cats in the cradle for utah daddy doing Real estate in Utah

James, now hear this, don't get in this trap. Set days that you are off. Just like over price listings don't take them. If your client does not work with you don't work with them. I took this attitude long ago. I have coach both soccer and baseball, and cross country track for both of my children.It is busy, yes and hard but it can be done. Chase your children and not your client. This is my view. Great Post. At least your thinking about it. go my website www.7824.com, the first picture is of my family on the beach last summer, life is short.

Welcome to the great Active Rain real estate network which is full of helpful folks and good information.

Dan, well from this day forward,please do NOT look back and regret.  Make a change for the better, your boys  as well as yourself will love you for it.  Life is much too short to have regrets.  Memories last a lifetime, money (or lack there of) doesn't.  You will probably do even better if you prioritize and put your family and God FIRST. Listen to the voice of experience. GO and be with your children daily.   

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This last year has been a tough one for most RE agents-especially the newer ones-many have quit the business. IMO there are 2 alignments in life-Vertical and Horizontal.

I live my life and keep it aligned vertically:

1)God

2)Family

3)Work

If there are issues that need addressed in #2 or #3, I give them to #1 and my needs are ALWAYS met!

Horizontal alignment is your interaction with your family, friends, and business associates. If this area is out of alignment-I refer back to vertical.

Always put family before work-In the end, you will be glad you did!

When you are old and your kids are moved out of the house...you will NEVER wish that you had spent more time working on your real estate business! However, your heart will ache throughout your entire life over the guilt of not spending enough quality time with your kids!

You work hard to "keep up your life style of living". Your kids love you, not your money!

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Hello James,

Welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first post! The opportunities to learn and network are incredible here. Best of luck to ya!

-Keith

James - Welcome to the Rain, make sure that you browse the site and become familiar with everything this site has to offer.  The more you browse the more you will learn.  I have found this site to be really helpful to me.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me, I will do whatever I can to help.

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James~It's so good to see you here on ActiveRain. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with you on our current under contract. You have quite a story here and one that is very much heartfelt. I too was in this situation last year and as my children and sweet hubby were begging me to slow down, I didn't listen. It was when I became so physically ill that I was forced to slow down and remember that it will all work out and balance it's way if we allow it too. I've had to remember what Stephen Luckett has mentioned, God-Family-Work and oh wait, me time too. You are a person of great value and it sounds like you have an absolutely beautiful family. Kiss them often, love them much and remember He is there for you always. Your Utah Friend!