Have you ever tried to explain something to a puppy? Or maybe have an intellectual conversation with a tree stump? Or possibly, you have found yourself offering a raft to a sinking ship only to have the ill-fated cruisers look away? There comes a point when the puppy resumes chewing your shoes, the stump politely refuses communication, the the &^%#$ boat sinks. It happens.
It never ceases to amaze me at the sheer determination of others to find excuses, not reasons, for the success of the successful. It is obviously because of the successful person's connections, gender, hair style or maybe even the way they freaking eat their breakfast; it can't possibly be a credit to their hard work, determination, or intelligence.
Exactly how much energy or effort does it require to conjure up this creative casserole of comfort??? Probably a whole lot more than the energy it takes to pull up your bootstraps.
(Breathe, sip wine, curse under breathe, type with a vengeance)
I have been telling anyone who would listen about the cornucopia that is Active Rain. It is official, I have heard every single reason why it would never work for them, their clients, their dog, or their freaking sinking boat.
Noted. I am from Mississippi. I talk slow, even slower when accompanied by a good Merlot; but I am not stupid.
The most recent objective to participating in the world of Active Rain, was about as brilliant as parachuting without a parachute.
"It is just Realtors talking to Realtors; what good does that do?"
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where everything your grandmother ever told you was flying through your head like superman on crack??? Well, I have. Most of it was about watching my mouth, sitting like a lady, and not chewing gum; however, there were lovely little nuggets of "You can't argue with a crazy person." Thanks Mamaw.
My ability to maintain the commandments of southern graces has been depleted. Successful people will always find a way to be successful, those comforted by the gaggle of gripers will always have a novel of excuses tucked nicely in their back pocket.
Active Rain is an enormous benefit to my clients. I learn something new every day. I market their listings to a network of over 193,000. What good does it do????? It keeps me from the gaggle of gripers, the sinking ^%$#% boat, and conversing with an anti-social tree stump. No, it won't stop my dog from chewing my shoes, but you can't win them all.
(Mamaw if you are reading this, I am sorry for saying ^%$#% and freaking)
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