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Delray Beach- Champions

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Delray Beach- Champions

 

March Madness is getting intense.  We are now down to the Elite Eight.  And tonight, we’ll find out if the Jayhawks will make it into the Final Four.

I marvel at all of the athletes... to be able to pull it all together in front of thousands.  Yes, I know this is what they train and practice for but it’s not just that, it’s their mindset.

 

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A champion is someone who gets up when he can't. Jack Dempsey

 


I filled out 11 brackets and there are a few that are still standing...one slight breeze could topple them.

 

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My problem is that I hate losing more than I like winning.

This is why Larry warns everyone around me when we are watching a game...football, basketball...doesn't matter.

 

 

A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning. Billie Jean King

 

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As much as I complain about the time change, a good thing to come from this is that for a small amount of time we don’t have to be at the beach until after 7 to see the sun rise  (well, it doesn’t really rise now, does it!  But it sounds better than saying watch the earth rotate)  All the better to take pictures!

 

 

No matter what industry you're in, there will be naysayers. So you have to be your own champion. Chad Hurley

 

The above quote has Barbara Todaro's name written all over it. We could all take a page from her playbook.

 

 

 

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Champions are made from something they have deep inside of them-a desire, a dream, a vison.

Mahatma Gandhi

 

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Have a championship weekend!

 

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Comments(24)

Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy Streib ,

As always an inspiring Saturday post! My favorite quote this week is the one from Jack Dempsey and I agree with you this quote reminds me of  Barbara Todaro

Mar 25, 2017 05:49 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Billie Jean King summed up Barbara well. She refuses to lose and fears nothing! Enjoy your day!

Mar 25, 2017 06:07 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Those are wonderful pictures to accompany the great quotes about champions, Kathy!

Mar 25, 2017 06:43 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Kathy, on having this blog FEATURED in the PHOTOS group!

Mar 25, 2017 06:44 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi James Dray I saw that you did and congrats to the agent. 

Grant Schneider it is for me.  I don't think that's such a good thing for me. 

Michael Jacobs as soon as I saw it, I thought of her.

Donald Urschalitz for the life of me, I have no idea where you find these but they are always perfect!!!

Mar 25, 2017 08:34 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Dorie Dillard I love that one as well....simple and succinct.

Wayne Martin Barbara Todaro teaches us all about competition, winning, and fortitude.

Myrl Jeffcoat Thank you very much and always an honor to be featured in your group. 

Mar 25, 2017 08:41 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Kathy Streib thank you so much for mentioning my name... you're always so kind to me.... and thank you to all of those who commented with kindness....

Mar 25, 2017 09:59 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Kathy Streib - What I love most about this post is how insightful it is and the words just penetrate into my brain, causing me to think about the word Champion. Thank you and Larry too! Together, you spread wisdom.

I really do believe there are many champions amongst us even if they aren't famous. There are early risers and people accomplishing more because of their determination and the ability to think like a winner, e.g., Barbara Todaro!

Inspiration comes in many forms, whether it's via a blog post or other people, champions are alive and thriving! And the best part is, it's not a secret and it's available to all! 

Mar 25, 2017 10:48 AM
Barbara Todaro

thank you so much, Patricia Feager you're so kind....and I just sent my granddaughter, Gina, a link to her horseback riding post so she could read your kind words to her...

Mar 25, 2017 11:12 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

What a lovely post you shared with all of us.  And each quote is very special indeed.  A

Mar 25, 2017 12:04 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy loved all the Quotes but if I had to choose one Ghandi would win in my book:))Endre

Mar 25, 2017 12:28 PM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Kathy - Nice thoughts about what it takes to excel - at anything reallly - and always lovely photos.

Mar 25, 2017 02:03 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Kathy - fun!  I hope your team wins tonight and everybody around you comes out just fine if they don't!!  Love this one....

A champion is someone who gets up when he/she can't.

Mar 25, 2017 02:06 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I am not a big basketball fan but I do look forward to march madness and the final 4 Kathy Streib 

Mar 25, 2017 03:53 PM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Not a huge fan of March madness but I so many Kansas REALTORS® as friends I am with them, Rock Chalk!!!

Mar 25, 2017 03:54 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy the UCONN Men did not make it into the tournament, but the UCONN Women are favorite to win the NCAA Women's Tournament.  They made it into the Elite Eight today, just 3 more games left.

Mar 25, 2017 04:37 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Barbara Todaro as you can see, we all thought of you when we read the quote.

Hi Patricia Feager there are Champions that we see in sports but I've met everyday champions who overcome and surpass the challenges they meet! Isn't it nice how we inspire each other.

Mar 25, 2017 06:13 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Thank you Ron and Alexandra Seigel I'm still in awe of your Farmer's Market pictures today. 

Hi Endre Barath, Jr. I saved the best for last!!!

Thank you Dick Greenberg I went to the Digital Photography site you mentioned and will give it a try!  (after basketball)

Mar 25, 2017 06:16 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Anna Banana Kruchten the windows are shut so I won't frighten the neighbors with my sailor's mouth!! LOL

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington The left side of my bracket fell the most.  But on one of my 11 brackets, I'm doing pretty good. 

Mar 25, 2017 06:21 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Kathy

The cream is coming to the top of March Madness.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Mar 25, 2017 07:09 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

You know I know NOTHING about March Madness or brackets.  I do love the quotes you chose though!

Mar 26, 2017 11:20 AM