Redefining Success: Why Being Tired Can Be a Privilege
Redefining Success: Why Being Tired Can Be a Privilege
In a world where hustle is glorified, Michael Coxen, broker-owner of Magenta Real Estate in Las Vegas, challenges the narrative.
“What if exhaustion isn’t a burden, but a blessing?” he asks. “What if being tired means you’re actually living the life you once wished for?”
It’s a perspective rooted in mindfulness and gratitude — one that encourages real estate agents to see their busyness not as a sign of burnout, but as evidence of purpose.
Rethinking Exhaustion in Real Estate
The life of a real estate professional is full of motion — client calls, open houses, negotiations, and personal responsibilities that never stop.
For Michael, that pace once felt overwhelming. But over time, he realized something important: exhaustion often comes from fullness, not emptiness.
A full schedule means people who trust you.
A full workload means opportunities you once dreamed about.
A full life means you’re finally living the success you built from the ground up.
That’s the paradox of real estate success — what once felt like the dream eventually becomes your every day.
The Paradox of Success
For agents, “more” is often the goal — more listings, more clients, more sales. But true success is about finding meaning, not just momentum.
Coxen believes that being tired doesn’t mean you’re doing too much — it might mean you’re doing the right things.
When you pause to look around, that exhaustion might actually be gratitude in disguise: proof that your career, your relationships, and your purpose are working together to build something meaningful.
Burnout vs. Purposeful Tiredness
Not all tiredness is created equal.
Burnout is spending your energy on what doesn’t align with your purpose.
Purposeful tiredness is investing your energy in the work that fulfills you.
From “Have to” to “Get to”
Michael teaches agents to reframe their thoughts:
“I have to show a property” → “I get to help someone find their home.”
“I have to write follow-up emails” → “I get to build relationships that matter.”
That subtle shift — from obligation to gratitude — changes everything about how agents show up for their clients and themselves.
Gratitude as the Reset Button
Gratitude, Coxen says, is the ultimate mindset tool for high performers.
Each night, he encourages agents to reflect on their day by writing one simple line:
“What a privilege to be tired.”
Then, list three things that caused your fatigue — your work, your family, your growth — and next to each, write one reason you’re grateful for it.
Maybe you’re tired from back-to-back showings but grateful to have clients.
Maybe you’re tired from parenting but grateful for the small moments that matter.
Maybe you’re tired from striving but grateful for a dream that still motivates you.
It’s not about ignoring the hard days — it’s about remembering the privilege of having them.
Building a Career Worth Being Tired From
At Magenta Real Estate, this philosophy guides everything.
The brokerage was built on the belief that success should come from alignment, not exhaustion. Agents thrive when they’re supported — not just with tools and systems, but with a culture that values wellness, gratitude, and growth.
Coxen’s leadership combines performance and mindfulness, helping agents build businesses that are not only profitable, but sustainable. Because the goal isn’t just to sell more — it’s to live better.
Next Step: Coaching That Helps You Grow
At Magenta Real Estate, success starts within.
And for agents ready to redefine what success feels like, that begins with coaching that blends purpose and performance.
Michael Coxen’s Real Estate Coaching helps agents:
Reconnect with their purpose and energy
Build systems that support balance and freedom
Develop confidence in both mindset and skillset
The goal is simple: to help agents build a business worth being tired from — one driven by meaning, not burnout.
Real Estate Coaching with Michael Coxen — grow from within.
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