balloons. The conversation also touched on the mortgage market's recovery and Peter's upcoming 91st birthday. The conversation ended with light-hearted banter and anticipation for future gatherings.

Casual Catch-Ups and Sports Talk

Cathy initiated the meeting, expressing her delight at seeing everyone. She also mentioned that Nino and she had never missed an episode, which was a high bar to set. The conversation then shifted to sports, with Beth sharing that her team, the Eagles, had won. Cathy also mentioned that Vicki's Steelers had won. The meeting also included casual greetings and introductions, with Cathy expressing her appreciation for the new energy and perspective shared by Jeff and Scott.

Making Choices and Their Compound Effect

Nino and Cathy discussed the importance of making choices in life, using the metaphor of the accumulated compound effect of choices made up to a certain point. They emphasized that even small choices, such as the time one gets up in the morning, can have a significant impact on one's life. They also highlighted the importance of gratitude and the right mindset. The conversation ended with a guest, Angie, joining the conversation, likely to share her experiences and insights on making hard choices during a season of change.

Angie's Life-Changing Decision and Support

Angie shared her life-changing decision to quit alcohol in September last year, which she described as a game changer. Angie successfully completed a 90-day period of not drinking and expressed feeling amazing afterwards. She decided not to drink again. Cathy emphasized the importance of actions over words and the power of making up one's mind, using Angie's example to illustrate the impact of small choices and the power of decision. The conversation ended with a discussion on the significance of decision-making and the importance of support in achieving personal goals.

Execution in Coaching and Task Training

Cathy and Angie discussed the importance of execution in coaching, with Angie emphasizing her focus on task training and encouraging her coaching clients to take action. Angie shared that her coaching groups engage in weekly homework, including making co-branded home buyer guides and creating videos on relevant topics. She also mentioned the use of text chains for sharing information and having fun together. The conversation ended with Cathy thanking Angie for her insights and wishing everyone a good week.