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Relaxing why the waters are calm… I WISH!

By Todd Clark - Retired

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty LLC 200311024

April 29, 2011 05:43 AM

As I sit here and view this beautiful site and think how wonderfully calm and peaceful this is, it also reminds me that I need to ramp it up, reach out and find new business rather than sitting back and enjoying the site.

Though it is relaxing, if I sit too long, the business will pass me by and I would lose my calm as bill collectors would start to come by and throw rocks in my pond. Do you relax when things are going smoothly or do you take advantage of that and use the time to find your future business?

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Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR

Desert Gold Realty - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Mesquite, NV

Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

Todd - I catch myself relaxing when all is going well - easy to forget to do the work that got you there.

Apr 29, 2011 05:46 AM

William J. Archambault, Jr.

The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

May the rocks skip across the water!

Todd,

That is peaceful.

Bill

Apr 29, 2011 05:50 AM

Catherine Ulrey

Keller Williams Capital City - Salem, OR

Equestrian and Acreage Property Specialist

I try to relax a little everyday, keeps me balanced! Where was this taken?

Apr 29, 2011 05:54 AM

Richard Ruggaber

Metro Life Homes - Los Angeles, CA

California Real Estate - (818) 422-5035

I love this post! Thank you for sharing this post.

Apr 29, 2011 05:55 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

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

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Ha-ha! Who me? Relax? Enjoyed the post Todd and we should always be looking ahead for more business!

Apr 29, 2011 06:10 AM

Jorge Martinez

North Orange County ReMax Realtor - Anaheim, CA

Espanol Spanish Bi-Lingual Agent

Hard to relax at a time like this but everyone needs a break sometime! Thanks for the photo!

Apr 29, 2011 06:18 AM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Todd, you know the saying, nobody looks back at their life and says I wish I could have worked with one more client, rather at the end of my life I want to look back and remember each small lake, stream and ocean that I shared with my family and friends...

Apr 29, 2011 06:19 AM

Jill Watts

Realty Pro, Inc. - Vancouver, WA

A Luxury Experience at Every Price Point!

you Are An inspiration always.

Apr 29, 2011 06:35 AM

John Michailidis

Real Property Management of Sarasota & Manatee - Sarasota, FL

Real Property Management of Sarasota & M

A beautiful pic. Thank you for sharing it with us!

Apr 29, 2011 06:38 AM

Victor Zuniga

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties - San Diego, CA

I find that scheduling time off is the best way that way I can plan accordingly ahead of time. This doesn't mean it's carved in stone and if business needs to be done than so be it.

Apr 29, 2011 07:35 AM

Cynthia Larsen

Cotati, CA

Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Don't sit too long, but make sure you sit long enough. Stop and smell the roses, life is short.

Apr 29, 2011 10:28 AM

Lynda White

Bluegrass Homes & Farms Realty, Agent Know How - Louisville, KY

Admin. Mgr., Keller Williams Realty

It doesn't hurt to relax every now and then. If I were there I'd never want to leave!

Apr 29, 2011 12:43 PM

Joe Kenny

Realty Executive Midwest - Darien, IL

Better Than Your Average Joe

Todd this must be the theme of the evening because Barbra Todaro just wrote about wasteing time. Now get back to work.

Apr 29, 2011 02:43 PM

Sally Dunbar

Lyon Real Estate, Fair Oaks CA (Sacramento Area) - Fair Oaks, CA

Fair Oaks Realtor - Fair Oaks Homes for Sale

I LOVE to relax when business slows. I believe you gotta make hay while the sun shines, but snuggle on the couch when it rains.

I personally enjoy the ups and downs of this business. I did 8 deals a month ago, and now am trying to hide out and play with technology, clean my house, play with my cat and walk more. There will be time to get busy later.

So enjoy your lake view. More business ALWAYS comes.

Apr 30, 2011 02:51 AM

Terri Visser

Desert Sky Real Estate, LLC - Redmond, OR

CRS - 12 Years Selling Central Oregon Real Estate

I feel bery blessed for the buisness I have, so no complaints here. But a little rock skipping sure sounds nice...Have a great weekend!

Apr 30, 2011 03:41 AM

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Todd, What a great picture! There are times when we all need to relax, it gives us a reason to work harder down the road.

May 01, 2011 04:43 AM

Don Hintz

2D-enterprises / HAUS Design, LLC - Anderson, IN

Todd,

Great picture and an even more excellent analagy. Work is still a four letter word, isn't it?

May 01, 2011 01:35 PM

Cal Yoder

Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA

Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Great reminder that this business is always about generating leads. Got a great one today from an open house. Leveraging momentum is so important and ramping up lead gen is always important.

Cal

May 01, 2011 01:54 PM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Beautiful photo Todd! Just don't get too comfy, LOL Get crackin'!

May 01, 2011 02:23 PM

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Now that's one peaceful and relaxing shot on a day with very still air. Nice.

May 02, 2011 12:24 AM