Do you want to know how to fail as a Realtor? It’s easy and there are 2 basic routes to take. One is to not care about learning new things, to be stubborn and refuse to change. The other is to learn all sorts of new things through MCE, designation courses and other sources and then become so impressed with yourself that you become arrogant and uncaring towards those you deal with.
The public does not know or care about designations. If things you learn from the courses make you a better agent then people may be attracted to how dedicated you are in working with them. In short, they ask and rightfully so, "What does all this do for me?"
Example: Have you ever been to a doctor that has the highest credentials, all sorts of additional letters after his/her name but seems arrogant, rushed, has poor "bed-side-manner", etc. You never return to this doctor, right? You never refer anyone to that doctor, right? It no longer matters to you that they are so well educated. If any professional becomes so impressed with themselves, that they fail to show compassion for those they deal with they are on their way down.
As is almost always true, I know these things by learning the hard way. I have made my mistakes over the years but have learned and become much more compassionate as I grow older. Those who have not read my blog about “The 3 C’s and the 3 D’s” might enjoy checking it out at http://RealtorThompson.com