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Good Words for a Friday in the Rain (14)

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Industry Observer

 This week I sought out the words of another to help put into context the fact that someone felt slighted by my actions... or rather the lack of. 

I've come to know that we all are learning, and adapting and growing beings.

Sometimes it takes time for our actions to catch up to our learning.

And, unfortunately you can not go back and add new knowledge to past actions.

But oh how I wish we could.

Grow It Forward...

Me

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Susan Trombley
Trombley Real Estate - Wake Forest, NC
Broker/Realtor, Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Youngs

We all should be in a position to be learning. Times keep changing and everyone should want to continue to learn especially since we are right in the middle of changes times. Good luck

Aug 03, 2007 12:06 AM
William Collins
ERA Queen City Realty - Scotch Plains, NJ
Property and Asset Management

Craig,

Thanks for the post. This is so true. What a difference it would be in this world, if we all approached life this way on a daily basis.

Aug 03, 2007 03:06 AM
Alexander Harb
Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX
Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing

We are all learning Craig...... anyone who says you don't have to teach them anything or that they have seen it all is way off base......

When you stop learning you stop growing......

When you stop growing, you die eventually......

KEEP learning, bro!!

\O/

Aug 03, 2007 05:38 AM
Nathan Blair
Salt Lake City, UT
There couldn't be a more perfect quote for the real estate industry.  We must change to grow in this business. 
Aug 03, 2007 06:37 AM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
True for anyone, very true for stagers
Aug 03, 2007 07:48 AM
Margaret Ann Innis
Decorate To Sell - Merrimack Valley Real Estate Staging - Andover, MA
Real Estate Staging - MA & NH
Hi Craig - Your week sounds like mine - we are always learning - this is not a dress rehearsal.  Grow it forward!  Thank you for sharing!
Aug 03, 2007 12:14 PM
Pamela Roberge, Connecticut Home Staging
Connecticut Home Staging - Farmington, CT

Being a quality assurance geek in my former life, this quote from Peter Drucker is very close to my heart. Continuous improvement is something everyone should be striving for....... GREAT QUOTE!

Aug 03, 2007 12:46 PM
Michele Connors
The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County - Greenville, NC
Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor
When I stop learning I will also stop breathing. I love your Friday quotes and notes!
Aug 03, 2007 01:47 PM
Lori Kim Polk
Premiere Home Staging : Home Staging Services - Roseville, CA
Home Stager - Roseville, Sacramento
Absolutely!  People with blinders on have quit learning.  Not only is this a lifelong goal to keep learning, but oh so helpful to keep abreast of change in any job that you have... especially Real Estate :)  Thanks Craig.  The more that we "grow".... the more that we will grow and grow and grow................
Aug 03, 2007 01:55 PM
Diane Rice
Rice Prprty Mgmnt & Rlty, LLC, South Holland, IL - Lansing, IL
SFR, SRES, CNC

This was good Craig.  When we become mature enough to overlook mistakes of others, we know we have grown.  When we learn to quickly ask forgiveness once a slight done to another has been brought to our attention and just as quickly forgive ourselves..... and move on....  we know we've grown. 

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.  James 3:2

Aug 03, 2007 01:56 PM
Julia Fedak
Royal LePage State Realty - Ancaster, ON

Thank you for sharing those words of wisdom....

you are sooooooo right...when I see some of my decorating from the "beginning days"??......eeeeeeeshhhh. What was I thinking?? On a deeper level....it is so amazing when you have a "ahhhhhh" moment.

Have a fantastic weekend.

Julia

Aug 03, 2007 02:28 PM
Becca Briggs
Rochester, NY

I learned alot this week - cutting corners only cost in the long run - so do it right the first time!!

Good to have you back the rain was missing you!!

Aug 03, 2007 02:44 PM
Janice Sutton
1st Stage Property Transformations - Murrieta, CA
Home Stager - Temecula Murrieta

And I thought I knew it all. :)  Words to live by....Thanks for reminding me Craig.

Aug 03, 2007 04:09 PM
Patricia Ebrahimi
SHOW SMART! HOME STAGING & Color Consultant - Rockville, MD
Home Staging the Washington DC Area from Rockville MD
This post validates the truth that life is a journey, not a destination, so learn, grow, and enjoy!
Aug 04, 2007 01:36 AM
Jeannene Edwards
Home Staging by Interiors Defined, Inc. - Orlando, FL

Hi Craig. . . great post!  All any of us can do is  the very best we can with what we know at the time....and when we know better we should DO better! 

One of my most favorite quotes is this one . . .

"A rough and rocky road can take you to a beautiful place."

Have a great weekend everyone!

Aug 04, 2007 12:10 PM
Shane Sarae
Honolulu, HI
Thank you very much for sharing, we all need knowledge to empower ourselves and a great way is by reading books.
Aug 05, 2007 07:22 AM
Anonymous
magic
Thank you all of you, this is beautiful words put together.
Sep 18, 2007 08:07 AM
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