Mornings With Me

The Invisible Agent: Mornings with Me

✨ The Invisible Agent ✨
I’m Doug, a real estate broker and unapologetic introvert. This series is my tongue-in-cheek look at life, business, and the quirks of being a “quiet operator” in a world that seems built for extroverts. Think humor, honesty, and the occasional escape plan—proof that you don’t have to be loud to make an impact.

You know those people who leap out of bed at 5 a.m., throw on their running shoes, and start the day with a green juice and a motivational podcast? Yeah… that’s not me.  However, I do get up early and drink my coffee and read a book.

Here’s what my mornings actually look like:

Step one: I sit up, put my feet on the floor, and stretch. Nothing heroic here—just proof that gravity still works.

Step two: I have a little chat with myself. Something like:

• “Doug, you have the power to make this day good.”
• “You can choose happiness today.”
• “Whatever you do, you’re going to do it well.”

It’s basically my pep talk before coffee.

Step three: My brain starts quietly plotting. Not evil plotting (though I am the Invisible Agent), just everyday plotting:

• What needs doing around the house? Cleaning, yard work, washing the car?
• Relationship things—like birthday cards, gifts, or baking a cake.
• Business priorities—do I focus on clients today, or is it more of a marketing day?
• And finally, me—exercise, staying healthy, and still not drinking much alcohol (yep, that’s a thing).

And here’s my favorite trick: if yesterday was rough, I declare it dead. Gone. Buried. I remind myself I only get one day at a time, and today, I choose to be happy in it.

It’s not flashy, but it works. And honestly, sometimes the quietest routines are the most powerful.

Because being The Invisible Agent doesn’t just mean I work differently—it also means I live differently. Intentionally. One quiet morning pep talk at a time.

Quiet broker. Big results. UFOs welcome.

Photo credit:  Me, in my pj’s