The Difference Between Fear and Danger
October 13, 2020
In last week’s Metrix newsletter, our featured Book of the Week was ‘How I Built This’ by Guy Raz. In this book, Guy talks about the idea of fear, how we handle it, and how it relates to actual danger. Fear is our reaction to a perceived danger and is a made up feeling; it […] The Difference Between Fear and Danger
Time: From End to Beginning
October 6, 2020
Back in September we talked around how to more efficiently manage your time when it comes to running your business. While it is vital to have a strong time management structure in place for business, I believe that it is just as, if not more, important to have this dialed in for your personal life! […] Time: From End to Beginning
Exercising Your Emotional Resilience
September 29, 2020
Do you ever wonder how some people can be faced with a crisis and manage to stay cool, calm, and collected the entire time, while others create massive amounts of stress and don’t think they will ever make it through? It can be said that the first set of people has an incredible amount of […] Exercising Your Emotional Resilience
The Proof is in Your Perseverance
September 22, 2020
In my sales team, we used to run ‘Fail Forward Friday’ each week during our team huddles. We used to share personal stories around failure and perseverance, most of which was me sharing my own stories. However, as of late, we have redesigned these to be focused around various public figures or individuals that we […] The Proof is in Your Perseverance
The Value of a Black Hat
September 15, 2020
Many of my business partners and team members will tell you that one of my favorite roles to play is the black hat, or as some may know it, the devil’s advocate. Furthermore, I believe it is one of the most crucial roles in a team to help further drive success. The black hat is […] The Value of a Black Hat
Looking Back on Half a Century
August 25, 2020
For this week’s blog, I wanted to feature a member of our Metrix Family, the one and only: Eric Heinen. Eric recently celebrated the big 5-0 and shared a Facebook post with a pretty incredible list of lessons he has learned over his 50 years on Earth. We wanted to share these with you today […] Looking Back on Half a Century
The End Game
August 4, 2020
When a problem occurs, our initial instinct is to seek out the easiest place to start and work towards a solution, knocking out the various pieces of the problem along the way. We are conditioned to think, solve problems, and make decisions from beginning to end. We take the first available or the simplest route […] The End Game
A Long-Term Mentality in a Shifting Market
March 24, 2020
I recently stumbled across an article on The Motley Fool, and although it references the stock market, the mindset and perspective can very well be applied to the real estate market as well. The basis of the article is about having long-term vision. Right off the bat, Warren Buffett is quoted saying, “If you aren’t […] A Long-Term Mentality in a Shifting Market
‘Tis the Season of Gratitude!
November 26, 2019
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, this week’s blog is written by our Director of Client Services, Katelyn, who has put together something special! The holiday season is sure to make you extra grateful for this beautiful thing we call “Life”! Whether you are spending the holidays feasting on delicious meals, sharing family traditions, exchanging gifts […] ‘Tis the Season of Gratitude!
An Abundance Mindset
August 13, 2019
As most of us know, mindset plays a very significant role in our ability to succeed at a high level, not only in business but also in life. When you operate with an ‘abundance mindset’ you understand that there is an unlimited amount of resources available to you — money, recognition, opportunity, and more. This […] An Abundance Mindset