Motivational Monday - Want to Motivate Yourself? What Sets YOUR Soul on Fire?

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Real Estate Agent with Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 228209

Motivational Monday - Want to Motivate Yourself? What Sets YOUR Soul on Fire?


Today's Motivational Monday was inspired by Michael Jordan's quote this weekend,

“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying.”

Many of our most successful business leaders - not only in real estate but, across the board - will tell you that they are most inspired by someone telling them that they cannot do something. Not giving up (tenacity) is one of those inner-most motivators that many successful people possess. As well, being too afraid to 'try' is not something successful business leaders experience either.  

 

I often revere those who are motivated by the drive for the highest of standards - doing the right thing, integrity and being excellent in every way. Branding oneself as trustworthy and resourceful from start to finish is so very important to one's self-fulfillment, in business and in life. However, having a drive that is visible & palpable to those around, is nothing short of contagious! Who doesn't enjoy watching in awe, one who has a fire burning so brilliantly in his/her soul, we want to cheer for their successes?!

 

Set Your Soul Afire

Dominant business leaders recognize and believe that failure is inevitable in order to succeed. Plotting a process of recovery with each failure and following through with that, is what builds true strength and character and builds upon ones brand of excellence.

Viewing failure and recovery as one of life’s challenges - not a threat, not a negative - is something in which those leaders with the propensity for not giving up, excel. I am confident you have watched that fire burning within those leaders!

When you’re feeling defeated or have recently suffered from inevitable failure in business, remember, take a step back, take a deep breath and through the mind fog, light your soul on fire!

 

 

Remember:

Soul on Fire   

What sets YOUR soul afire?

 

© Debe Maxwell | The Maxwell House Group | CharlotteBroker@icloud.com | Motivational Monday - Want to Motivate Yourself? What Sets YOUR Soul on Fire?

Comments (36)

Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Doesn't it, Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, CRB, Phoenix Broker! Funny you should see that! 😊

We missed you on our call today. Hopefully you'll get some time soon so we can all see you! I'm hanging in there and business is keeping me on my toes, to be sure! 

Hugs to you! 

Sep 14, 2021 04:10 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

So happy to hear you're hanging in there.....take it slow and easy!  Biz must be nuts since you've taken on a broker role as well. Yikes!

Sep 14, 2021 09:07 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

And one of my favorite fire quotes, "Love is friendship set afire"

Sep 14, 2021 08:13 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, I like that one too, Rocky Dickerson

Hey, we really missed you today! We can look at it - 1 down and only 7 more to go though!! 

Sep 15, 2021 01:29 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Debe Maxwell, CRS, what sets my soul on fire is waking up in the morning. The possibilities are endless, a fresh start! 

Sep 15, 2021 08:21 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Debe- what a wonderful post full of inspiration. I also admire those who have failed and admit it and set out their plan to rectify what went wrong. I believe in not giving up on what you want. 

Sep 15, 2021 10:18 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, CRB, Phoenix Broker  make a guess who sent me that sign?:)) Endre

Sep 15, 2021 11:25 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

That's a great thing to have in your heart to set your soul afire, Beth Atalay! The older I get, the more grateful I am too!

Sep 16, 2021 09:35 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Same here, Kathy Streib! We learn so very much from our failures. Brushing them under the rug doesn't help us grow - at all!

Sep 16, 2021 09:36 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Ahh! I have so much fun with those signs - I probably have too many of them in my own house but, they make me smile, Endre Barath, Jr.  Of course, I love that they make others smile too!

Sep 16, 2021 09:37 AM
Wendy Rulnick
Rulnick Realty, Inc. - Destin, FL
"It's Wendy... It's Sold!"

Debe Maxwell, CRS Sometimes these successes began as fits and starts. If it's something your soul wants, then you won't give up.  Great imagery of the soul on fire!

Sep 16, 2021 10:53 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sep 18, 2021 06:19 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Debe,  I can see why Kathy has her on her list for the Week.  Plus love the last quote.  Make it a great football game day!

Sep 19, 2021 09:31 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Amen, Debe. It's hard to stop someone who has a vision that is on fire inside of them. I've always said people who say something can't be done normally get run over by someone doing it. 

Sep 19, 2021 06:20 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I love the quote from Helen Keller and the picture   What a lovely way to go through life

Sep 20, 2021 03:56 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, I agree wholeheartedly, Wendy Rulnick...and thank you so much!

Happy Monday!

Sep 20, 2021 07:29 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Well, I thought I'd check my posts and funny we were just texting, Kathy Streib! Thank you so much for the feature this week - I'm honored!

Sep 20, 2021 07:30 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Will Hamm! Well, thank you so much! We had a FANTABULOUS football weekend! I'm uber excited about our Panthers this year! 

Have a great week ahead!

Sep 20, 2021 07:31 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I love your philosophy, Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV, MD

Happy Monday!

Sep 20, 2021 07:32 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

A soul afire is impossible to stop, Lise Howe! The passion is also contagious! 

Sep 20, 2021 07:33 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

A different Monday than intended, but no less relevant to read!  Thank you for this inspiring post!  

Sep 27, 2021 03:54 PM