Out with the old and in with the new.
One one eleven. Lots of ones. Significance to those who attach meaning to such things.
And it leads me to ponder the state of my mind over the last year and how I will address the numbers I see this year and what significance I will attach to them.
Will the shadow inventory Rain down and Flood the market?
Will that drive prices down?
Will infation rear its' ugly head?
Has it already?
The level of peak transactions in the past few years nationwide has maintained enough volume for those in the 20% that do 80% of the business to maintain a healthy bank account. There is a crisis of confidence in the consumer that eeks and slithers it's way into many minds across state lines, throughout political parties, between denominations and throught groups of all sorts. There are plenty of people doing well in this economy along with those that are struggling. Is it as simple as mindset?
Though one cannot think their way into or out of certain realities, is the thought, the thing that is that thought the very thing that moves us toward or away from actions that bring those realities?
Can I think myself into a good or bad mindset?
Which one will you have this year?
Why?
If it is not with a connection to something outside of my time space awareness then I don't know how to maintain any perspective that gives me hope. I've driven nicer cars, and worse ones. As an aquaintance recently pointed out it is nice not to be the last owner of all the cars I drive. I've lived a blessed existence that is certainly in the top 20% of affluence when compared to the rest of the world. And still my nature tends to look for problems. Is it in people's natures to never be satisfied and is it a trained or learned experience to be at peace? Is it Grace, a gift that causes a peaceful and positive mindset?
Ambition drives me to use my talents not only for my personal benefit, it drives me in this industry to also be a help to those I encounter for I realize that that is my job. Fiduciary duty. Truly a magical thing, to put my client's interest above my own. Understanding that responsibility and embracing it is freeing. If I continue to act as a fiduciary, it is real estate sales as a higher calling.
Nice.
There is fulfilment in that that keeps me looking to improve my mindset, to continue to see a glass half full.
The start of this new year gives me time to reflect on the many blessings that I have and to be thankful.
Meister Eckhart, a German mystic stated, "If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough."
This is the mindset I will keep through this new year.
Thank you all at Active Rain both behind the scenes and in the posting areas. The shared information is a treasure trove.
Happy New Year.
Vince McEveety
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