Trust Yourself, And Prepare to Be Surprised

With summer coming to a close and fall on the horizon, I think about the change of seasons.

The next couple of weeks signal the start of the school year for kids across the country, and the beginning of the holiday season (if you think I’m rushing things just go to the stores that are slashing prices on summer goods and stocking up on Halloween merchandise).

I reflect on the beginning of my career, which took place in 1988—twenty years ago. At that time, 16 years had passed since I last worked.

1972 is when I exited the workforce and became a fulltime mom to raise my daughter, Nicole. Howard and Michael came next.

For those of you out there who struggle with self-confidence, I know exactly how you feel. For those of you who are starting something completely new, like a new career, parenthood, or a relationship, you’re in good company.

Welcome to the Labor Force

Nicole was older, my sons, Howard and Michael were in school, and Saeed, my husband, suggested that I return to the workforce. After 16 years of full-time motherhood I was reluctant.

Yes, real estate is full of opportunity, but I considered the challenges that were ahead of me.

Saeed was a prominent figure the real estate community. The agents and brokers knew me as his wife. That added more pressure.

Imagine my anxieties--“Myra. You mean Saeed’s wife? Yeah, she tried to launch a real estate career, and it flopped.”

Here’s a short list of my greatest fears:

1. I won’t be successful
2. I won’t close deals
3. I’ll fall flat on my face
4. I’ll fail miserably and everyone in the real estate community will have a good laugh

What did I do? Tune in and I’ll continue my story.

♦Digg it   ♦del.icio.us   ♦Add to Technorati Faves