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Even My Determination Fuel Reserves Get Low

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt - Hart, MI

I'm generally considered to be the guy that people come to for a fill up on motivation. I strive to see the bright side in the worst news, and concentrate on it. Some people even accuse me of "putting a spin" on reality, which, as an O'Reilly fan, I find offensive. I have been known to make the stats work in my favor though.

No Spin

Life PreserverNegativity is abundant in society today. It's easy to find, and easier still to succumb to. I choose to fight against it by looking for the positive things, and building a life preserver out of them. The waves of chaos and uncertainty are mammoths, and I'll do anything I must to stay afloat.

I had no less than three people today tell me I must be crazy to be in real estate right now. This is not a new occurrence, but one I grow weary of nonetheless. I guess every time the sea gets rough, I'm supposed to find another beach? I LOVE real estate, and I enjoy a challenge. I paddle out and attack the monolithic waves every chance I get. Why would I bail out now?

All that being said, I reached a point today when even I was beginning to wonder if I can keep going. A series of events occurred today that made the waters a bit more than choppy, and I felt the currents of despair beginning to suck me under. Was all the effort worth it?

 

Gone SurfingI took a deep breath, told myself to suck it up, and pushed on. I'm still trying to shake the lingering gloominess that I narrowly avoided today. By tomorrow I am sure I will be my usual self assured, confident (ok, fine: cocky!) self, and everything will be fine, because I will MAKE it be fine. So while my tank may be a little low today, I can always fill back up. A good night's sleep oughtta do the trick!

 

Worst case scenario, I go back to Cally and become a full time surfer! Radical...

 

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TIM MONCRIEF
Tim Monciref - Austin, TX
Over 2,000 homes sold…..

It is totally normally for any human being to have doubt.  But the strong survive.  Go to www.klattrealty.com and read about this broker, and perhaps it will change you life.

Mar 25, 2009 02:26 PM
Bob Foster
Century 21 Lanthorn R. E. Ltd. Belleville, Ontario - Belleville, ON

I haven't been in the business long, Tim, but I can't imagine being in real estate and not having those feelings at one time or another. The question, as you point out, is what happens next.

Mar 25, 2009 02:29 PM
Tim White
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt - Hart, MI - Hart, MI

Tim - I checked out the story about Dr. Klatt. It was amazing! Thanks for sharing.

Bob - You got my point, exactly. Thank you.

I appreciate the comments, gents.

Mar 25, 2009 02:44 PM