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The Lesson Of The Climbing Frog

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

Deaf Frog

In our business and personal goals, it is so important to go tone deaf to the naysayers. We can do this essentially two ways. One, by pumping ourself up internally with positive self talk and externally with encouragers and supporters in our life, which give us tremendous confidence, and second steer clear of negativity whether words or people that are of that ilk. Who needs detractors? They drag you down. Confidence gives you single purpose and laser focus. Confidence adds fuel to keep you in a steady state of perserverance. Confidence allows your flame of desire not to flicker or diminish. Remember the story of the frog, and how "attitude" plays such a vital part in getting where you want to go.

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I love this saying and what a great post!  Thank you for sharing it!~

Aug 22, 2016 12:56 AM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Happy Monday Gary! Oh how wonderful! There are many times I wish I was deaf to what is being said around me! I have taken to putting my ear-buds in and listening to chanting when I am with a group, when I can get away with it! 

Even at home it is hard, I am constantly reminding them that spewing negativity will bring negative things right to your doorstep! 

I have altered my thoughts drastically over the past few years. Feels much, much better too!

Aug 22, 2016 01:56 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I must say, that you made my day with your frog story.

Make this Monday an awesome day Gary Woltal!

Aug 22, 2016 02:19 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Wonderful Frog story Gary Woltal  it does help to be deaf - yes it does

Happy Monday  

Aug 22, 2016 02:33 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Very cute.  We can do anything is we put our mind to it.

Aug 22, 2016 04:10 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

There is enough negativity in the world so it is best to avoid as much of it as possible.

Aug 22, 2016 07:32 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Awesome story. That poor little frog thought everyone was happy and excited to see him go to the top, but little did he know, and it's a good thing he didn't. 

I'm with you...don't let the naysayers get in your way. 

Aug 22, 2016 08:22 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Gary and this makes sense to me 

Aug 22, 2016 11:56 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Gary

Your words of wisdom are right on point.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Aug 22, 2016 12:34 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Gary. This is a wonderful story and is so very very true. Thanks for sharing.

Aug 22, 2016 11:14 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is excellent advice to share.

Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Aug 22, 2016 11:46 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

This just show how negativity can impair you performance...Be strong and move forward.

Aug 23, 2016 11:34 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

 Gary Woltal ,  read  Roy Kelley's   re-blog of your allegorical story of Mr. Frog and his trip to the top of the tree. Very nice.

Aug 29, 2016 12:47 PM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Mindset is a powerful thing. I'm doing my best to elimiate the negativity from my life and sometimes the only answer is to be "deaf" to it, as you suggested.

Sep 15, 2016 02:22 AM