The troubles in the housing market are worsening, they say. Global warming is accelerating, butter flavored microwave popcorn may kill me, and my favorite shade of lipstick has just been discontinued. Again.

But I won’t listen to a word of it. I have too many wonderful clients who rely on me to help them realize their dreams. And I will. This gorgeous planet is still the most dazzling point in someone’s night sky. And my lips smile warmly at the prospect of discovering an even prettier shade. 

So take your bad news elsewhere because I don’t believe in you.

I believe in the power of my own determined and enthusiastic spirit. Doubt and fear have never served me – nor have I served them in return. I don’t buy into the collective belief that all is lost because someone announces it is so. My limitations will not be decided by forces external to me. 

I will decide.                                                                                                                                                         

I decide that the market is filled with buyers and sellers who need each other – and I will be the broker to bring them together. They will choose me because I offer the positive outlook that is in such short supply in our industry.

I decide that with all this love for our enchanting Earth, we will succeed in saving it before it’s too late. I know this is true because so many have already decided to make it happen.

I decide that a trip to the mall is exactly what I need today. I work hard and often forget that I need something too.

And it’s just a good thing I don’t like microwave popcorn, because I’ve already decided what’s for dinner. And it isn’t on the menu.