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Thoughts On December 31

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Industry Observer CalDRE #01165532

Thoughts On December 31

 

It's time to say goodbye, but I think goodbyes are sad

and I'd much rather say hello. Hello to a new adventure.

Ernie Harwell

 

In some ways, this year could be considered akin to a roller coaster.  Think of the language of roller coasters...words and terms like catapult... freeform... cutback...point of view...restraint...acceleration.

 

There have been opportunities.  A disappointment.  Or two.   

The victories that are celebrated and the losses that provide the all-so-important learning experience.  

This is life.  

And how we approach each new day, let alone each new year, certainly reflects so much about ourselves.   

For me, it’s about perspective.  

 

So instead of saying goodbye to 2016, I’m saying hello to 2017.  

And the adventures that await.

 

Cheers! Here's to 2017.

 

Published:   December 31, 2016

 

Thoughts On December 31

 

 

Posted by

Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

Call/Text:  818.516.4393

mtj916@gmail.com

 

 

Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Michael - Nice thoughts and it's definitely time to move on. Happy New Year - may 2017 be your best year ever!

Dec 31, 2016 01:09 PM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Very well said from a forward thinking friend.

Dec 31, 2016 01:19 PM
Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

Michael Jacobs - As I look back on 2016, and my time here in ActiveRain, I am so happy to have "met" you here.  

One of the biggest surprises in this business have been the wonderful relationships that I have made here in this virtual world, of which your friendship is one of them!  : )  

I wish you a happy, safe, and wonderful year ahead of you.  May you experience success beyond your wildest expectations in the upcoming new year.

Hello 2017!

Dec 31, 2016 01:31 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

Nicely written Michael. Look ahead and less thinking of the past. Wishing you a magical Happy New Year!

Dec 31, 2016 02:14 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I'm with you on preferring to say hello to the new year, than saying goodbye to the old one.

Dec 31, 2016 03:09 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Best wishes to you and your family for a Very Happy New Year!

Dec 31, 2016 04:09 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Michael Jacobs I love this post and I agree completely...say Hello to 2017, it's going to be a fabulous year!

Wishing you and yours a safe and Happy New Year's Eve and a wonderful 2017!

Dec 31, 2016 04:12 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

A "roller coaster" year.  That's exactly how I described 2016 to my sister this morning!

Dec 31, 2016 04:19 PM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I can't wait to say hello to 2017 and I hope for peace in the world.

Dec 31, 2016 04:52 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Well, goodbye and hello Michael.  And have a wonderful New Year's Eve and a terrific 2017.

Dec 31, 2016 05:23 PM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Time for a new journey to begin.  Have a safe and happy new year!!!

Dec 31, 2016 06:23 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Cheers to you, too, Michael. I'm with you...Hello to 2017.

Thank you for all of your comments throughout 2016.

Happy New Year!!!

Dec 31, 2016 07:52 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Have a Happy New Year, Michael. I know you will make it all it can be.

Dec 31, 2016 07:58 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Michael

The new year of 2017 is only minutes away. The question is where did the year go.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Dec 31, 2016 08:13 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I can only wish you an awesome new year Michael Jacobs 

Dec 31, 2016 11:15 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I have been on a roller coaster ever since I began real estate, haha.  I keep hoping that it will become more like a merry go round!

Jan 01, 2017 05:26 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

You know how every year the media reviews the old year and rehashes the crap you'd like to forget ever happened, just in case that awful stuff is not resting at top of mind?

Well, this year I'm NOT reading it. Like you, I am trying to say hello to 2017.

Jan 01, 2017 09:15 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Thank you for your comments and thoughts.  Wishing you a wonderful 2017.

Jan 01, 2017 10:23 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael, it is better to say HELLO to this New Year, and don't look back.   Happy New Year! 

Jan 01, 2017 01:19 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Happy New Year to you as well Joan Cox -- looking and moving forward is the best direction to take in my opinion.  

Jan 03, 2017 09:52 AM