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Tuesday's Thoughts...Obstacles....

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Real Estate Agent with Aubrey and Associates Realty

I came across this quote today by Og Mandino, and I thought that it was really appropriate to me in my business and life.  I tend to think that I am pretty ordinary in most things, so it might help someone else as well.  There are times when life is tough, this business is tough, and you know what that may be a good thing!

We have all, at least I am pretty sure that all of us have had days when it doesn't matter what we do, it is wrong.  No matter how much we try to serve someone else's needs, it just isn't good enough.  What is the answer to days like that?  I don't know, but I believe that it is to continue to learn from our mistakes and continue our efforts!

"Obstacles are necessary for success... as in all careers of importance, victory comes only after many struggles and countless defeats. Yet each struggle, each defeat, sharpens your skills and strengths, your courage and your endurance, your ability and your confidence and thus each obstacle is a comrade-in-arms forcing you to become better... or quit. Each rebuff is an opportunity to move forward; turn away from them, avoid them, and you throw away your future."

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This photo doesn't have much to do with this post, I just really like classic cars!

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Comments (6)

Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I like your post and the classic car!  Have a great week.

You might have to overcome several obstacles to obtain a garage full of classic beauties.

 Blooming for you!

Jul 26, 2011 06:50 AM
Joshua Zargari
MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY
MJ Decorators Workshop

Now that is a car I can relate to...

Jul 26, 2011 07:26 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Tony and Darcy

Qz Mandino quote makes a lot of sense, thanks for posting it.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jul 26, 2011 08:54 AM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Roy, I would have a few obstacles to overcome to have a garage full of beauties like this!

Joshua, It is a sweet car!

Lou, It is a timely and timeless quote!  Thank you!

Jul 26, 2011 12:12 PM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Hi Tony, Obstacles are like the stream that is forced to meander around big boulders.  We just have to keep trying until we can get around that obstacle and flow peacefully again. 

Now maybe that person who made that car look so wonderful had a few obstacles getting it to that point!

Gloria

Jul 27, 2011 09:30 AM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Gloria, Very true, I like the analogy!  I am sure that the car restorer faced plenty of obstacles.

 

Jul 27, 2011 11:34 AM