I just spent the better part of a two hours reading every post I've ever written on this forum. I clicked on every link I provided and read the majority of comments contributed. It's a no-brainer, I have too much time on my hands. But it got me to thinking about the nature of my particular contribution to this forum. Hey man, some of those posts were inspirational, some were educational, some were emotional, some were pseudo-intellectual, and some were down right lousy and/or boring. I have learned to write for me, not an audience, it's the truest way to get yourself across via written word. And if I don't like or am not impressed by me, well, that's not good. So what does this have to do with Real Estate as I and We know it?
"Everything" is my answer. We have a forum that is ever-growing in popularity and exposure to The World. Let me say that again, "To The World!" What we write, when we write, why we write, and how we write, is a large dollop of what is going to be digested as how others see our industry and those of us who work inside of it. There are many great writers here. There are many lousy writers here. There are many who are great writers and lousy at their chosen profession. There are many who are lousy writers who are fantastic at their chosen profession. And I'll bet there are a precious few who have the best of both worlds going on!?! In any case, it is very important that we never forget who reads us, who counts on us, who scrutinizes us every step of the way. Rightfully so, I may add. We are the ones the community has no choice but to count on to provide their dream. That dream is home ownership. That dream is to be as confident in us as they would be the surgeon operating on their brain. Are you a professional at what you do? Maybe, but there is never that 'too late' point to become a better one.
I have made mistakes in my life and my profession. As I *sigh*, I will eventually do so down the road all over again. I strive for perfection, yet know I'm human so I error. At least that is the excuse I call my own. My parents are visiting me and my humble abode for the first time for the next two days, and I have to and want to look them in their very eyes and know I'm the best of the best at what I do...realizing there is always going to be somebody or something better. Yet, I prefer to look at Papa & Momma's little boy as one who never said quit, who always gave more than he was given. I looked at Papa & Momma tonight and inherently knew that I could give a whole hell of a lot more. I have the answers, I just need to find the questions.
And as far as this Real Estate Community, quality is king. Quality will always be King...Keep on posting!
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Not a single comment on a featured post. Hmmm. Hang on Jason. I'll be right back after finishing the post. Sounds good so far.