In this episode of Monday Morning Pep Talk, I share 10 powerful insights gained from an 11-day trip to France that marked three major milestones — two graduations and 30 years of marriage. More than a vacation, it became a reset that sharpened my perspective on leadership, time, and intentional living.

This is not about travel for the sake of luxury. It is about the mindset, planning, and boundaries required to step away and come back stronger.

💡 What You Will Learn in This Episode:
• Why stepping off the grid builds credibility and momentum
• How your 3-Year Vision connects to time off
• What the Notre Dame Cathedral teaches us about patience and legacy
• Why the right break recharges your energy, purpose, and creativity
• My challenge to you: schedule a real break — and build your system around it

This episode is a reminder that elite producers do not grind 365 days a year. They plan intentionally, protect their energy, and come back better. That is what owning your business looks like.

🧠 Prompt of the Week
This is the prompt I used to plan my wardrobe for an 11-day trip to France. It got me about 85% there and was a tremendous guide to get me started. Try it — and make the changes you need for your own trip:

"Act as a professional travel stylist. I’m a 57-year-old dad going on an 11-day trip to France in June with my wife and two daughters. We'll visit Paris, Provence, and the South of France. I’ll need a wardrobe that fits in a carry-on TUMI bag, suitable for nice restaurants, shopping, walking tours, beach days, and warm summer weather. Recommend a mix-and-match capsule wardrobe that prioritizes versatility, style, and comfort."

📆 Start planning your next real vacation — not a work-cation, not a long weekend. A true break. Because when done right, time away is not a disruption. It is your advantage.

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Jim Miller is a success mentor and life coach who guides top real estate brokers from around the country while managing 2.3B+ in sales production as Designated Managing Broker with Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty in Chicago, Illinois.  He is also recognized as a top real estate coach to top Sotheby's International Realty brokers in 35 luxury markets.

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