As I talk to managers in real estate companies across the country, there’s a common theme emerging.

Many of you are tired.

Over the last eight weeks, you’ve worked long hours, given much, and put your heart and soul into sustaining those who depend on you.

As you face another week, you might be asking yourself: How am I going to do this?

Seth Godin recently shared some advice that may help jump start you today.

There’s rarely a straight line from here to better.

The slog won’t last forever. And winning streaks aren’t endless either.

As we move through time, we’re often presented with opportunities that are carefully disguised as problems.

And every day we’re forced to make a choice.

The default might be to hold back, but it’s not the only option.

The other option is to report for duty, keep fighting, and don’t give up.

Why? You’re needed.

These problems that have been thrust upon you are your opportunities to be a leader.

Changing your mindset is something you control.