Welcome to another insightful episode of Coach’s Corner on the Double Duty Agent Podcast! In this episode, host Carla Higgins tackles a mindset that every real estate agent should embrace: Progress Over Perfection. This philosophy is especially crucial for double-duty agents juggling multiple responsibilities while striving to build a successful real estate business.

Carla explores what it means to prioritize progress over perfection, why it’s essential for growth, and how to implement it effectively. From overcoming fears about social media posts to making that imperfect call, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you keep moving forward, no matter how busy your schedule gets.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The Definition of Progress Over Perfection: Learn how to focus on taking action, making improvements, and continuously moving forward without letting the pursuit of perfection hold you back.

• Why Progress Over Perfection Works: Discover the key benefits of adopting this mindset, including:
  • Increased agility in a fast-paced real estate market.
  • Fostering creativity and innovation.
  • Reducing stress and pressure.
  • Building confidence through consistent action.

• Real-World Examples: Insights from successful companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Google that have thrived by prioritizing progress over perfection. Learn how their approaches to experimentation and calculated risks can inspire your real estate journey.

• Actionable Tips for Agents: Carla shares practical steps to overcome perfectionism and implement this mindset in your business:

1. Start Small: Take immediate action in areas where perfectionism is holding you back.
2. Set Realistic Goals: Focus on consistency rather than flawless execution.
3. Embrace Failure as Feedback: View mistakes as opportunities for growth.
4. Celebrate Progress: Recognize and reward every step forward.
5. Find Accountability: Lean on coaches, mentors, or accountability partners to stay on track.

Key Quotes from the Episode:

• “The perfect post, video, or call doesn’t exist. What matters is that you do the post, record the video, and make the call.”
• “Perfection is an illusion, but progress is real. Every step you take, no matter how imperfect, moves you closer to your goals.”
• “Being wrong might hurt you a bit, but being slow will kill you.” – Jeff Bezos

Your Next Steps:

• Identify one area where perfectionism is holding you back and commit to taking action this week.
• Implement the Double Duty 5x5 strategy: Make five calls or connections daily and focus on showing up consistently.
• Share this episode with another agent who could benefit from embracing progress over perfection.

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Keep showing up, keep striving, and keep building the life and business you’ve been dreaming of. Progress over perfection—it’s the key to your success.

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