Perseverance in our businesses

Sometimes I find myself tuned out to all else around me and just thinking. 

The thought of perseverance has been on my mind lately more than anything else.  I suppose this comes from seeing other agents leave this business or becoming frustrated at the situation they find themselves in.  In complete contrast, I read an article in Real Estate Executive this morning that profiled an agent who has overcome unbelievable obstacles to become a successful agent today.  In this business, at least at the point that I am at right now, foresight and a determination to persevere until our vision comes to fruition is so very important. 

All of this makes me think - the decisions we make right now, although seemingly insignificant, will determine the direction our careers take.  I am tempted at times to believe that the big life-changing decisions are still around the corner, but that is not true.  My tendency to procrastination will not dictate to them.  They are here now.  My decision to blog, to market in a certain way, or to do nothing, are signs of what I have already decided that I will become.  So in a way, my success or failure is already here at my doorstep.

 I enjoy these moments to sit and think because usually I think of something that I haven't before and it helps me in my business or in my life.