Communication skills Quote by Susan C. Young
““The Service Mindset. When I began my real estate career at the age of twenty-two, I had a fresh Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing in one hand and ‘a tiger by the tail’ in the other. I was on a mission to be successful in life and in business and make a lot of money in the process. Every goal I set was about Me. Me. Me! I was driven by: How much money could I make? Which property listings paid the biggest commissions? How many calls did I need to make to schedule new appointments? How many listings did I need to have to hit my target? You can see where I am going with this! Working full-time, nights and weekends, seven days a week, I only made eleven thousand dollars in the first year! I was tired, disillusioned, and knew that I had to either change careers or massively shift my mindset. I chose the latter. I took ALL focus off me and re-directed my time, energy, and resources to serving my clients. Their hopes, needs, and desires became my primary focus. How could I help solve their problems?””
About This Quote
A shift from self‑focused ambition to client‑centered service transforms success and fulfillment.
In simple terms: Focus on serving others instead of self.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize client needs over personal gain.
Themes
service
mindset
career
growth
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- real estate
- entrepreneurship
- client meetings
- networking
Key Concepts
customer focus
purpose
value creation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reframe personal goals to benefit others?
- What habits help maintain a service mindset?
A Different Perspective
Success measured only by money can lead to burnout.
