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TOO Old to Learn Something New?

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Lifelong learning is one the key characteristics of a market leader in the realm of luxury real estate.  Learning new things is a way to meet new people and expand your sphere of influence.

 

Yesterday, as we were leaving our Yoga class, we were chatting with one of the teachers.  As we were talking to her, one of the students, an older gentleman interrupted us to wish her a good evening.

 

 

We learned that he was the newest student, and he was 87.  Last week, he walked in and asked her about yoga, as he had read an article in the local newspaper.  He had never done any yoga and was interested in trying it out.  He is in our class and doing really well.  We were inspired by his enthusiasm and his willingness to explore new ideas. 

 

You are never TOO old to learn something new.  What is something new you can learn this week to expand your luxury marketing practice?

Written by Ron & Alexandra Seigel-

 

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Comments(43)

Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Today something very good happened in my life that made your post most timely and inspirational. 

Mar 03, 2015 07:16 AM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good evening A. No we are not too old to learn. When we stop learning, we are dead. BTW, I do yoga. Not the best at it and I give it my best shot.

Mar 03, 2015 09:02 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Alexandra and Ron -- for those who really want to live and be alive, I don't think motivation has an expiration date and that is key.

Mar 03, 2015 09:48 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Ron & Alexandra Seigel ....I want to take this up so bad .....we see and read more about it all the time ....Do you think it's beneficial?

Have a great night!

Mar 03, 2015 10:02 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

My sister teaches yoga and says it is excellent for senior citizens. It helps them retain muscle tone and with their balancing skills that will help keep them from falling.

Mar 03, 2015 10:16 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Learning new things keeps the brain focused and that will keep you younger!

Mar 03, 2015 10:34 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Alexandra- I will never forget one of the women in my yoga class who was in her late 70's and had at one time broken her collar bone.  Her doctor told her she probably wouldn't be able to raise it over her head or do certain exercises.  Well, she decided to take up yoga and she was amazing!

Mar 03, 2015 10:50 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Alexandra,

We are never too old to learn something new..I like to hear about your new yoga class member!  Congrats to the Thin man Nominee..can't wait to see you on the red carpet!

Mar 03, 2015 11:26 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Rob Thomas yes, it is fabulous for you.  Our first teacher in Los Angeles, worked with Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Byron Scott.  They all benefited in addition to their basketball workouts...also Quincy Jones who was told he could never bend down again because of brain surgery did bend down, and he dedicated one of his albums to him.  He worked with the Russian ballet to ease their limbs, the Queen mother of Japan who was bedridden and he got her out of bed...etc,  Yes, it s fabulous for you.  A

Mar 03, 2015 12:31 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Bette Gottwald 

Whatever, it is I am so delighted for you, and I wish tons of great experiences. A

Michael Thornton good for you, and we have been doing it for a long, long time.

Debbie Reynolds I love that your sister teaches it.  It keeps old and young vital, I was doing it in Los Angeles with Marge Champion who must have been in her late 60's then.  She was a dancer with injuries and this helped her tremendously.

 

Mar 03, 2015 12:35 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Evelyn Johnston I agree, it helps you keep up, love life and enjoy it more.

Kathy Streib just like Quincy Jones who was told he could never bend down ever after he had a plate in his head after surgery.  He is still bending thanks to Bikram. 

Dorie Dillard It is the "hot" yoga that we originally studied with Bikram, and after doing flow Yoga which we liked, but did not feel we had results, we were so delighted when a couple opened a studio, less than 5 minutes from our home by car.  

Michael Jacobs brilliantly said, I love your statement about motivation not having an expiration date.  I was also told that Billy (the gentleman in our yoga glass) golfs and spends time practicing his swing...

 

 

Mar 03, 2015 12:40 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Ron & Alexandra Seigel  another truly inspirational post from the dynamic duo:) on a side note congrats to Ron for his nomination in Roger D. Mucci  contest, Endre

Mar 03, 2015 03:21 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

One of the main reasons I get up in the morning and go to the Rain is to see what I can learn.  I follow a host of people who I have found to be knowledgeable and full of information I want to know.   

Mar 03, 2015 07:06 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning A & R. How wonderful! The truth is, this young 87 year old has something to teach us as well.

Mar 03, 2015 08:51 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Actually I'm here this morning to congratulate Ron on The Best Actor in a Drama. Alexandra and you look fantastic in your award outfits!

Mar 03, 2015 09:18 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Me too ( see above ) - so excited to see your win in the best dramatic actor category - and Michael Jacobs too. You all look marvelous too, by the way.  It's the start of a very good day. Happy Wednesday!

Mar 03, 2015 10:56 PM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate

You are never too old to learn something new, and so glad this gentleman is learning Yoga.

Mar 04, 2015 12:25 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Just found out that we have a STAR in our midst....and we shall raise a toast to you, Ron once we hit our Napa Red Carpet! 

By the way, you asked what we were learning and I am delving into ranch living, and learning A LOT about septic, wetlands, pastures, log homes, county permits, we (Larry and I) have gained a boatload of knowledge in the last four months and with the act of simplifying (even tho it's been a struggle so far!) we are on our way to leading a completely new lifestyle. 

And my mom, who's almost 84 has been asked to head up her local volunteers in dispatch at her police department, where she has volunteered for years and she is ALSO going through EMS training! 

Mar 04, 2015 10:52 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Endre Barath, Jr. thanks, and Ron is thrilled he and Michael Jacobs each won in their category, and you should read their acceptance speeches...LOL  

James Dray I agree with.

Joe Petrowsky I saw him this afternoon, and he is more flexible than some of the younger men...

Thank you Larry and Sheila

Thanks Debb,

Sharon, he is an inspiration

 

Mar 04, 2015 11:55 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 Ron was utterly delighted, and You have to got to hand it to everyone who helped Roger...  I love everything you are learning in your quest to simplify.  Bravo, and Bravo to your Mom.  

I love all this thought expansion.  A

Mar 04, 2015 11:57 AM