Protect Your Energy.

Energy is everything. Where you put it, what you give it to, and who you allow to pull from it will shape your days, your mindset, and ultimately, your future. Every morning we wake up with a certain amount of energy—almost like a currency. The question is: what are you going to spend it on?

Will you invest it into chasing your dreams, building something that matters, and taking steps toward a life you’re proud of? Or will you let the negativity of others drain you—people who are miserable in their own reality and want nothing more than to drag you down to their level?

The truth is, most people who talk shit aren’t happy themselves. Their comments say more about them than they ever will about you. Hurt people hurt people. And if you let that energy consume you, you’ll end up feeding the wrong wolf.

Real Estate and the “Car Salesman” Stigma

In real estate, this couldn’t be truer. Unfortunately, our profession often comes with the same reputation as the stereotypical car salesman. People assume we’re just chasing commissions, not truly caring about their best interest. I fight that every single day by giving more—whether it’s helping a client fix up their home, walking their dog before a showing, or going the extra mile to make sure they feel taken care of.

But no matter how much good you do, there will always be people who hate on you. People who assume the worst. People who say, “He’s just another agent.” That’s their lens, not mine. My job is to stay focused on the energy I can control—serving my clients and building something bigger than a paycheck.

Podcasting, Hate, and Taylor Swift’s Advice

Then there’s my podcast. I’m a novice. I don’t have a Hollywood studio. My edits aren’t flawless. But guess what? I’m doing it anyway. I’m putting myself out there, creating, learning, and building momentum.

And of course, there are comments. Some good, some bad. Most of the positivity gets drowned out by that one hater who says, “This looks amateur.” And it’s wild, because I can get 100 people cheering me on, but the one negative comment will echo the loudest in my head.

Taylor Swift said something recently on the New Heights podcast that stuck with me: time and energy are luxury items, and most people can’t afford them. Read that again. If you really believe your time and energy are precious, then why would you give them away so freely to someone who doesn’t even like themselves? Haters gonna hate, but it’s none of my business.

The truth is, if you’re not getting hate, you’re probably not doing anything worth noticing.

Feeding the Right Energy

This is where I’m learning to focus: feed the positivity, starve the negativity. I want to pour my energy into the clients who trust me, the family I love, the podcast listeners who do support me, and the dream I’m building here in Montana. That’s what matters.

It’s not easy. I’d be lying if I said I never catch myself dwelling on the one negative comment instead of the hundred positive ones. But every time I do, I remind myself—what I feed my brain will manifest into my day.

So I choose to feed the right wolf.

Final Thought

Whether you’re chasing a dream, building a business, or just trying to live a little better every day: protect your energy. Don’t let the people who are stuck in their unhappiness drain yours. Keep showing up. Keep building. Keep creating. Because at the end of the day, energy is everything—and where you put it will define the life you’re living.