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Lessons or should I say "Takeaways" from the Five Time Super Bowl...

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 01238708

Lessons or should I say ‘Takeaways’ from the Five Time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots

As a Beverly Hills Realtor, I always watch other people and how they handle adversity, stress, and when events are not going in their favor I am very interested on how they respond. Watching the Super Bowl today, sent me a huge message, as I watched the first two Quarters and listened to the announcers spewing statistics, that ‘…no one has ever come back from a 14-point deficit…’ and when it reached 28 points I had serious doubts as well. (Note to self, do not listen to doom and gloom around you, even if they are coming from people who are considered “experts” focus on the task at hand).

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At that point it appeared to me that the highlight of the game would be the ‘Super Bowl Half Time Performance by Lady Gaga’. As, I was watching the coach’s reaction as he was taking notes on paper with a pen. Thoughts were running through my head, time for the Coach to retire, time for the Quarterback to retire, time for new faces, time for someone who is not old school and the list goes on and on. He was not focused on the noise around him. He was focused on what they need to do to win.

Interestingly, one of the talking heads said ‘…you watch the Patriots will come out from the Locker-room with fire in their belly and hearts….’ I was more focused on hoping that the half time performance will be better and that way I will have some benefit of giving up a couple hours of non-Real Estate related activity and not consider my time as a total loss.

Then, when the Patriots came out with a strong beginning and shortly after it, I saw their efforts fizzle out, my doubts were increasing. Nothing seemed to be working for the New England Patriots. Then as I watched a transformation taking place, a team that looked at their Leader who was not going to let them down, Tom Brady and his Coach, I saw the biggest Fourth Quarter turn around ever.

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This reminded me of my perseverance in real estate activities. I saw the team never giving up, never showing that they were defeated and they just keep doing what they did the day in day out, the practiced and time tested activities. Just as I do day in day out in my real estate practice, so many Los Angeles Real Estate transactions that would go south if I did not stay with it.

This fourth quarter was very motivational to me. As I watched the owner of the Atlanta Falcons head down to the 50-yard line waiting to receive the Vince Lombardy Trophy, reminded me of not to anticipate too soon the closing, until the transaction closes. I saw every one giving extra effort and everyone was focused on one thing WINNING! No one looked defeated and the next thing I saw was a tie game.

Congratulations to the New England Patriots and to Tom Brady as well as the entire team. Thank you for giving me a superb Motivational and enjoyable two plus hours away from what I do day in and day out!

 

If you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at 310.486.1002 (m) or homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at  http://www.endrebarath.com.  I am a Pet Friendly Realtor and I contribute a portion of my commission to local animal rescue organizations.

Comments (102)

Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz  love your unbridled optimism:) just kidding, I think you have lived too long in Vegas and developed some inside information or pessimism:)Endre

Feb 09, 2017 11:30 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Vegas Bob knows many things that should not be know by the general public 

Feb 10, 2017 09:35 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lottie Kendall  glad you liked my post, just on a side note did you change locations? Endre

Feb 09, 2017 11:31 PM
Lottie Kendall

Endre, I still work on the San Francisco Peninsula/Silicon Valley. However, 5 years ago when I moved to SF I also joined the Board here in SF -- expanded my service! 

Feb 10, 2017 10:06 PM
Anonymous
Michael A. Fenwrick

It showed me to never be complacent. You always need more, more education, more listings, more effort, etc...In our area there are 4800+or- listings and around 4000+or minus agents. Do the math!

Feb 10, 2017 09:46 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I like this post and the correlation you make to real estate and life. Never give up! The game showed everyone that. 

Feb 10, 2017 11:53 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Melissa E. Spittel  it so resonated with me being a Beverly Hills Realtor, Endre

Feb 10, 2017 07:29 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Rick Frissell  I was thinking the same thing as I saw the Falcon's Owner at the 50 yard line waiting to pick up the Trophy....Endre

Feb 10, 2017 07:30 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Praful Thakkar  thank you for stopping back again, always enjoy your wisdom, Endre

Feb 10, 2017 10:26 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kevin Green  your comment reminded me of George Carlin's AM/FM album.... when he discusses the definition of Shoot:)) Endre

Feb 10, 2017 10:35 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jackie Adams  indeed, I agree:)Endre

Feb 10, 2017 10:38 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

 

Michael Mroczka thank you for stopping and adding to the conversation, Endre

Feb 10, 2017 10:40 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Patricia Feager  at least for the last 51 games:))Endre

Feb 10, 2017 10:41 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Nathan Robinson thank you for adding to the conversation, Endre

Feb 11, 2017 03:18 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

A little late to the "party" but the message still hits home.  Never count your chickens before they hatch, your escrows before the close, your treats before your tricks!  Love this post. Great motivation and good for you for being an awesome team leader!

Feb 12, 2017 02:56 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Terry McCarley  one never knows where a Patriot Fan can be found:))Endre

Feb 20, 2017 06:39 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Martin Kalisker  love your unbridled optimism, I knew a great many Bostonians who had their doubts:)) BTW I lived in Boston for over 10+ years:)) and am still a die hard Red Sox fan:))Endre

Feb 20, 2017 06:41 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Anna Hatridge  if we do not believe in ourselves how could we expect others to believe in us?:)Endre

Feb 25, 2017 02:34 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

John Dotson  your comments is on target, Endre

Feb 25, 2017 02:35 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Teri Pacitto  agreed, Endre

Feb 25, 2017 02:36 PM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

I'm late to your stroll down memory lane Endre Barath, Jr. , but I remember the Buffalo Bills overcoming a large deficient with the Houston Oilers back in the '70s. Some teams and people don't quit.

Dec 27, 2017 06:40 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

As we head back into the Superbowl with the Patriots again it is fun to read this once more! 

Jan 30, 2018 05:02 AM