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With each passing I am less and less in tune with the rest of the world!

By Richard Weisser

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

August 21, 2012 10:10 PM

Perhaps I am just losing my grip. After all, I have been “hanging in” there for quite a long time now.

But with many more years lying behind me than ahead, I can honestly say that I see things a lot differently now than I did in the past.

It takes an awful lot more to pique my interest these days. The effect of “been there” and “done that” has practically removed the element of surprise from my lexicon.

And it appears that although we as a society have easier access to information than any generation in history, we are also more ignorant.

So we each passing day, I find myself drifting farther and farther away from the mainstream of our anthropological evolution.

From here on out, I will forgo trends and choose my own direction.

I may not get where I want to go, but at least it will be my choice!

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June Piper-Brandon

Coldwell Banker Realty - Columbia, MD

Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

Richard, what an interesting introspection!! I am feeling more and more the same way. Our society has forgotten what once was socially acceptable norms and seems to be lost in misdirection and wallowing in ignorance. Very sad!!

Aug 21, 2012 10:14 PM

Carol-Ann Palmieri

RE/MAX Executive Realty, Al and Cal Realty Group - Franklin, MA

"Cal" the Real Estate Gal

Hi Richard. I can say that I couldn't agree more. I do believe that it gets easier as we get older because we are less likely to be worried about what others think. I loved reading your post this am.

Aug 21, 2012 10:14 PM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good morning Richard -

The feeling and thinking you have described must be in the air. At our place we both feel bogged down and as said been there done that. Maybe a real vacation on the beach is called for???? Guess we get up, shake it off and continue on walking our own way.

Aug 21, 2012 10:16 PM

Raymond E. Camp

Ontario, NY

Good morning Richard,

It is always good to be an individual as that people may look at you and change direction.

Always try to learn something new and teach someone else something new as it broadens everyone's horizons.

Make yourself a great day.

Aug 21, 2012 10:17 PM

Richard Iarossi

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD

Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Richard,

Wherever you end up is where you wanted to be. Life is about choices.

Rich

Aug 21, 2012 10:20 PM

Mark Loewenberg

KW of the Palm Beaches - Palm Beach Gardens, FL

KW 561-214-0370

sounds like you are floating down a river or stream and enjoying the sights that you pass

Aug 21, 2012 10:20 PM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Richard. Me to. It is interesting that you have elicited a similar reaction in so many of us. Age maybe, wisdom and insight probably.

Aug 21, 2012 10:23 PM

Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

June...

It is somewhat comforting to know that I am not the only one that is saddened by this. Thanks for the support!

Carol...

That's an excellent point. We really don't care what others think, do we? Thanks so much for "getting it!"

John..

My friend, for some reason I have though that we have been living parallel lives the last few months. It's a bit eerie bu very cool at the same time. THX.

Aug 21, 2012 10:27 PM

Alisa McKeel Willson

Appraisal Pros in Texas - Huntsville, TX

Certified Res. Appraiser

Thanks for giving me something to think about! I have never been a very "trendy" person and as I've aged I finally discovered that is a good thing...

Aug 21, 2012 10:34 PM

Greg Large

ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH

A Tradition of Trust

Richard,

Very introspective post...

I came to the observation earlier this year about myself that at this point in my life, that there are few things worth standing in line for...

Aug 21, 2012 10:35 PM

Steve and Jan Bachman

RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax - Herndon, VA

Realtors - Northern Virginia

Richard, I agree with John as well. Partly it is a stage of life event or period of time I suppose. Many of our age group friend are experiencing this. Children gone. Elderly parents to care for. Lot's of opportunity but no longer a perceived infinite amount of time to do it all.

My wife and I are totally revamping what we want to do and how we go about it. We want to downsize so that we have more free time and get involved in things we've never done before...I am actually pretty intrigued by the prospects.

Aug 21, 2012 10:35 PM

Ginny Gorman

RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI

Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Interesting perspective Richard and I guess I live differently too...i still feel i want to embrace all the new, never forget the past and enjoy life more when I have the time...keeping up with the times is tough for sure...i understand your emotions..

Aug 21, 2012 10:48 PM

Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA

Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD

301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

It so easy to float with the current and let society choose your course. . .we all should be stirred by your post and take action.

Aug 21, 2012 11:06 PM

Brenda Mullen

RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX

Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

I like Richards comment, making your own choices ensures you end up where you wanted to go...of course, it may not be pleasant lol :)1 I also agree that as we get older, we tend to care less of what others think and realize that the path to our own happiness is made by us, not by others. Love your introspection this morning.

Aug 22, 2012 12:55 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Richard- When I hit 40ish (in a galaxy far far away.) , I would say to myself and others that a perk of growing older is that you don't have to worry so much about what others think of you, and that you live your life with your own choices as your road map. I do know that this year in particular I have been thinking about the fact that the road behind me is much longer than the one ahead. And I've looked back with some melancholy at the scenery I've passed on my journey to where I am. As someone said "Youth is wasted on the young."

Aug 22, 2012 01:19 AM

Mike Frazier

Carousel Realty of Dyer County - Dyersburg, TN

Northwest Tennessee Realtor

Richard, it almost sounds like you do not chose to be politically correct! If that is the case then I will join you there.

Aug 22, 2012 02:17 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I am intentionaly letting a lot of the world go by. I like the slower pace of being left behind in the dust.

Aug 22, 2012 08:13 AM

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties