Last night watching the X-factor made me realize how many people struggle with unemployment, debt, and dissatisfaction at work, while others spend hours watching dream chasers on TV.

Shift your focus from trendy Inbound Marketing strategies to the tried-and-true Original Inbound Marketing method—referrals, which constitute almost 40% of Realtors' business, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing building relationships with your sphere and past clients over website design, social media, and blogging, for a more effective and rewarding approach in 2013.

Years ago, a friend complained about job market struggles and life issues over a drink, rejecting the idea of starting a business with excuses like needing capital and an MBA, dismissing success stories as 'easy for you to say.' In life and business, we often use 'easy for you to say' to avoid challenges, but in reality, it's just an excuse for fear or laziness.

Watch out for productivity zombies – they're everywhere, from failed entrepreneurs to trend-chasers and negative influences; stay focused, take action on important tasks, and surround yourself with a supportive community to avoid becoming one of them.

Dr. Samuel Langley, well-funded by the government, failed in his attempt to create a manned flying machine in 1903. In contrast, the Wright brothers, lacking education and funding, succeeded with determination and a $1,000 investment, showing that hard work and perseverance lead to success despite initial setbacks.

Are you stuck in the 50/90 Rule, killing both your business and personal life?

Shift to the 90/50 Rule, focusing 90% energy on impactful tasks 50% of the time; stop boasting about hours worked and embrace results over time, leading to increased productivity and a more balanced life.

Wisconsin native Darin draws lessons from the Packers' 13-0 season, advocating for a 'Draft & Develop' business strategy, emphasizing long-term commitment, and cautioning against the costly pursuit of short-term gains in the entrepreneurial world.

Discover how Darin prioritized client satisfaction over sales numbers, leading to team success in real estate. Understand the impact of review sites like 37Signals, and follow their lead by implementing transparent feedback systems. Utilize platforms like ReviewOurAgents.com in real estate to gather and showcase client reviews, fostering trust and improving service for increased productivity.

Knowing how your clients think is crucial in real estate marketing. It's not about assuming they think like you, but understanding their perspective.

Let's learn from a simple example with my dog Pearl and see how it applies to real estate.

Discover the Value of Your Time: Learn how to prioritize tasks and increase productivity by reevaluating your perspective on time, as shared by one of my coaching clients who halved their task completion time through a simple exercise.

Explore how Professor Philip Zimbardo reveals how our views on time shape our lives, affecting everything from work to relationships, presenting the idea of living in six different time zones, each with two variations.

Lloyd Persinger, the epitome of productivity, and to my brother Kevin! Their example of balancing work and family has shaped my values.

From sports to family time, Dad was always there. Now, as a dad myself, I'm inspired to carry on their legacy of productivity while cherishing family.