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Motivational Monday - Martha Washington (First lady, to George Washington)

By Chris Alston

Real Estate Agent with Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) 01338415

November 01, 2010 04:23 AM

I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition. Martha Washington

Wow, what a quote! It seems that some of us have a way to stay happy, even in bad situations... And others allow the situation to overpower their mood and become angry...

Are you one that allows the surroundings to create negativity? Or are you one that allows others to gravitate to, since you remain calm and attract others to your positivity?

-Chris

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Rita Fong

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE TODAY, Executive Broker 901-488-9590 - Marion, AR

Realtor - Marion Arkansas Homes for Sale

When I was young, very young......I thought happiness only associated with good things, happy things, that's why we are happy. As I grow up...........I learned happiness is a choice. We can choose to be happy/positive or stay unhappy/negative. Being negative drains more energy out of you for sure.

Nov 01, 2010 04:30 AM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

I think I'm a pretty positive kind of guy, as are you Chris.................love that Martha Washington quote, and I thought I only liked her for that pretty hat!

Nov 01, 2010 05:05 AM

George Fanucci

CoreFact.com - Los Altos, CA

Internet - Technology - Business - Solutions

Chris, Good viewpoint. Reminds me about a posting here a few years ago.. A down economy is no excuse for a bad attitude!

Nov 01, 2010 05:57 AM

Liz and Bill Spear

Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH

Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

But can you stay positive when you don't get your sharks with lasers??

Nov 01, 2010 06:11 AM

Erika Rogers

Red Rock Real Estate ~ Southern Utah's Largest Independent Brokerage - Saint George, UT

St George Utah Real Estate & Relocation Specialist

Hi Chris, I can tell from your posts that you're one of the people capable of smiling in any situation. I try to be that way, but once in a while I let things get to me! Thanks for the positive post this morning....

Nov 01, 2010 06:33 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Martha was a smart lady and knew that attitude plays a big part in being happy! Happy Monday Chris and thanks for the positivity!

Nov 01, 2010 06:53 AM

Dawn A Fabiszak

Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO

The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Chris ~ that is a great quote we should all keep at the for front of our brains!

Nov 01, 2010 07:09 AM

Dee Mayers

Covina, CA

San Gabriel Valley, CA

I hope that in my day to day activities I create a positive attitude. And Chris, let's not forget that compassion, kindness, mildness, humility, these are the qualities that also serve to attract others.

Nov 01, 2010 08:55 AM

Jack Mossman - The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi

The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi - Lodi, CA

The Nines Team in Lodi

Chris ... "Mightly Moday Motivation with Martha" ..... sounds like a great advice channel! Thanks Chris ... for taking the challenge and doing so with wonderful results! You Rock ... (No... I didn't really just write that!)

Nov 01, 2010 12:28 PM

Chris Alston

Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) - Campbell, CA

Silicon Valley, California

Rita - It soooo is a choice!!!!

Nov 01, 2010 12:58 PM

Chris Alston

Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) - Campbell, CA

Silicon Valley, California

Roger - You are a positive guy! And you positively make us laugh sometimes!

Nov 01, 2010 01:39 PM

Chris Alston

Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) - Campbell, CA

Silicon Valley, California

George - Sooo true! I totally agree!

Nov 01, 2010 01:39 PM

Chris Alston

Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) - Campbell, CA

Silicon Valley, California

Bill - Only if we call it the Alan Parsons Project!!! Boohoooohahahahahah!

Nov 01, 2010 01:41 PM

Chris Alston

Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) - Campbell, CA

Silicon Valley, California

Erika - Well, those that work with me know, that if I am not smiling as big, then I may need some uplifting myself. But I try not to create negative feelings around others, since it is soooo contagious!

Nov 01, 2010 01:43 PM

Chris Alston

Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) - Campbell, CA

Silicon Valley, California

Go got it Wanda!

Nov 01, 2010 01:56 PM

Chris Alston

Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) - Campbell, CA

Silicon Valley, California

Dawn - I know!! So true!

Nov 01, 2010 01:57 PM

Chris Alston

Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) - Campbell, CA

Silicon Valley, California

Dee - Ohhhhh, you are so right on... Maybe a future blog post for us! :)

Nov 01, 2010 01:57 PM

Chris Alston

Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) - Campbell, CA

Silicon Valley, California

Jack! You were the one that wanted me to find founding mothers quotes, and yes you get me to do it! THANKS, and YOU are the one who ROCKS! Woot wooooot!

Nov 01, 2010 01:58 PM

Liz and Bill Spear

Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH

Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

HEY...no knocking APP! I've got their albums (in the basement)...filed right after ALDO NOVA and right before ASIA! Now if I just had a phonograph!!!

Nov 03, 2010 02:53 AM

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