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Refuse to Lose....Attitude

Like most great athletes, Realtors can be very competitive people. They don't like to lose. Their "No Lose Attitude" can sometimes make the difference between success and failure during tough markets and difficult times.

  • Ray Crock, at 51, tried for 2 years and talked to more than one hundred people trying to raise money to start McDonald's.
  • Walt Disney failed miserably in his first four attempts to live his dream.
  • Henry Ford went bankrupt seven times while trying to build the Ford Motor Company.

One of my favorite quotes:

"Press on: nothing in the world can take the place of perseverance. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent."    Calvin Coolidge

Go over, Go under, Go around, or Go through, But Never Give up!

As your Idaho Realtor, I'll never give up on you!

 

Always looking out for your next move...(sm) on Idaho Real Estate,

Nampa Idaho Realtor, Don Wixom  RE/MAX Advantage  (208) 880-5039

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23 Comments on Refuse to Lose....Attitude

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05
2010
836,894 Points 12 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Perfect words for heading into the work weekend....refuse to lose!  Have a great one Don!
10:04pm • #1
338,720 Points 9 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Al & Peggy, Thank you!  Have a great weekend!  Did you say "work?"  Oh yeah, that's what we do!  :)
10:07pm • #2

Good motivation, Don.  I understand that Col. Sanders was turned down several dozen times before he got the backing he needed for Kentucky Fried Chicken.  Know when to keep going!
10:07pm • #3
338,720 Points 9 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Jill, you're right! Keep on keepin' on!
10:09pm • #4
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Don,

 My favorite word!

I liken it to a bull dog that wonb't let go no matter what.
10:26pm • #5
338,720 Points 9 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Trey, yes, that is persistence! Thanks for reading!
10:59pm • #6
551,823 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Don,

i believe Levi Strauss went broke 2 or 3 times before "striking-it-rich" in San Francisco selling jeans to gold miners.

Steve
11:17pm • #7
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06
2010
246,312 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog

I am sorry that Nancy Pelosi also subscribes to that idea. 
12:43am • #8
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thank you for the words.. We all need to keep going..  Jill mentioned Col. Sanders... he started in KY.. but do you know where his first Kentucky Fried Chicken store was/is?  No looking on Google... 1952...   I have eaten there MANY times as I am originally from there..

 
12:50am • #9
210,049 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog

I love your attitude Don.  I find myself acting that way in that I am incredibly persistent in fighting for my clients to overcome ridiculous or unreasonable conditions for their loans.
1:52am • #10
1,139,235 Points 139 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

I lo-o-o-ove folks with an attitude...

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3:43am • #11
550,210 Points 7 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Don,

Love your great quotes, and attitude, we are a rabid fan of perseverance and consistency.  Wishing you continued success.
11:44am • #12
338,720 Points 9 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Steve, I'm wondering if I need to take bigger risks, so I can go broke a couple times...

Robert, don't even get me started... Relentless at being stupid, maybe!

Darren, If you eliminate Google, I have no clue...  I MUST KNOW!

Rick, that's awesome!  I'm sure that's what makes you a success!

Michael, thank you so much!

Ron & Alexandra, Thank you!  Keep on keepin' on! Be blessed!
10:31pm • #13
551,823 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Don,

I don't think so, but as the famous author and leadership expert John Maxwell says people should "fail forward".  I think entrepreneurs don't have as much of a problem with making a mistake as their controllers do. Perhaps that's a good thing. lol

Steve
10:57pm • #14
338,720 Points 9 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Steve, very true!  I love John Maxwell! Great stuff!
11:30pm • #15
FEB
07
2010
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If never learn to fail we never learn to what it takes to be successful. Who ever manages to stay up-right on a bike the very first time? Thanks for sharing these powerful words!
10:18pm • #16
338,720 Points 9 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Karen, Thank you! We must keep on truckin!
10:41pm • #17
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08
2010
278,566 Points 7 Featured Posts

Hi Don, great post!  I like your positive attitude.  I don't like to back down from anything, so I just keep trying to move forward. 
12:33am • #18
338,720 Points 9 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Gary, That's great!  It's funny, just yesterday, our pastor spoke about running the race & perseverance!  Wow!  We were on the same proverbial page!
11:46pm • #19
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11
2010
560,020 Points 3 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Don,

Hmmm...makes sense to me!

Ann Hayden in Wildwood, MO
10:07pm • #20
FEB
12
2010
338,720 Points 9 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Thanks Ann!  Don't you just love the walker holding skateboarder!?
7:38pm • #21
FEB
13
2010
560,020 Points 3 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Don,

You mean the skateboarder with the walker???

Ann Hayden in Wildwood, MO
9:40pm • #22
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15
2010
338,720 Points 9 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Righto!
12:31am • #23

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