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The Tortoise Wins The Race Again

By Gary Woltal

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

December 31, 2009 01:56 PM

There is this terrific quotation I ran across:

"We must go slowly, there's not much time."

Especially as we enter a new year, it relates to that time is short thought. It is too short to put off our happiness just because we have NOT ACHIEVED our goals yet. As you work toward a dream, it is not all about the destination, but the journey is equally important.

Life is a series of moments. Do not put off your happiness even one more day. Think slow, as the frenetic pace of life wants to drag you quickly forward towards all you pursue.

Once again the tortoise wins the race. Be happy this moment.

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Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Gary thanks for all the inspiration you provided this year and I know there will be more in the new year.

Here is hoping we will have a great 2010 professionally and in our personal lives.

Dec 31, 2009 02:34 PM

Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant

Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC

Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Hi Gary...slow and easy is good advice, be consistent too.

HAVE YOUR BEST YEAR EVER IN 2010 !

Happy New Year in 2010 From Fred Carver

Dec 31, 2009 04:13 PM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Gary. some good advice, as always. Wishing you a great 2010.

Dec 31, 2009 04:29 PM

Steve Shatsky

Dallas, TX

Hi Gary... You need to compile these in a book. Enjoying the journey is what life is all about.

Dec 31, 2009 04:44 PM

Jenny Kotulak

RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage - Oakville, ON

Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate

Sad to see Steve and think that his life was cut so short. The oddest thing was that as I started to scroll down to the photo I thought it was John Denver. Another good one we lost too soon.

Let's be thankful that we are here to celebrate the beginning of a new year of opportunities.

Dec 31, 2009 05:21 PM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Gary-I am very happy for the start of 2010. Great advice. Happy 2010.

Dec 31, 2009 09:17 PM

Loreena and Michael Yeo

3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX

Real Estate Agents

I love that the Tortoise wins the race every time. Slow and steady wins the race. I hear this when I was young. But in my teen and twenties, I've really been the rabbit, but I'm slowing down to adapt to my new tortoise ways of life. It's not bad if you are slow. You actually get to enjoy the journey and the view along the way. I think that's what it's all about. It's not so much the arriving.

Dec 31, 2009 09:44 PM

Don Rogers

Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO

Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Gary,

We do miss a lot when we go racing thru life. Thank you for the reminder to slow down and smell the roses as we move thru the New Year.

Dec 31, 2009 10:53 PM

Pat O'Reilly

RE/MAX..214-289-6176 Irving and all of Dallas Fort Worth - Irving, TX

Gary..life seems to go faster and more frantic each passing year. Not sure if it's the technology that was supposed to slow things down or just getting older?? Great Advice..

Jan 01, 2010 12:31 AM

Cherise Selley

Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs Realtor

Gary...so true...small steps lead to big changes...miss Steve Irwin...

Jan 01, 2010 01:02 AM

Toula Rosebrock

Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ

Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

ToulaRosebrock,com

Hi Gary:

Wonderful quote/post to start us off this year.

Have a fantastic 2010!!!

Jan 01, 2010 01:07 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Gary: I am watching my husband undertake his new hobby of building a model train set. He wants it done now and is working at a crazy pace to get it done as fast as possible. He looked up last night and said, "I don't think this is the hobby for me." If all he wants is the finished product and can't enjoy the process, I'd say he's right.

Jan 01, 2010 01:25 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Gary,

Great post. Wishing you all the best in 2010.

Jan 01, 2010 01:53 AM

Tanya Nouwens

Immeubles Deakin Realty - Montreal West Island, QC

Montreal Real Estate Broker & Stager

Great post and great thoughts as usual, Gary. It is the journey that shapes us into who we are, not the destination. Happy New Year! -- Tanya in Montreal

Jan 01, 2010 02:58 AM

Judy Jennings

Top Agent Plus - Middleboro, MA

Tap into Judy's real estate expertise & resources.

Gary,

How did 2010 get here so fast if the tortoise is winning the race? Crikey! (I loved watching Steve Irwin).

Seriously, I just can not believe how quickly time passes! It is extremely important to savor the special moments because they are fleeting.

Happy New Year!

Judy

Jan 01, 2010 03:19 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

The more time you spend in the moment, the more time you will think you have. It really does go by slower if you are in the present as opposed to worrying about the future and racing to get it over with.

Jan 01, 2010 03:25 AM

Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

Real Estate Broker Retired

Sometimes we are so wrapped up in the goal or the search of the goal that we forget to be happy in the moment. I've enjoyed your writing this year and wish you a prosperous & 'thoughtful' 2010. May your goals & dreams come true!

Jan 01, 2010 05:53 AM

Peggy Wester

Realty Executives Integrity - Grafton, WI

Real Estate Agent Ozaukee & Washington County

It really is up to each of us to choose to be happy -- regardless of what is happening around us. You and so many others here on AR have certainly made that shift in thinking a bit easier. Thanks.

Jan 01, 2010 11:11 AM

Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089

Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI

Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

This is so true... great picture to make your point. I hope your new year is off to a great slow start.

Jan 02, 2010 11:21 AM

Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN

Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Getting backwards here, but you know me...I love that shot of Steve and his wife. It makes all the difference with the tortoise. I am visualizing my goals more and more. It helps to make steps to get there clearer...as an old love once put it, You must chew the elephant one bite at a time.

Jan 10, 2010 10:42 AM