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In Honor of All My Canadian Friends - Happy Boxing Day!

By Craig Rutman

Real Estate Agent with Helping people in transition 210155

December 26, 2011 01:59 AM

In Honor of All My Canadian Friends - Happy Boxing Day!

Now, I'm not so sure what Boxing Day represents, so please chime in if you know, but here's a post I wrote with a "boxing" theme some time ago.

So, without further ado, I unleash it upon you once again...

Sure Sylvester Stallone was Great in Rocky...

But How Many Rounds Could He Go in the Wonderful World of Real Estate...?

Now I'm not a fan of boxing, and I laugh at folks who say they'd get in the ring with Mike Tyson for a million bucks.

Truth be told, it would cost at least that much to unscramble your brains if you did go toe to toe with a guy like Tyson.

But, my dear readers, admit it. The original Rocky was a great movie. Sylvester Stallone did a great job in that screen gem.

He was one tough cookie. And you have to be tough to be a boxer.

Which brings me to the point of my post today. You have to be pretty tough to be a Realtor too.

Times are tough for everyone right now. And, they're especially tough for those of us who work on commission.

Rocky had a tough challenge. But he trained and trained and trained. And, against some pretty strong odds, he eventually won that battle.

You can too. Work hard. Hit your database daily. Learn how to market yourself and your listings better.

Never pass on an opportunity to network, and always ask for the referral.

So, while Rocky might not make it in the wonderful world of Real Estate, his training and perseverance paid off for him.

It will for you too.

Now get out there and give it all you've got.

Be a champ!

Oh, and one last thing... Before you make any jokes about how wonderful my physique looks in the picture above, please remember that I look more like the guy in the picture below....

About The Author

Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.

To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.justnchomes.com Call me TODAY at 919-349-9530Email me with your Raleigh - Cary – Apex area questions

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Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Craig, you CRACK ME UP!!!! Personally, I love the bottom photo, LOL.

As to boxing day - it's a day the US should copy. It's the day when you're supposed to "box up" your old stuff from the last year, put them to the curb for charity pick up or drop them off. It think it's a wonderful tradition!!!

Dec 26, 2011 02:57 AM

DONNA SINGH

Royal LePage Connect Realty - Toronto, ON

I'm not sure of the meaning or origins of it, but its a day for eating leftovers finding amazing deals in the store. Its a big sale day here,

Dec 26, 2011 03:07 AM

FN LN

Toronto, ON

Hi Craig - Some of the American chains such as Best Buy that are in Canada have started to have Black Friday sales (which is not a Canadian concept) on Black Friday. We get to have our Boxing Day sales as well as all of the other pre-Christmas discount sales that occur.

Dec 26, 2011 04:17 AM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Craig. Great advise on top of what is always a wonderful depiction of your outrageous imagination. Enjoy the day.

Dec 26, 2011 04:21 AM

Anonymous

Craig, great reminder to go wish our Canadian friends a Happy Boxing Day. I like your Boxer/Realtor analogy...all important things for us to remember and set into the daily routine.

Dec 26, 2011 04:38 AM

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Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Craig, I was a little freaked out there when my photo didn't show up #11...I'm back to give it another go...I wasn't logged into AR on that last comment...too much Holiday cheer I think.

Dec 26, 2011 04:42 AM

Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Craig: Looks like it is time to put the marketing machine in full production again.

Dec 26, 2011 05:37 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

It appears that Boxing Day has nothing to do with the sport of boxing or Sly Stone....but I do like your clever association! Love the pictures, especially "little" Craig!

Dec 26, 2011 06:59 AM

Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED

RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

I posted my traditional Happy Boxing Day post just a few hours ago. 'Boxing Day' was the day after Christmas when all the left-overs from the feast were boxed up and handed out to the less fortunate. Charities received boxed used clothing, etc. It started out as a day to give to the less fortunate. There's a little more to the tradition, but that should suffice ;-)

Dec 26, 2011 07:07 AM

Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459

Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI

Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Craig

Happy boxing day to you. I was thinking of Geddy Lee and his tribute to Canada. I know what you mean about people getting in a ring with Mike Tyson

Dec 26, 2011 10:32 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Craig- those are some legs sir.... yep and those socks are a look I strived to achieve about 20 years ago. Great post and did suggest.

Dec 26, 2011 02:57 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Michael - But I thought she loves me for my mind!!!

John - Thank you sir. I enjoy every day. Life's too short not to. Here's hoping you do the same!

Ellie - Better than the original? Thank you! Your check is in the mail!!

Andrea - I know it's been quite a year of changes for you Andrea. Here's hoping 2012 is the year it all comes together for you.

Wanda - I'm still trying to figure out which of my creations is the rel me!!!

Kristin - And the best part of my legs is that I have two of them!

Dec 26, 2011 11:42 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Juli - OK, I think that's a wonderful tradition! And, I agree, the USA should have a Boxing Day too.

Donna - Thank you for chiming in here Donna. We'll get to the bottom of the origins of Boxing Day yet.

Marc - Ahhh! A voice from our neighbor from the North speaks out and clears up some of the mystery of Boxing Day!

Sheila - Thank you Sheila. You're so good for my self esteem! Please keep coming back!

Anonymous Nick! - You should always check to see if you're logged in before commenting my friend... Unless, of course, you WANT to remain anonymous!

Dec 26, 2011 11:47 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Nick - I was a little freaked out when your photo DID show up!!!

Anita - The marketing machine never takes a rest in my world.

Sharon - "Little Craig"??? Nope. Sorry to report. That one's actual size!!!

Carla - And suffice it does. Thank you Carla.

Tom - And we have a winner for the first ever Rush attributed comment on my blog! And here's what you've won for your efforts Tom...

Kathy - I'm the walking definition of "fashion challenged"!!! Thanks for the suggest Kathy!

Dec 26, 2011 11:52 PM

Jill Sackler

Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY

LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

Craig, besides all the great pictures, that was a great pep talk. Times are tough. Hoping 2012 will be better. Thanks to those who explained boxing day. I wasn't familiar.

Dec 27, 2011 11:13 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Jill - It's all part of the full service I provide Jill! Here's wishing you a fantastic 2012.

Dec 27, 2011 11:32 PM

Debbie Walsh

SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY

Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

We were flicking channels last night and the Rocky movie with Dolph Lundgren was on. Of course we stopped and watched. How can you not watch when Rocky is on?

Great pep talk but give yourself more credit - you really are alittle taller than that picture! :-)

Jan 03, 2012 10:22 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Debra - How nice of you to notice that the only difference was my height!!!

Jan 03, 2012 11:45 PM

Debbie Walsh

SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY

Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Jan 05, 2012 12:13 PM

Craig Rutman