{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"If You Could Wave Your Magic Wand","description":"  In this New Year\u2019s episode, Rob Nelson and Eric Thompson unpack one of the most powerful, and deceptively simple, Ninja coaching tools: \u201cIf you could wave your magic wand\u2026\u201d What sounds playful on the surface is actually a strategic question that fosters psychological safety, removes invisible limits, and enables people to access what they truly want without fear, risk, or \u201cyeah-but\u201d thinking.   Rob and Eric explain how the magic wand question puts people into a pretend state where there\u2019s no ceiling and no consequences, allowing clarity, emotion, and authentic motivation to surface. They explore how the tool applies to business planning for 2026, coaching oneself through challenging moments, and guiding clients to make better decisions in emotionally charged transactions.   The episode also delves into how the magic wand works in real estate, uncovering genuine priorities for buyers and sellers, anchoring clients back to their original \u201cwhy\u201d during negotiations, and helping agents build trust by asking questions that go beyond must-haves and logistics. Eric shares his personal magic wand goal\u2014buying a home in the Colorado mountains\u2014and connects it to Ninja\u2019s broader framework of designing life first, then setting goals to fund it. They close by tying the concept to the Ninja \u201cWord of the Year\u201d as an anchor for focus and growth in 2026.   Key Takeaways    The Magic Wand Creates Possibility: It removes ceilings and risk, quiets defensive thinking, and unlocks clearer, more creative truth.   Pretend State = Psychological Safety: Clients (and you) feel safe to share what they want, not just what seems practical or \u201creasonable.\u201d   Clarity Beats Logic Lists: With buyers, the magic wand gets you beyond \u201cmust-haves\u201d into how they want to live\u2014which reveals what matters most.   Meaning Fuels Motivation: Goals aren\u2019t about transactions or income\u2014they\u2019re about the emotion and life those outcomes create.   Anchor Back During Conflict: In inspection drama or negotiation gridlock, the magic wand helps clients reconnect to the bigger purpose and regain perspective.   Coach Yourself the Same Way: When you feel bogged down, return to your magic wand vision, ask \u201cHas anything changed?\u201d, then recommit with clarity.   Use \u201cTell Me More About That\u201d: This follow-up deepens meaning and uncovers the real \u201cwhy\u201d beneath the goal.   Works Beyond Real Estate: It\u2019s a powerful conversation starter with spouses, kids, friends, and teams, helping people dream out loud.   Word of the Year as an Anchor: A single word can reconnect you to your magic wand vision and align your mindset, skillset, and actions.    Memorable Quotes    \u201cIt\u2019s cute, but it is really powerful.\u201d   \u201cIn a pretend state, there\u2019s no ceiling and there\u2019s no risk.\u201d   \u201cIt diffuses the little voice that says, \u2018Yeah, but\u2026\u2019 and \u2018What if\u2026\u2019\u201d   \u201cIt\u2019s not about the property. It\u2019s about what it means.\u201d   \u201cWhat\u2019s on the other side isn\u2019t a number; it\u2019s an emotion.\u201d   \u201cBegin with the end in mind.\u201d   \u201cTell me more about that.\u201d   \u201cBuying or selling a home is emotional, even if people insist that it\u2019s not.\u201d   \u201cYour word of the year can be the ultimate anchor.\u201d   \u201cMy word of the year is Elevate.\u201d  Links:  Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/ninjaselling.com\/ninja-podcast\/ Email:&amp;nbsp;TSW@NinjaSelling.com Phone: 1-800-254-1650 Podcast Facebook Group:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/TheNinjaSellingPodcast Facebook:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NinjaSelling Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ninjasellingofficial\/ LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ninjaselling Upcoming Public Ninja Installations:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/NinjaSelling.com\/events\/list\/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=183&amp;amp;tribe__ecp_custom_2%5B0%5D=Public Ninja Coaching:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.NinjaSelling.com\/course\/ninja-coaching\/  ","author_name":"Ninja Selling Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/ninjaselling.com\/ninja-podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39586190\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39586190"}