A new feature in Tuesday Tactics for 2014 is our “Great Read Roundup” in which we highlight some of the best pieces we’ve read recently and why they might matter to your real estate career.
The 30 second habit with a lifelong impact
(5 minute read)
Why it matters: Sharpen up your team. Contains a very insightful, simply habit: “Immediately after every lecture, meeting, or any significant experience, take 30 seconds – no more, no less – to write down the most important points. If you always do just this, said his grandfather, and even if you only do this, with no other revision, you will be okay.” Read the article for the why and how… it’s worth it.
A Simple Daily Intervention Decreases Employee Stress
(1 minute read)
Why it matters: Is your team feeling the pressure? Very interesting approach to managing stress: “Stress levels and physical complaints declined by roughly 15% after employees were directed to spend 10 minutes writing about three things that had gone well each day, says a team of researchers led by Joyce E. Bono of the University of Florida.” The detailed study is linked from the article.
How to Spin One Topic into Six Blog Posts
(4 minute read)
Why it matters: Having a hard time finding just the write angle for your newsletter or blog post? Here are six great ways to take one topic an make it relevant to readers in different ways. Great for building traffic and increasing a post’s viral reach.