People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.

People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.
- Zig Ziglar

This quote is probably one of my all time favorites; in fact, it is the quote that got me interested in quotes.

A while back I heard a motivational speaker named Mark Leader speak at a real estate meeting I was at.  In reality, he did not say anything I had not heard before, he just said it a little different.  I thoroughly enjoyed his message and plan on attending a 3-day training seminar he is hosting in the future.

I asked several older agents what they thought; most said something like "He wasn't like all the other 'dog and pony' shows I've seen".  I realize there are a lot of motivational speakers, books, websites, blogs (this one included) and what not that one can have access to.  And it might even be overwhelming at times.  But, like Zig said here, it doesn't last forever.  In my case with Mark Leader, he said a couple things I already knew, but he "reminded" of it; that helped me.  You see, when I went through the previous training and was motivated, it didn't last. I needed it again. 

Zig compares it to bathing.  I worked 20-years in a jail, I dealt with people who did not take regular baths / showers.  Oh they may have taken a bath last week, but, TRUST ME, it didn't last, they needed another one! 

I write this daily quote blog for this exact reason.  To give everyone a little shot in the arm every day!