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75 and Still enjoying the Rain

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Mortgage and Lending with US Mortgages - David Shamansky NMLS#392126

75 and still enjoying the rain...

Old people with attitudeWell if you are confused as my picture does not represent me as someone 75 would look, remember this... many many people use pictures today from days gone by and that makes no sense to me. Show who you are TODAY! If someone meets you after seeing your picture and you look nothing like your image it will likely send off bad vibes and potentially even loss of a little trust.

Represent yourself for who you are and attract those without fear or reservation.

old people with techSo back to me being 75. OK I confess I am NOT 75 but I finally surpassed the 3/4 century mark here in the rain (75,079 points)! Not bad for a newbie who made his very first blog post in the middle of May. So in my lengthy (just shy of 3.5 months) tenure here in the rain I want to send out challenges to others...

Get active and participate, make friends, comment, express yourself and insight via blogs, learn, grow and flourish! This (AR) is likely the very best platform in the world for real estate and possibly blogging plain and simple.

Why? I have 3 outside blogs. Of those 3 outside blogs I get almost NO FEEDBACK. There is almost a total disconnect in other platforms and when you are only speaking and getting nothing back you start to wonder does anyone hear me, does anyone care or am I just wasting my time? If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around did it really make a sound?

Well here in the rain you get all kinds of feedback (mostly positive) but feedback! You know if people are hearing you. You know if people agree and help promote what you do!

old rockerSo while I may not be at the ripe age of 3/4 of a century I am living proof that an active person can quickly jump in, become part of this most illustrious group, climb the ladder and become a fixture and help others here in AR. So to others out there not participating or engaging fully I say jump in and... ROCK ON! Age and experience does not matter, this is a great place to learn and grow!

 

dick breenbergSo to my last point of friends... Dick Greenberg (arghhhh, my arch nemesis and blurred to protect the innocent) lol. Where else can you make friends and start a "friendly competition" with someone you have never met other than the rain?

How far will we push each other? Who knows but I liken it to a workout partner. You may not "FEEL" like working out everyday but when you have someone who is pushing you and you them it sure does help to stay busy and get or stay in shape.

Yes my time here is brief so far but in my 4 platfroms to blog this is undoubtedly my favorite! And guess what it shows. I have some outside blogs I havent posted to in over a month but I never miss a day in the rain!

Welcome, come in, soak it up and enjoy all it has to offer! 

Disclaimer: I have written over my limit of blogs this week this was just to inspire others to get active and enjoy the rain and create your own friendly competition with others. I get NO POINTS for this! lol....

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araward

Colorado 1st Time buyers, if you are ready to stop renting, get the many benefits from home ownership, or maybe your a current homeowner looking to move up or maybe looking into what it takes to become an investor in this incredible market, that WILL create millionaires, and you are looking for a strategy, answers and direction, please feel free to call or email me. My 22yrs in mortgage lending and 30+ years in finance gives me an in depth knowledge, critical to helping others and making their dreams go from dream to reality!

David Shamansky
"Positive reinforcer, promoter, success coach, entrepreneur, team builder, wealth builder, blessed individual, business leader and professional lender"

US Mortgages
6855 S Havana St Ste 520
Centennial CO 80112
720-524-8020
NMLS#392126
Equal Housing Lender

*photos used may come from my personal pictures or www.freedigitalphotos.net

 

Comments(11)

Cara Marcelle Mancuso
Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes - Tucson, AZ
Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!

I DO hate old photos...and glamour shots...lol.  Congrats on your milestone - this is the BEST place to blog..lol!  Glad to meet you!

Aug 27, 2011 06:13 AM
Dan Hopper
Dan Hopper - Gold Way RE - Westminster, CO
Colorado Broker / Referral Services

Love the posting .... for over the last 18 yrs, there are brokers that still use the same pics as they did 18 yrs ago.  They just do not think they have aged, lol.  Trust me... they HAVE!!   Oh well, where did I put that photo editor at?

 

Aug 27, 2011 06:23 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

David, you look good for 75.  I'm with you on the profile pics. I need to update mine.  My photo is about 4-5 years old, and even though most things are the same, my hair has gotten a bit more gray.  Who's wouldn't in this economy?  8-)  Congrats on the 75K.  Keep pumping out the good stuff!

Aug 27, 2011 06:30 AM
Donne Knudsen
Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA
CalState Realty Services

David - Yeah, I need to update mine too.  It's only two years old but about six months ago, I started lightening my hair.  While it is still red, it is certainly a lighter shade of red.  I'm getting it done again next week and after that, it'll be more like a strawberry blonde.  Time for a new pic.

Aug 27, 2011 06:43 AM
David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

Cara- thanks for the comment and glad to meet you as well dont be a stranger

Dan - thanks I only wrote this as I have seen some pics that when I met the people I about fell over 18yrs would still be a little light on the age of the pic (lol)

Mike - Thanks you I dont work out and eat a lot of junk food to look this way at 75 (lol)

Donne - 2yrs is not too bad its the 10+ that catch you WAY off guard... looking forward to seeing the new you though!

Have a great wkd

Aug 27, 2011 08:29 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

You're fuzzing me? Come on, Dude - is that all ya got?The Real Shamansky That's pretty lame.

Aug 27, 2011 09:11 AM
David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

OH yeah its still on! LOL The twist effect is a riot but the ability to extend the hair and neck is $$$$$

 

Thanks I guess thats what I get for being lazy (when your pixelated) and trying to make it funny....

 

 

Aug 27, 2011 09:24 AM
Louise Thaxton NMLS 69996
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp Louisiana NMLS#2289 Equal Housing Lender - Leesville, LA
Military Mtg Specialist - 866-960-9115 VA FHA USDA

Very cool, David!  75,000 plus and only here since middle of May?!?  That's some pretty heavy blogging!  Well, congratulations - love your writing - keep it up and glad we connected!

Aug 27, 2011 02:54 PM
Pacita Dimacali
Alain Pinel - Oakland, CA
Alameda/Contra Costa Counties CA

David

Congrats on the 75th. Glad you're having fun on Active Rain. I don't have three blogs.... it's hard enough keeping up with one. So I'm grateful that being on Active Rain gives us some google juice so that we can present ourselves to the market and to our colleagues.

As for the pictures......some of us are waiting to have new photos taken once we lose weight. That may be NEVER!

 

Aug 27, 2011 07:08 PM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Congrats on the milestone-that is alot of points in a short amount of time!

 

Aug 29, 2011 08:26 AM
C. Lloyd McKenzie
Living Albuquerque - Albuquerque, NM
Living Albuquerque

Good Evening David:

Congratulation on your milestone.  I look forward to seeing more of your blogs.  Keep up the Good Work ...in the rain...

Aug 30, 2011 04:41 PM