Most people believe they only have two choices when pushed by a client: Cave in (Submission) or snap back (Aggression). Neither builds respect. There is a third option: Leadership. Boundaries do not require you to be harsh; they simply require you to be clear. When you're clear, the client feels safe. Be honest: When you feel pressured, is your default to cave or to snap?

Pressure I felt- deciding if I should host an open house this weekend Thought I had- I should do this for my business, but I don't want to work Sunday Feeling I had- torn and grateful that this agent thought of me Action I took- looked at my calendar and booked the open Result I created- hosting open on Sunday

2/9: Pressure I felt: In a team meeting, it was discussed that I need to hit my 10 deal min and I have 0 pending Thought I had: I need to put in more effort than I am currently to get people under contract Feeling I had: I'm scared I'm not capable of meeting the goals I have for myself Action I took: Analyze and reapproach the way I'm using the systems put in place to help me succeed Results I created: Feeling more confident going into my lead gen and production lab goals for the week

2/10 Pressure I felt: My body starting to feel sick Thought I had: I need to take the day off Feeling I had: that i didn't feel up to doing anything Action I took: Getting up anyways and starting the items on my to do list Result I created: Checking off the tasks I wanted to accomplish today

Pressure:I needed to help the seller understand the logic of putting E. Wheeling on the market this weekend and keep the timeline moving. Thought:“How would she react if I just told her the photos were scheduled for Wednesday?” Feeling:Anxious, and aware I needed to stay transparent. Action:I slowed down and had a clear conversation about the strategy and timing instead of pushing the plan forward without alignment. Result:We stayed aligned, preserved trust, and kept the timeline moving.