determination: To ramble lithe o’er crag and fissure
- 05/24/14 10:51 PM
To ramble lithe o’er crag and fissure Propelled by boundless youthful vigor, Alas! Those days have come and gone And left an old man weak and worn! (R Weisser 2014) I am planning a considerable adventure this Summer. As time takes its toll on my frame I realize that this long anticipated excursion falls into the “now or never” category. It’s only a fourteen mile hike. When I was younger, I used to drive the four hours to the mountains, hike my fifteen miles, and then drive home. But those days are gone. Now each step I take is painful. A … (11 comments)
determination: If you are sitting around waiting for something to happen something will …GUESS WHAT!!!
- 01/11/12 01:30 AM
There is a natural human tendency to “den” during the Winter months. Thousands of years of agrarian programming has instilled natural rhythms in our biology that coincide with the seasonal changes in both daylight hours and climate. Overcoming these instinctive traits requires proactive intervention. It is not easy, as human nature is a powerful controlling force that left unchecked dominates our behavioral patterns. It takes will power and extra determination to keep the machines of commerce oiled and the furnaces of industry fired during these days from solstice to equinox. And if you are just sitting around waiting for something to … (29 comments)
determination: Going against the flow. It isn’t easy but it can be done!
- 07/27/11 12:49 AM
There are many times in the real estate business when we feel like we are paddling upstream against a swift current. No matter how hard we toil, the resistance of the flowing water holds us back and it seems that we are not getting anywhere. But the point is that it CAN be done. It may take a more time and LOT more effort, but we can prevail and eventually reach our goal. The important thing to remember is that we must NEVER stop pressing forward, because if we do, we will backslide and lose any precious gains we have made. … (21 comments)
determination: Sometimes the best laid plans are set asunder by unforeseen circumstances and there’s nothing left to do but buck up and deal with it!
- 12/21/09 10:43 PM
Yesterday, there were some tell-tale sneezes. Last evening, my throat felt “cottony.” And during the night, the congestion started building in my chest and I started aching all over. Christmas is three days away and it seems that I’ve picked up the bug that has been going around the office for some time. By Friday morning, based on the experiences of my friends, I will have a full blown cold. But I can’t stop December 25 from coming and I won’t “wait until next year!” Sick or not, I will fulfill my holiday obligations so that we can all enjoy nice … (38 comments)
determination: There's something appealing about meeting a challenge head on. After all, if life was easy it would be boring!
- 08/05/09 11:20 PM
We face obstacles every day in our professions and life in general. And typically, we are prone to complain about the hardships we are forced to endure. Nothing wrong with that way of thinking, after all, it's human nature. But there is something exciting and exhilarating about meeting a challenge head on, and with perseverance and determination, being able to overcome it. Because our greatest level of satisfaction is not derived from accomplishing the ordinary, but from achieving success against all odds. And that is what makes life interesting! Photo courtesy of NorthGeorgiaPhotos.com All content, including text, original art, photographs and … (24 comments)
determination: Everyone likes to see a rags to riches story in which an underdog prevails!
- 05/02/09 11:00 AM
The 135th Kentucky Derby was won by a 50 to one longshot "Mine that Bird." In a race dominated by million dollar pedigrees, "Mine that Bird" was purchased for a mere $9,500 dollars and is now a champion. And even if you don't like thoroughbred horse racing, you have to like a contender that shows moxie and true grit, and wins against all odds. These kinds of victories are the source of inspiration for many a competitor, that chooses to fight against the big boys, take them head on, and beat them at their own game. So to all of those … (24 comments)
determination: What lies on the other side of the mountain? There's only one way to find out.
- 12/16/08 10:56 PM
The word "obstacle" is peculiar. Although we use it often, we don't put a lot of thinking into the true meaning of the word. For an obstacle is not a prohibition, it is only a deterrent. It is not a dead-end, it is a challenge. Because obstacles can be overcome with perseverance and determination, they are more of a hindrance than a point of termination. Although we are faced with more obstacles every day in this difficult market, there are none that cannot be overcome by sheer will and the strength to keep moving forward. We won't know what lies on … (32 comments)
determination: Why it's always a good thing to try to constantly strive to improve our work.
- 10/28/08 01:46 AM
Over the course of our lifetimes, we meet a lot of people and travel to many different places. Some are incidental, and some make lasting impressions. Every autumn, I take photos of the fantastic fall color! I travel to various locations, And there are certain spots that have a particular kind of attraction to me. These are the places where I have taken great photos in the past, and I always return with the intension of "topping" the previous shot. Even though many of these spots are just a bend in the many miles of roads or paths, I remember exactly … (17 comments)
To ramble lithe o’er crag and fissure
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