Finding Joy in the Grind of Real Estate

Too many agents spend their energy worrying about interest rates, the economy, or the market—but none of that sells a home or serves a client. In this episode of The Mindful Agent, I share why I’ve stopped letting fear and uncertainty run the show, and how I’ve found joy in the grind instead.

Real growth isn’t found in the big closings or the applause. It’s in the phone calls, the follow-ups, the open house signs—it’s in the daily process that shapes who we are.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to stop fixating on what you can’t control (like the market)

• Why the daily grind is where true growth happens

• Practical ways to bring mindfulness into everyday tasks

• How presence and consistency create long-term freedom

• Why joy doesn’t come at the end of the deal—it’s available now

When we start treating the grind as the gift, we stop postponing joy for someday—and start living it today.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:35 - Worry doesn’t sell a home

02:00 - Happiness is not a destination

02:38 - Scottie Scheffler

03:34 - Joy is in the process

04:10 - Practical steps

05:16 - Outro

Links mentioned:

Scottie Scheffler (Professional Golfer)

• Referenced in the context of how fleeting victory can feel. He shared that winning a tournament only brings joy for a few minutes before life moves on, highlighting that true fulfillment comes from the process, not the trophy.

• Pre-British Open Press Conference Coverage

Mindfulness (Concept)

• Central theme of the episode, framed as bringing presence into ordinary, daily real estate tasks.

• Mindful.org – Resource on Mindfulness

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