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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA 92593-B

New Year Resolutions used to be a fun thing to do until the day I realized it was an exercise of wishful thinking. We all had a number of resolutions that had good intentions but no real motivation to accomplish them. So, why bother? 

Many of the items were big items like, lose 50 pounds, get in shape, declutter the house, clean out the garage and on and on and on. Then on top of that came the Real Estate resolutions. The list became so long and daunting it was overwhelming and when things seem overwhelming things don't get accomplished, plain & simple.

What's the answer, for you, I don't know. For me, it's make one resolution, only. So my resolution for this year is to exhibit the aspects of love (NOT the gushy, touchy, feelie slobbering kind people envision. You know, all that over the top stuff). Rather, the aspects that will make me a better man and person. The graphic below says it all. If you're a man it's a way to be a better MAN and appeals to women and if you're a woman it's feminine and appealing to men.

 

What's this got to do with Real Estate? Everything! Buying and Selling Real Estate is a giant emotional experience which can bring out negative qualities in our fellow humans and "could" draw us into the negative side of human nature. Sit and ponder the teaching above. I looked at each area and could see where I had failed in some way, shape or form in every relationship I was in. THUS, my resolution to become a better person by modeling the virtues of the love teaching.

I pray 2016 will be the best year that we all have ever experienced. Happy New Year. Love Never Fails is the end result.

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Grace be with you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 1:2 KJV

Keller Williams Realty Evolution

447 Newburyport Turnpike Suite #5

Topsfield, MA 01983

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 DougDawes@KW.com

Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Doug Dawes,  I have my resolution up on my board in my home office, I make them and shoot to make them every year.  Have a great day!

Jan 02, 2016 12:28 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Doug... what a nice post about being more loving. I've often reminded agents who complain about their clients that buying/selling is a very emotional process. And it takes a lot of patience (and love) to get them through it. Happy new year to you and yours!

Jan 02, 2016 12:43 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Great post Doug Dawes my resolutions are on going such as know my God better through his Word (Print and made flesh), do more for my church, and of course be a better Realtor/Broker.

Jan 02, 2016 12:49 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Happy New Year Will Hamm 

Shoot for the stars! I hope you surpass them all.

Jan 02, 2016 01:08 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Thank yoy & Happy New Year Nina Hollander 

Love is a misunderstood word especially by men. I hope your 2016 is the best ever

Jan 02, 2016 01:10 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Doug... love may be a word that is mis-understood by many humans and not just men!

Jan 02, 2016 01:13 AM
Doug Dawes

I think you are right on that assessment Nina Hollander 

Jan 02, 2016 09:30 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Amen & Happy New Year Bob "RealMan" Timm 

You have hit upon the key to all life.

Jan 02, 2016 01:15 AM
Mike Frazier
Carousel Realty of Dyer County - Dyersburg, TN
Northwest Tennessee Realtor

Doug, may you have a great year serving our Lord and others and receive great blessings as a result. I personally believe it will be a great 2016.

Jan 02, 2016 04:31 AM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Doug - Great post, and I like your message. To be a better person should be everyone's goal every day.

Jan 02, 2016 08:04 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Happy New Year Mike Frazier 

2016 has great potential. I wish you the same in your walk

Jan 02, 2016 09:32 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Troy Erickson 

That is a key isn't it? When we strive to be better people things seem to fall into place. Happy New Year

Jan 02, 2016 09:34 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Sometimes...one resultion is just enough and practiced daily...something we should all resolve to do !

Jan 02, 2016 09:56 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Sally K. & David L. Hanson I am still learning that too much on a plate cannot be enjoyed.

Jan 02, 2016 10:04 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Doug. No resolutions for me, that don't serve, but if I commit myself to something, I'll get it done.

Let's make 2016 the best year ever!

Jan 02, 2016 10:33 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Happy New Year Doug Dawes , i am happy to report i did not make any resolutions, havent for years. I like to make changes when the need arises and not wait until the new year. 2016 should be a great year

Jan 02, 2016 11:03 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Joe Petrowsky Persistent action is the key to all accomplishments. Have a GREAT New Year

Jan 03, 2016 09:51 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Hi Scott Godzyk 

I think for many resolutions are those things they intend to do but never make the time for. Have a great New Year

Jan 03, 2016 09:53 PM