I couldn't agree more. If only if more people felt this way.

Steve, I think in the hustle and bustle world we all live in these days, we tend to forget the importance of others.

Thanks for responding, Duane

Our profession could promote the importance leaving a legacy of good work by recognizing agents who give back to the community in so many ways.  Often, our press releases are about top producers (money), top listing agent (money), top brokerage (money), etc.  Personally, I think the public finds it distasteful when we toot our horns so loud and so often. 

In my mothers case the expression is"She who dies with the most FABRIC wins!

Norma, well said. It really should be about the agent who gives back to the community. I think you are right on the "money" with posting the top producers. This IMHO does "toot the horn" and in your face approach.

Thanx for stopping by, Duane

Rene,you made me LROL on the fabric. Mom obviously has a great sense of humor! Grin.

Preach on!  I heard Zig Ziglar say in a tape.  A fellow once asked him "How much money do he think Howard Hughes left?".  His answer as only Zig can say "He left it ALL!".  Isn't that going to be true of you and I also. 

Question: How do you make the world a better place with what you leave behind?   Leaving what you have in many cases to your family is often a dangerous decision.

A fool with expensive toys is still a fool!

Ntsike, perfectly said. I like the analogy of Howard Hughes, so true.

I agree that leaving the assets to the family can be a dangerous decision.

Thanks for the post.

Hi Duane, I am starting to sell off those toys.  I have garages full....3 warehouses too!  He who dies with the most toys didn't participate in life....they rode around on it!  Nice post Duane.

Gary,

I agree, my toys went when I went through the Big "D". Found out that those toys really weren't all that important in life once I found "true" love.

Thanks for stopping by.