A year in Reflection as I walked over the Ben Franklin Bridge !
It was about a year ago that I started blogging. One of my first blogs was a post that I wrote "Overcoming the fear of Heights" (I enjoy looking at some of my old posts). I was so scared that day walking over the Bridge. I could not believe that I had gone from being a bold risk-taker as a skydiver and an adrenalin junkie to the point where I was terrified of heights and needed to hold my wife's hand to ease my fear as we walked over the bridge and back.
We have done it a few times since then and we did it again today as it was such a beautiful day in Philadelphia. Each time we have gone, it is a little less scary but my heart still beats hard and fast !
As I was walking I reflected how far Stephanie and I have come in that one year with our blog here on Active Rain as well as Philadelphia Real Estate Voice . We have received a lot of business and notoriety (both locally and nationally) from our blogging. Two of our blog entries during the year were picked up by RE/MAX Times:
In the last year, we have made countless connections here in Active Rain as well as many other real estate industry and web 2.0 contacts. As a result, we went to the Inman Conference earlier in the year and Real Estate Bar Camp Philadelphia 2 weeks ago . I was invited to speak at a Keller Williams Expert Panel a few months ago from being recognized as a leader in technology in the Philadelphia real estate market. And in a few days, I will be speaking at the Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors "Ask the Experts" Panel... again on technology. I am already a bit nervous but excited about the opportunity !
I think my main point here is that great things happens once you cross your limits and overcome your fears. I really believe just by diving right in to your industry and getting involved, being proactive and positive leads to results FAR beyond your expectations. With us, we just dove into blogging and social media ! We still have a lot to learn but the beauty about it is that you can grow and build at your own pace. The point is (not to sound too much like the Nike commercial) is to JUST DO IT ! You will be happy you did.
And afterward, instead of feeling fearful and terrified like I did a year ago, I was smiling all day today !
Below is a photo from our walk today over the Ben Franklin Bridge. Additional photos can be seen on our Facebook page . Also, if you have not done so, please connect with us on Facebook (just click the link). And while you are at it, please subscribe to our blog as well ! I think the next year is going to be even more exciting !
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