"Our chief usefulness to humanity rests on our combining power with high purpose. Power undirected by high purpose spells calamity, and high purpose by itself is utterly useless if the power to put it into effect is lacking." ~ Theodore Roosevelt.
Teddy got that one right. While channel surfing and warming myself in front of the fireplace after a chilly three hours at a very quiet open house, I heard a motivational speaker urge the audience to make it a habit to do three things each day:
1. Grow. Learn something, try something new, stretch yourself.
2. Help others. Give of your time, your knowledge, your support.
3. Be grateful. Search for things to be thankful for in your life. Seek them out, acknowledge them.
It sounds like a simple formula capable of changing lives and the corner of the world we inhabit.
As I head out into the work world this wet and wonderful Monday morning I'm ready to align purpose and whatever power I can muster to move a bank owned property with issues closer to the closing table--a challenging transaction is always a growth and learning experience. Another client needs to close on a house by the end of February and although his price range is highly competitive we're submitting another offer today.
Grateful? Definitely. I've had a good year and I'm thankful for the opportunities, the business and the friendships made along the way.
Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
(310) 493-8333 / Office Phone: (310) 831-0800
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