A road trip… the classic American vacation.  Hitting the open road, seeing beautiful parts of the country, and catching a glimpse of what makes this country great.  It is a wonderful adventure, and hopefully everyone gets to experience it at least once.

However, be ready for the long haul.

Getting to a destination several states away takes a LONG time.  Like many of you, I am very busy, and my days are tightly packed with things to accomplish.  So spending 80+ hours in a tight space, without much to do, seemed daunting.  Little did I know that this time was exactly what I needed, and taught me a lot about meeting my goals in residential real estate.

1. The Journey is the Destination

On the road, I initially wanted to arrive at our next destination as quickly as possible.  However, on a road trip, there are always hundreds of miles in front of you.  No matter how you slice it, there is a long way to go.

At some point, I realized that the time in the car wasn’t just an interlude to the vacation.  The hours on the road WERE the vacation.  It was wonderful time to think, relax, and enjoy time with family.  By living in the moment, I was able to appreciate the highway, rather than being cranky, cramped, or grumpy. Continue reading “5 Things 80+ hours of Driving Taught Me About Meeting Goals in Residential Real Estate in Grand Rapids” →