How to Trick Yourself into Thinking You’re Working

On a recent Instagram post, The Broke Agent asked how people in the industry trick themselves into thinking they're working. Agents react with their best procrastination excuses.
The Broke Agent logo with a quote about real estate agents tricking themselves into thinking they're working long hours.
The Broke Agent logo with a quote about real estate agents tricking themselves into thinking they're working long hours.
BAM BBQ 2026

If you're still treating AI like a search engine, this is for you. BAM BBQ is two and a half hours of real instruction on AI for real estate, from conversations to content to systems. It’s free, virtual, and loaded with plays you can run the same week. Save your spot →

Six smiling real estate agents stand against orange, black, and red panels with a bold headline about learning AI now and BAMx/realtor logos in the band at the bottom.
FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
BAM BBQ 2026

If you're still treating AI like a search engine, this is for you. BAM BBQ is two and a half hours of real instruction on AI for real estate, from conversations to content to systems. It’s free, virtual, and loaded with plays you can run the same week. Save your spot →

The final stretch of the year is upon us, and we’re all feeling the procrastination leading up to the holidays. The question is, are you working to further your business in the final two weeks of the year, or are you filling your calendar with tasks to make you feel busy?

Here are the highlights from a recent post on @thebrokeagent’s Instagram, where agents called themselves out to reveal how they trick themselves into feeling productive. 

Networking

education

Social media optimization

How do you trick yourself into thinking you’re working? Head to The Broke Agent’s Instagram to let us know!

Download the printable PDF with all 27 lines:

Sign Up for the BAM Newsletter

For daily real estate news, business and marketing.

About the Author

Real estate may be all about location, location, location, but we know that content is king! That's why we have an army of talented writers behind the scenes, crafting posts like this one to help you navigate the ins and outs of the industry.

Share:

Related Posts

Recent Articles

Upcoming Events

Virtual Event
Virtual
Webinar
Virtual

Related Posts