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How Much Does It Take to Make You Happy?

David Oliver, in Deming, NM, captured the essence of optimism in the face of a storm in this photo. (You can save a high resolution version for your desktop by clicking here. Do it. You deserve a gift for subscribing to my blog.)

Does the market for Real Estate have you complaining about your current volume of business?

If you're a lender like me, are you sitting in your office playing solitare on the computer, like one associate I know?

There's a market for sunshine. Just a little--only a few rays focused on a single spot, will capture the imagination of those around you.

Optimism is contagious! Get up! Get out! Get going! You won't survive. You'll thrive.
That's the Real Estate opinion of this Tucson Mortgage Lender.

Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC): Loan Officer in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona

Posted by Mike Jones on 09/27/2007 11:50 PM

Comments (32)

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32 Comments on How Much Does It Take to Make You Happy?

SEP

2007

There's always a pot of GOLD at the end of the RAIN-bow...

Incredible phot! now if the market would turn I could find the gold!

Thank you very much for sharing, I need to forward this to everyone in my office.

So sweet to give out gifts for visiting!! LOL, I like that! You know how to get us to come back, don't you? :o)

I'm with you Mike! Let's get out there!!!

Hi Mike - Love the photo! Our business is all about how we look at things. It's changed, but you have to change with it. I'm having a blast out there right now. I tend to stay away from the people in my office who always talk about how bad the business is right now.

If you want to work there's work out there...go get it!

Mike, the consumers are bombarded with bad news. If we can't give them a bit of optimism then what are we doing with our lives? We're adding to their bad news, and I don't like being a part of that.

Mike: Awesome photo. You have some of the best pictures! My market has been a bit slower but I have to say, I've been busy nonetheless. You know, it's all going to be alright. We just have to keep positive.

Wow! And a good morning to all of you!

Barry, thanks for the reminder and tie-in to AR!

Jim, help turn it! Grandma used to quote Robert Louis Stevenson to me when I said "If..." The little ditty goes like this: "If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride. If wishes were fished, then we'd have some fried!" LOL

Shane, you're a new face. In a minute, I'll be on your blog to sit and visit. Thanks for commenting!

Sarah, I'm honored each time y'all visit. It was your post last night that got me thinking about how just a little can be just right.

Ricardo, I'm with you. Let's go!

Linda, your comment shines as brightly as your positive outlook! You're the best.

Kris, Ditto! You're a leader because of what you choose to focus on. (Bad grammar, ending my sentence with a preposition like that, but it makes the point!)

Donna, you're positive! I'm positive that you're positive! I know, because I subscribe to your blog.

Mike in Tucson

Hi Mike-What a beautiful picture. It looks like there is all ready a pot of gold waiting, front and center. (is that a yucca?) In this market, we need to pick our shiniest "coins" and use them well. I've been reverse marketing and I'll tell you, it's an overflowing pot of gold.

That is a yucca, Julie. You should write a post about your reverse marketing experience. Thanks for visiting and commenting.

Mike in Tucson

Hey Mike, I responded to your email. Absolutely I will get that posted in the very near future. I'm very behind on my posts due to trying to keep up with my clients right now. Give me until the end of the weekend.

Inspiring Mike! Like the quote says "whether you believe you can or can't, you're right". Gorgeous picture...wow!

Mike, do you take the pictures yourself? they are wonderful. Attitude is everything!

Mike- Beautiful......your point is well taken, and indeed what does it take to make us happy, besides paying our own bills of course :) :)

Julie, I'll look forward to it. Thanks for the response.

Chris, thanks for the quote!

Carmen, I didn't take this one (David Oliver in Deming NM is the photographer) but I do take most of the photos that appear in my blog posts. Thanks for visiting and commenting.

Kathy, paying the bills makes me really happy! Thanks for commenting.

Mike in Tucson

Mike Good attitude.

Bill Roberts

Beautiful photo to go with a beautiful sentiment.

wonderful photo - rainbows are such bringers of joy and hope!

SEP

2007

Hey Mike I'm a forever optimist!! No point whining about things if you aren't going to do anything to make things better. We all control our destiny and while some have an easier time then others, we can all be successful if we work at it! Can't wait for it to fall in our laps, especially in this market! Great Post and I love the picture!

Howdy Mike

Thats a fine looking photo you posted with a fine reading post.

Have a good one

Dale

Nice picture, your message is not too shabby either! Business is as good as you make it!!

This is a lovely picture... I especially like the double rainbow...

Bill, attitude is everything. Thanks for visiting and commenting.

Rita, you keep coming back! Thank you.

Bill & Barbara Jo, I love your word "...hope" I appreciate your comment.

Sandy, optimism is what I've seen in your posts since I joined AR. Thanks for visiting and commenting.

Dale, we've never met, but you're one of my favorite people on the planet.

Guy, I visited your blog, listened to Paul Potts, and added you as an associate. Thank you!

Mehmet, every storm brings life; thanks for visiting and commenting.

Mike in Tucson

SEP

2007

Hi Mike!! I am a friend of Sandy's. She sent me your post. How did she know I was playing solitaire in the office last week. Okay, I needed the kick in the behind. I plan to refocus my energy, and step out this week. I will go to your blog and read some more.

Make it a great week!!

Karen, welcome! Thanks for visiting and commenting. Sandy is a dear for sending you. I'm of to read your blog and reciprocate.

Mike in Tucson

OCT

2007

Hey Mike..finally got around to coming back to yours...funny, I saw this the other day...got sidetracked...as usual..

I suppose having balance and priorities straight works for me in being happy. Have a good one!

Thanks, Sally. I loved your post on Where Priorities Lie.! Here's a link back for my readers.

Mike in Tucson

OCT

2007

MIke your enthusiasm carries leaps and bounds. Ilove the fact that you bring us all back on track. I'm a little slow to jump back on, but with encouragement, I'm not afraid to!

Lexa

You go girl! Lexa, I'm proud to be associated with top notch professionals like yourself here in Tucson. Thanks for visiting and commenting!

Mike in Tucson

OCT

2007

Mike - That rainbow makes me very happy! Great picture. Opportunity knocks...but my Mother always told me "It's not always, if every going to come knocking at your door..you have to go after what you want!" :)

Thanks for stopping by to visit, Janice! Your Mom is a wise woman!

Mike in Tucson

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