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March to the Beat of Your Own Drum. . .

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Preferred Properties Land & Homes #18909

By this I mean. . .do what you feel is right and be proud for taking a stand for something you believe in. There is a saying that goes. . .Doubt yourself and you doubt everything you see. Judge yourself and you see judges everywhere.  But if you listen to the sound of your own voice, you can forever rise above doubt and judgment and can see forever!

I own an Independent Real Estate Brokerage - hooray for me (right?).  I bought this super expensive, highly visible and extremely small office nearly 3 years ago.  The sign is huge and there is reader board below it.  It is double sided and has 4 lines on each side.  I would advertise on it - for example, "Short Sale Specialist" or "Custom Home Site". .. you get the gist.  

One day something came over me. . . I decided to post inspirational quotes on my board - 2 each week.  I hired big, strong, senior boys with backgrounds in acrobatics because you have to climb a 12 foot ladder to change this sign out.  I started creating a list which I am sharing below (Some I have posted and some I plan to):

SIGN SAYINGS

Live a life of permanent purpose

Every single thing you do matters

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow

Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile

Have Courage, stand up for what you believe in

You have been created as one of a kind

You have been created to make a difference

If God is for us, who can be against us?

God is love, peace, joy and hope

Surely I am coming quickly – Rev. 22:20

And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely – Rev. 22:17

Our God is an awesome God

He reigns from heaven above

Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me

Amen, even so, come, Lord Jesus 

Give thanks with a grateful heart

Our God = wisdom, power and love

Congrats Whitman College Graduate

Let go of things that have no root in the soil of your healthy l

I have direct access to God through the spirit—Ephesians 2:18

Christ Himself lives in me—Colossians 1:27

I have been given a spirit of power, love and self-control—2 Timothy 1:7

I am chosen to share in God’s heavenly calling—Hebrews 3:1

I am part of Christ; I share in His life—Hebrews 3:14

I am a child of God, and I will be like Christ when He returns—1 John 3:1, 2

I am not the great “I am”, but by the grace of God, I am what I am—Exodus 3:14

This is what you shall do… Live closer to that thing that makes you sing, see and savor the simple good things

Do the math—multiply your happiness by your capacity for joy

When you open your heart you invite the world to sing

It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness

Marching to the beat of your own drum

 

I wondered if anyone would notice.  Drum roll (no pun intended). . . I have had so many random calls and people stopping in to thank me for posting what I place on this sign.  I am blown away. One lady came into the office yesterday to express how the sayings were really helping her and she appreciated the fact that I wasn't inhibited by what others may think.  Well, enough said, I will continue to post sayings that are uplifting and spiritual.  I have always marched to the beat of my own drum and this will never change.

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Trisha, I admire you for not being afraid to put your words where your heart is. I am sure it is very uplifting to many.

May 23, 2013 02:10 PM
Charles Stallions Property Manager
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pace, FL
Pensacola, Pace & Gulf Breeze Property Management

Religion as with politics I have no problem with folks opinions, it is the wusses that scare the hell out of me. The go the way the wind blows and complain about everything

May 23, 2013 02:42 PM
Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
"Sold with Potranco Realty"

Marching to the beat of our own drum is a good thing, even if one person is moved you've done your job by posting inspirational quotes, the heck with those who don't like them. Have blessed day Trisha...

I drive by this church marque everyday and read their inspirational quote and most of the time I'm moved. Keep then short very short is the key and if you can add humor.

 

May 23, 2013 08:44 PM
Barbara Hensley
RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX
Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

Trisha, this is a totally awesome idea!  Much better than real estate messages.  They know we are Realtors so offering inspirational and God based posts in genius.  

May 23, 2013 09:07 PM
Scott Larson
BHHS/Utah Properties - Park City, UT
Park City, Utah Real Estate News

Trisha, I really like your attitude and what you have done.I bet not only do you feel better that you are providing a real service to people with your sign, but your business will be better as well.

May 24, 2013 03:30 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Good for you, Trisha! 

    The Word of God is Living and Powerful... you are blessing people by proclaiming His Word...  the blessings will return to you.

May 27, 2013 04:44 AM