Are You A Go-Giver or A Go-getter? Or Both?

Everyone has heard of a Go-getter. Most good Realtors are Go-getters. Go-getters are people who take action rather than waiting for circumstances to go their way. They create circumstances that go their way and make things happen. They get things done! But as great as it is to be a Go-getter, being a Go-giver is even better.

So what is a Go-giver you ask? Well, a Go-giver adds value to others in a way that helps them significantly while at the same time increasing their own sense of joy and improving their bottom line, both in business and their personal life.

Being focused on others instead of focused on yourself makes other people feel good about you and makes them recognize the value you bring to their lives. When that happens, they're much more excited about adding value to your life, just as you have for them. Therefore creating a win/win for you both.

The golden rule of business is that all things being equal, people will do business with and refer business to those people they know, like, and trust. There's no quicker, more powerful, or more effective method of eliciting those feelings in others than by focusing on putting their interests first. We all remember the saying “ people don’t care what you know, til they know that you care”, right? That was one of the first things I was taught in real estate. I have tried to always remember that in my business and I feel it has paid off over the years.

I like the term Go-giver. I plan on using it more and practicing it more in my life and business. I think you can be both a Go-getter and a Go-giver. So for 2012, do you want to be more of a Go-giver? Why not try it? It could make you happier and more successful.