As Realtors, we deal with people during one of the most stressful times of their life. For myriad of reasons clients often get upset, frustrated and overwhelmed during a real estate transaction. When panic, regret, frustration or fear emerge for our clients, these heightened emotions can create "bumpy" times for all parties involved. Our job is to keep the transaction running as smoothly as possible. To do the job, we need to be compassionate, centered and composed. When emotions fly, staying grounded and clear-thinking can be difficult.

"See the job, do the job, stay out of the misery."

This simple quote from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (who introduced the world to Transcendental Meditation (TM) some fifty years ago) has become a mantra for me during stressful times transacting real estate.  When emotions are running high, repeating this mantra has been a saving grace, providing calm and clarity for the job at hand.

"See the job, do the job, stay out of the misery."

"See the job, do the job, stay out of the misery."