MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, AUTHOR & SUCCESS COACH

December 2024 Good News Disciplined workers get there faster

 

Disciplined workers get there faster

 

I have always felt blessed to have been born into a great family.  Most of my relatives were teachers or preachers. My mother is one of nine siblings, and every one of them was talented in some way.

 

I am the youngest of five, and I entered the world a lot later than my siblings did. (I think some people would call that a mistake… LOL) I marched to the beat of a different drummer from the beginning. I was nonconforming and rebellious, unlike my siblings.  I also had a difficult time focusing. ADHD wasn’t diagnosed back then, but I’m sure I could have been a poster child for it.

 

In spite of all these differences, I did have one thing in common with everybody else in my family: a strong work ethic. I learned early in life that being disciplined is a key factor in achieving success.

 

Discipline is the ability to maintain focus and consistency in our actions, especially when our motivation goes away and we start losing interest, which happens to all of us from time to time. Disciplined workers don’t just clock in and out; they invest time in improving their skills, managing their tasks, and cultivating productive habits.

 

I began selling real estate in 1983 and started doing motivational speaking in 1995. In both of these careers, I attribute every bit of success I have achieved to being disciplined.

 

“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments.”  — Jim Rohn

 

Disciplined people have the following skills in common:

 

  1. Goal Setting: They define their objectives clearly. They break their goals into manageable tasks, figuring out exactly what they need to accomplish each day. Setting goals is still very important to me today.

 

  1. Time Management: They prioritize their time effectively, balancing urgent tasks with important long-term projects so they can see immediate results as well as future growth. I am constantly working on getting better at managing my time. Deciding what is time well spent and time wasted is an ongoing journey for me.

 

  1. Consistency: They show up every day, work hard, and refine their methods. If your efforts are inconsistent, you’re not going to get where you want to go.

 

  1. Resilience: When things don’t work out the first time, they bounce back with renewed determination. Instead of giving up, they analyze what went wrong, adjust their strategies, and continue moving forward.

 

Success is determined by discipline and perseverance. I believe with all my heart that if we are disciplined and we don’t give up and we create an unstoppable work ethic, there is literally nothing we can’t accomplish.

 

One of my biggest assets is my ability to help people believe in themselves to the point where they realize they can accomplish anything they decide to do.

 

Becoming disciplined is a journey; you won’t get there overnight.  Here are a few strategies that can help you develop this essential trait:

 

  • Create a Routine: Establish a daily schedule that prioritizes your most important tasks. In other words, make a to-do list every day.
  • Minimize Distractions: Identify your biggest distractions and take proactive steps to reduce them. Spend time with people who have a similar positive outlook. As Jim Rohn says, “We are the average of the five people that we spend the most time with.”
  • Set Boundaries: Learn to say no to commitments that do not align with your goals.

 

Discipline is not just a skill; it’s a lifestyle that paves the way for success. If you embrace discipline today, you will be on a faster track to achieving your dreams. That is why I can confidently tell you that disciplined workers get there faster.

 

We all have the God-given ability to become more disciplined. I would be thrilled to come to your workplace and help you build a positive work culture with an unstoppable mindset. Trust me, it works!

 

 

 

What People in the Audience are Saying…

With Van's passion, humor and experience you can be assured of one thing- your audience is going to get fired-up, built-up, and fully charged –up. As an entrepreneur at the top of his game Van is in the unique position of being able to "talk the talk" because he has "walked the walk". Over the years he has been a great inspiration to me and my staff. Van is a speaker with charisma, humility and impact and he's a difference maker in the lives of the people he touches…"

—George Akers // President, First Mortgage Corp.

I wanted to thank you for coming and speaking with our company today. I thought your presentation was awesome! I was really motivated and inspired by your thoughts and ideas. I will use this motivation to grow my business and my personal life.”

—Justin Pauls // Realtor, Tampa, Florida

We are delighted you will be accepting the award for Omaha’s Top 25 fastest growing companies. Congratulations on your outstanding growth and we wish you continued success.”

—Tracey Fortina // Omaha Chamber of Commerce

Thank you for running such a class act company. It is an honor and a pleasure to be associated with someone such as yourself. I know you are probably one of the most respected businessmen in the region.”

—Dustin Talacko // Realtor, Omaha, Nebraska

Congratulations on writing “Selling from the heart” and thank you for sharing a copy with me. Your class has been one of the most enjoyable classes I’ve ever taken. Your enthusiasm and passion for your work are awesome. But the most refreshing part of the class was your delightful sense of humor. Thank you again for being a fantastic teacher.”

—Linda Reismeiler // Student at Randall School of Real Estate, Omaha, Nebraska

Kudos to you, Van, for reaching a major goal. But more than that...For successfully building one of Omaha’s best companies from scratch and making it thrive even in less than ideal market conditions. You have realized the American Dream...And brought it home to many, many others. My best to you!”

—Todd Andrews, Anchor and Producer, KETV Omaha

Having you here again was such a blessing to so many! As I looked at the pictures, I could see just how interested each and every person was in what you had to say!

This has been such a gift to our agents when they need it the most. The fact that you come, you are so genuine and caring, you are so honest, you are not trying to sell anything and your passion to help each and every person believe in themselves and become the best they can be is HUGE! The timing is perfect for us all helping and caring about each other, so, thank YOU from the bottom of my heart for giving of yourself to help all of us!”

—Carolyn Summerton // First Mortgage Company of Idaho

I enjoyed your seminar and its focus. I was on the fence whether or not to attend and decided why not? I could have sat through an all day session if there was one, usually I end up at the seminars that start with a focus and quickly go astray. I found with yours time flew by too fast and it was already time to go but I wasn’t ready to go.”

—Scott Asbill, CDPE // Associate Broker, Realtor