Good morning! I'm headed out for another 5 days of R&R and am amazed at my ability to take time off; especially since all of a sudden I'm pretty busy.
My point is that all of us are afraid of taking time away because we might miss out on a deal or feel like we're not responding to our clients fast enough. I know I am. I used to have a tough time being away because I thought I might miss something. I'm here to tell you that I think it imperative that we take time off. It recharges us and allows us to appreciate other things besides our work. Let's face it. We have a job that can feel like 24/7 sometimes and it's so easy to get trapped and working all the time. Then we risk burnout and resentment that we can't get away.
So my advice to you is take a day off if you haven't recently. Or take a vacation if it's been a while. Your job will still be there (hopefully) upon your return. The last time I went on vacation (a couple weeks ago) I got all kinds of inquiries for mortgages which was a nice surprise. I told my wife at that time that I ought to take more time off! Friends of mine take quite a bit of time off during the year and they're realtors. They do cool things like trips to Mexican villages and looking after other people's kids. I frankly admire their sense of work and play.
So take some time off! What have you got to lose? Have a great day!
Paul
Paul McFadden
Paul - No doubt about it that vacation and time off creates more work. That's great that you're getting away, I hope you have a good trip. We're off to the Caribbean here in the next 23 days!
Stan Barsch
Awesome, Stan. Be sure to drink a foo-foo drink for me!
Paul
Sometimes it's fun to experiment with this idea that we're never busier than when we're about to take some time off -- maybe tell everyone that you're going somewhere, and do it later than that? If it scares up some biz, it's clearly a sign that there is definitely a Murphy's Law!
Thanks, Konnie. Do it anyway! Take care.
Li: All work and no play makes us all dull! Never forget that. Take care.
Paul
After several years without a vacation (for fear of missing a loan or letting a referral partner down) I finally decided to take some time off this summer. I have enjoyed going camping with my two year old daughter and we are going to Florida in a couple of weeks. I have learned that I need to rejuvenate for myself professionally and personally. Enjoy your R&R!
Paul, Just when it was nice to see you back, you leave again.....have agreat time. We all need to relax. Ironically, nothing bad really ever happens when we are away. It is just like we left it about 100% of the time.
Nice post
Bo
Taking a break is a wonderful way to recharge your batteries.
Rebecca: Good for you. Life is short; I've discovered we need to get away!
Bo: I'm back now. Thanks for your thoughts and I'll talk to you soon!
Jackie: I couldn't agree with you more! Back to work!
Paul
on my way to a nice 2 week vacation just as i read this
Dom: Have a great trip. Take care.
Paul