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Katie Minkus
October 30, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Aloha, Matt… I especially like the section about not sleeping in the poppy field… I live and work in Hawaii on the Big Island – it’s a fairly remote place, so I often find myself hours and hours and hours in front of the computer as it’s the fastest and most economical way for me to connect with the world – and of course, my clients. However, I agree that it’s necessary to learn, then step away from the technology and practice! Question for you – how do you structure your time? Do you give yourself daily limits for computer work? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! Best of luck and warmest aloha to you. Katie Minkus, R(B)
Matt Stigliano
October 30, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Katie – First off, you’re my new favorite friend. I’m obsessed by Hawaii. Its my favorite place on earth that I’ve ever been to (and that’s saying a lot).
Don’t get me wrong, I am guilty of taking more than a few naps in the poppy field.
For me, I’m still working out structure to my days. I’ve always been a computer nerd, so being at the computer seems natural to me. Of course, this is where I am learning and growing the most, as I’ve had to rethink my time management skills when it comes to computer time. I do try and get away from it every evening, so I can spend time with my wife. My days are an up and down experience of how I spend my time – a lot of that has to do with my attempt to create a new site, so more time is spent looking at computer screens than I’d like.
I guess its a lot different on an island as well…as your potential local client base is more limited than some places. But of course, since many Hawaii buyers are probably from other places, I would think you could spend more time in front of a computer and “work” than most.
My suggestion for your schedule:
7am-8am: Wake up and drink Kona coffee on the lanai
8am-noon: Sit by pool with fruity drink in hand
Noon-5pm: Watch waves roll by with fruity drink in hand
6pm-7pm: Luau!
7pm-11pm: Watch waves roll by on moonlit beach with fruity drink in hand
Oh and try and fit real estate in there somewhere.
Haha.
Missy Caulk
October 30, 2008 at 3:59 pm
I’m going for the parties, LOL…
Paula Henry
November 1, 2008 at 8:30 am
I’m not going this year, but will absorb all the information posted as others post.
I am definitely going to adopt Matt’s daily schedule 🙂
Bill Lublin
November 3, 2008 at 7:49 am
Matt; I’ve been at the Peabody a few times (and will be there this week) but I’ve never even seen the pool (does that mean I spend too much time in meetings?)
NAR is well worth the trip – try to make it next year- I’ll buy lunch.
Bill