3 Ways to Get 2019 Off to a Great Start
Louisiana Realtors • December 26, 2018
A new year is a new start. This is especially true from a professional perspective. The beginning of a new calendar is great opportunity to keep momentum rolling while starting off on the best possible foot. Here are three quick and easy tips to keep in mind as January 1st approaches.
Set Meaningful Goals
A goal without a deadline is just a dream. Take this time before the 2019 arrives to think about not only what you want to accomplish, but when you want to accomplish it by. These could be quarterly goals, several small achievements, or a grand overall goal that has benchmarks that you can track through the year. Whatever it may be, set it now and commit to it. Make your goals visual. Put them in writing and leave them somewhere you’ll see them each. Constant visual, tangible reminders are a great way to hold yourself accountable.
Know What You Need to Do Daily to Meet Your Goals
Once you have your goals established you can work backwards from your deadline to know exactly what steps you need to take, and when to take them. It’s simple math. If your goal is to have x number of transactions in the first quarter, divide that number by 90, and you’ll know how often you need to close to meet your goal. This is a great strategy for understanding if you are ahead of, or behind schedule.
What is Your “Why”?
The context of your goals is very important. Why do you want to accomplish “x”? Understanding both what this achievement would mean to you personally and professionally, as well as the consequences of not meeting your goal can really put it into perspective. Knowing the answers to these questions transforms your goal from finish line full of numbers into a unique, personal story.
Louisiana REALTORS® CEO Norman Morris issued the following statement after SpaceX announced plans to invest $100 billion in a new launch facility in Vermilion Parish. The project is expected to create 3,000 direct jobs and more than 8,100 indirect jobs across Acadiana. “SpaceX’s investment is an extraordinary economic win for Louisiana. We congratulate Governor Jeff Landry, Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois, Vermilion Parish leaders, and everyone who helped bring this historic project home. The housing and infrastructure improvements needed to support more than 11,000 new job opportunities should generate a huge economic boost to the Acadiana and Gulf Coast region. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, each typical Louisiana home sale generates approximately $88,600 in economic activity. Even if only half of the new SpaceX related jobs lead to a home purchase, the impact would generate nearly half a billion dollars across our state's economy. That improves our tax base and school systems, and ripples through our economy touching builders, bankers, hardware stores, appliance dealers, contractors and so many more. “Housing is not downstream of economic development; it is an essential infrastructure. Louisiana REALTORS® and our partners stand ready to help turn these new jobs into homes, stronger communities and lasting roots in Louisiana. Economic development creates jobs, but housing turns those jobs into homes. Let’s make Louisiana home again, together.” Economic-impact estimates are illustrative calculations by Louisiana REALTORS® using employment projections from Louisiana Economic Development and the National Association of REALTORS®’ estimated economic impact per typical Louisiana home sale. They are not forecasts or recurring annual-impact figures. Enjoy the video below from the Louisiana Department of Economic Development .
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