Significant Career Lesson From a Vice President at Catalyst Commercial Real Estate
Sean, a VP at Catalyst Commercial Real Estate, emphasizes the importance of proactive action, stating that "doing no action is what will kill you" in the fast-paced commercial real estate industry, and that even if unsure of the right direction, it's better to "just always put one foot forward" rather than succumb to hesitation and inaction.
Actionable Tips, Industry Realities, Overcoming Challenges, Motivation, Practical
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Sean Willett
Vice President
Catalyst Commercial Real Estate
San Diego State University
Business Management & Admin, Marketing
Real Estate
Business Strategy
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Overcoming Hesitation: Hesitation can lead to failure in the commercial real estate industry.
2. Importance of Action: Taking action, even without complete certainty, is crucial for success.
3. Proactive Communication: Don't be afraid to reach out to experienced individuals or seek information, even when feeling intimidated or uncertain.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
One lesson that I've learned is to always put one foot forward, regardless of whether you know it's the right foot. I hesitate to say that because you don't want to go in the wrong direction for too long, but a lot of hesitation can cause failure in this industry.
For example, maybe you're calling someone and you're a little scared. If you're a broker and you're frightened because this person is so experienced, just make the call. Or you don't necessarily know what position you want to hire for your development project, or what needs to be done with the city. Make the call, call someone, try to figure it out.
Just take a step forward, because inaction is what will kill you. You have to take some sort of action all day, every time.