4-22-2026 London, Lessons, and Letting Go

It’s Tuesday night in London, and I head home in the morning. There’s something about that last night feeling, a mix of gratitude, exhaustion, and a little bit of “wait, that went fast.”

This trip started a little unexpectedly. I jumped on a flight earlier than planned and squeezed everything into a tighter window than I thought possible. Somehow, it all worked out, and honestly, that theme carried through the whole week.

I gave myself two days solo before my dad and Tag arrived. I explored, pushed myself socially, and also felt the quiet. The British are lovely, but not exactly chatty. I didn’t expect that part to feel as noticeable as it did. When I finally made a friend on the bus to Stonehenge, it felt like a bigger win than it probably should have, but connection matters more than we think.

Then my people arrived, and everything shifted. The energy came back. The conversations flowed. We saw Operation Mincemeat, which was hilarious, visited the British Museum and stood in front of the Rosetta Stone, did the hop-on hop-off bus, ate amazing food, and walked a lot. Tag even took a day to go explore old family cemeteries outside Birmingham, which felt very on brand for him.

It’s funny how that works. You think you’re going somewhere for one reason, but what you really get is something completely different. This trip reminded me of what fills me up.

Real Estate, Real People, and Showing Up Fully

The convention was incredible. Not just tactics or strategies, but a real focus on becoming a better human while building a business.

That matters to me. In real estate, especially in the foothills communities, I’m not just helping people buy and sell homes. I’m often helping families through major life transitions. Downsizing, moving parents, handling estates, and navigating years of memories and belongings. It’s never just a transaction.

A few things really stuck with me.

Timothy Armoo said that when you’re lacking confidence, remember that we’re all going to die, so it doesn’t really matter. It sounds intense, but it was oddly freeing. If I’m nervous about getting on camera or posting on social media, what am I actually afraid of?

Oliver Burkeman reminded me that real life is happening right now. Beyond the mountains are just more mountains. There is no moment where everything is done, and you finally feel complete. You can still have goals, but not at the expense of missing what’s happening today.

That hit home, especially thinking about my clients. So many people wait for the perfect timing, the perfect market, the perfect moment to make a move. But life doesn’t wait like that.

Fiona talked about leading with kindness and not chasing money. Clare shared that you have to raise your floor before you can raise your ceiling, which really means raising your standards before expecting bigger results.

Clair Moir talked about leadership, being clear on the goal but flexible on how you get there. If you want creativity and ownership from a team, you have to give people space to contribute. That applies to how I work with clients, too. When people feel empowered, better decisions happen.

Dr. Thomas Curran’s message on perfectionism really stayed with me. There is no real link between perfectionism and performance. That one surprised me. What stood out even more was the idea that our potential is limitless only when we accept that we are limited. If I only have four hours to work, then I focus on doing my best work in those four hours. No beating myself up, no trying to stretch beyond what is realistic. Just show up fully in the time I have.

And then there was Jessica Dante, who said to just be a human on social media. That one is hard for me. I don’t feel naturally over the top or performative. I love making people laugh, but that usually just happens in the moment, not on command. So, figuring out how to show up, educate people about real estate, and still feel like myself is something I’m going to keep working on.

Bianca said something that really stuck. Do not lose through fear. If I don’t try something because I’m afraid, I don’t learn anything. That’s the real loss.

Overall, the convention wasn’t just about business. It was about taking care of myself, understanding who I am, and letting that be what attracts the right clients.

If you’re an agent reading this, I cannot recommend Inspire Network enough. The amount of value shared daily is incredible, and it’s one of those communities that actually makes you better.