(Inspired by Netflix’s The Life List, but written for anyone trying to build a career that feels more like them.)
What if your younger self made a list of everything you wanted out of life—before bills, burnout, or being “realistic” set in?
That’s the idea behind The Life List on Netflix. In the film, Alex Rose (played by Sofia Carson) must complete a series of goals she wrote at 13 in order to receive her late mother’s inheritance. The list takes her on a journey of self-discovery, where she uncovers family secrets and finds unexpected romance. These aren’t career goals or status milestones—they’re deeply personal wishes from a younger version of herself.
That got me thinking.
If you’re a real estate agent, this might hit home even more. Because in this business, it’s easy to lose sight of who you are when you’re constantly trying to keep up.
Most of us don’t need a lawyer to hand us a list. We already carry one—it’s just buried under everything we’ve picked up along the way. Pressure. Noise. Expectations.
But it’s still there.
Find Clarity in Your Real Estate Career
Clarity isn’t about having every detail figured out—it’s about knowing what kind of work brings out your best. What kind of clients you actually enjoy helping. What pace, style, and structure allow you to do your best thinking and your most meaningful work.
In real estate, that kind of clarity shows up when your day feels like a natural fit—not forced. When the way you work lines up with who you are, everything feels a little lighter and more focused.
Sometimes, the first step is just getting quiet enough to listen. If you’re in Fort Myers, take a walk at Lakes Park, along the John Yarbrough Linear Park, or out at Bowditch Point on the beach. You don’t need a perfect plan. Just a moment of space to hear yourself again.
How Real Estate Agents Show Up at Their Best
Some people are fixers. They see what’s not working and feel pulled to make it better. They’re not negative—they’re problem-solvers. If there’s a sticking point in a deal, they’re already working out a solution while everyone else is still reacting.
Some people are feelers. They walk into a room and sense the temperature without a thermometer. They can tell when a client is overwhelmed or unsure—and they know just how to respond to help them feel seen and safe again.
Some people carry a quiet confidence that puts others at ease. They don’t second-guess every move, and because of that, their clients don’t either. That steadiness builds trust—and that trust leads to action.
There’s no one way to be great in this business. But there is a way to be great by being yourself.
What Happens When Real Estate Feels Aligned
Confidence doesn’t come from trying to do everything—it comes from doing the right things in a way that feels true to you.
When your work aligns with what you’re naturally good at, something shifts. You stop overthinking. You trust your instincts. You start showing up with more focus, more freedom, and a quiet kind of momentum.
That clarity gives you ownership. It makes you want to get better—not to prove something, but because it matters to you. And when your effort connects to something meaningful, your confidence grows in a way that sticks.
That’s not hustle. That’s alignment.
Hungry. Humble. Human. | The Traits That Set Great Agents Apart
The people who stand out in this business aren’t trying to be the smartest person in the room. They listen well. They ask good questions. They do the work without needing credit for every win.
They care about people, not just transactions. They take ownership when things go sideways. They stay confident without acting like they have it all figured out.
They’re hungry to grow, humble enough to learn, and grounded enough to treat others like human beings—not obstacles or stepping stones.
That mix—hungry, humble, and human—is hard to find. And even harder to forget.
Reconnect With What Matters in Your Real Estate Career
Not your to-do list.
Not your 5-year plan.
The real one.
The one that reflects who you are, what you love doing, and the kind of difference you want to make.
Start there. And build from it.
If you want a simple way to get started, here’s one:
Think back on three moments when time seemed to disappear—when you were fully engaged, energized, and at your best. Not when you were checking off the most boxes. Not when you got the most praise. Just the times that felt the most like you.
That’s your clue.
Whether you’re early in your real estate career or years into it, reconnecting with your real life list can change everything.
We’re here if you want to talk it through. Give us a call or reach out here…we’d love to connect.
