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The Good The Bad And The Ugly

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 311291

 

 

So the contest is to tell it all...the good, the bad, and the ugly. As someone said go for it spill it, air your laundry for all to see. Let's see what I can come up with.

 

The Good is my dedication to going to the gym on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for the past 15 plus  years. My motivation is a wonderful trainer who I trust to keep me safe, strong and injury free. With all the hard work, John even makes the hour go by fast and it is fun. Some days when it is cool enough, 50-60 degrees, we go outside for the last part of my workout. Instead of giving into the aches and pains, we work through and around them. And the last 10 minutes l get a foam roll massage...so good!

 

The Bad is my internal clock that runs about five minutes late. There is  always one more thing that I am so sure I can do quickly, one more phone call, check the computer, answer an email or text.

Cutting it close leaves no spare time for ever being early. There always seems to be something that contributes to slowing me down. It could be traffic, an accident, an appointment to be made or some RE fire that needs to be put out. It could be that classic client that needs reassurance, a challenge with lender or title issue. Whatever...it's never my fault.

So far it has not hurt anything. I do call to confirm all appointments and often say... 

'Just want to let you know I'm on my way, be there in 10 to 15 minutes.'

 So not so bad...I'm on time with the calls.

 

The Ugly is my use of "uh" and "you know" on my  live radio show. This is something My Lee always made me aware of. It is NOT a nice habit especially on air. Maybe I should  have taken some training or joined Toast Masters,  or had someone ring a bell with each mention.

Maybe it's just TOO LATE.

too late

Thanks Debbie Reynolds for sponsoring the September contest.

 

Margaret Rome

 

 

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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
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Thanks for sharing!

Your "good" is a great habit to have - keeping ourselves physically fit is so important to everything else we do! As for being late, I think one of my "bads" might be that I get so stressed if I'm not early. For some reason, even being on time makes me stressed - I have to be early. 

Have a great day!

Sep 13, 2017 03:34 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Kat Palmiotti Being early would stress me and I don't do stress!

Sep 14, 2017 07:45 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland it's never "too late" unless you're referencing a listing you sold!

Sep 13, 2017 03:49 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Great comment Barbara Todaro Never too late.

Sep 14, 2017 07:46 AM
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

Punctuality can be a difficult one! I don't have a problem with it because we're in such a small town that I often show up early.

Sep 13, 2017 03:51 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

I am on time or a few minutes late. Very rare to be early.

Sep 14, 2017 07:50 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I love your good habits. I wish I could learn . Barbara says it is never to late.

Sep 13, 2017 04:19 AM
Dr. Karen Lewis, Broker 954-2489149
Align Right Realty K1 Group - Fort Lauderdale, FL
No Compromise When it Comes to Our Clients!

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland Your bad and ugly is still good..If I have to be somewhere at 8 am then I am there normally between 7:15 and 7:30..unless I am familiar with the appointment then I may get there 15 minutes early...But I can't stand to get there on the dot and I have to leave room for error in South Florida with our gorgeous traffic..smile..Happy Wednesday..

Sep 13, 2017 05:02 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

You are really early!

Sep 14, 2017 07:52 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Debe Maxwell, CRS When I woke up to check the comments here, I said, " why did I put that up for the world to see?" It was late and no topic planned, as usual. Inspired by Debbie Reynolds , I just started typing. Not sure I would have written the same this morning.

My Lee was the punctual one. He would be ready way early and annoyed that i was not. I always said tell me what time you want to walk out the door. BTW my clients (until now ) have not been aware.  It really is 5 minutes. I used to set my clocks early but that never helped...because I knew there was a bit of leeway.

Sep 13, 2017 06:43 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS

I'm glad you put yourself out there, Margaret! It's YOU...it's the you that we all love!

Sep 13, 2017 09:40 AM
JoAnn Moore
The Mortgage Market of Delaware - Georgetown, DE
Home Loans in Delaware

Regular workouts are a great habit to have. You have had an excellent commitment to this. It helps with overall health and stress. 

Running late adds stress so my suggestion would be to turn this around. It feels so good to arrive early and be able to breathe easily.

I would guess that if you slowed down your speech when on radio and fully thought out what each work would be before making any sound would help improve that area of your life.

Over all, sounds like you are doing fabulous.  

Sep 13, 2017 07:25 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

JoAnn Moore  Your suggestions are good ones. Thanks for stopping by.

Sep 14, 2017 07:54 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Margaret. It is NEVER TOO LATE. I'm sure you are working on it.

Sep 13, 2017 07:46 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Sheila Anderson always good to see you.

Sep 14, 2017 07:57 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

"Too late"
Now that was clever!
Well done Margaret!

Sep 15, 2017 04:39 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Thank you Sharon!

Sep 18, 2017 04:37 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Margaret.  I think you are doing just fine and I wouldn't be all that concerned about a few minor issues.

Sep 15, 2017 05:40 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Now that Gabe Sanders is reassuring.

Sep 18, 2017 04:38 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

I like to be on time - my husband insists on being early, and it drives me nuts. If he says we'll leave at 8:30 I plan to be in the car at 8:15, just so I don't have to listen to him complain. I carry a book with me everywhere I go, because I can't stand sitting waiting, doing nothing.

As for the ah and um... when I got into real estate I started hearing myself do that so I made a concentrated effort to stop. It worked then, but now that I'm not on the phone all of the time, I hear myself doing it again. Old habits don't want to go away!

Sep 18, 2017 11:06 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Marte Cliff You are such a good wife. I was not able to do that.

I haven't made that effort to stop...maybe it really isn't that important.

Sep 18, 2017 04:41 PM
Marte Cliff

Not such a good wife, Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland - just taking the path of least resistance. Starting the day with an "even grumpier than usual" man is not fun.

Sep 18, 2017 07:40 PM
Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

I love it Margaret!  I love the way you talked about putting out the fires or there usually being something that would come up to not make you early.  That is me also!  Great minds act alike?  Have a great day and thanks for the inspiration!

Sep 26, 2017 03:46 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Sometimes I am the fire, sometimes I am the extinguisher. Depends on the situation.

Oct 01, 2017 06:20 AM
John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

Oh no!  I have the "uh, um" habit when live, too!   Something I'm definitely trying to work on.

Sep 29, 2017 05:03 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

John Meussner   UM....Always good to see you.

Oct 01, 2017 06:21 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Congrats on this feature.  I like your "good, bad and ugly!"!  And yes, a foam roller is  a God send!  I'm also guilty of the "you knows" at the end of a sentence.  i think I learned that growing up as a kid!  Change is good so glad I learned something from you!

Oct 02, 2017 03:35 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Jan Green Always learning and always enjoying your comments

Oct 02, 2017 05:50 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Hi Margaret, I had the you know habit and my husband helped me get rid of it for the most part. Thanks for participating in the Good, Bad and Ugly Habits Contest.

Oct 10, 2017 05:47 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Debbie Reynolds My Lee was trying to work with me on that.

Oct 10, 2017 08:54 PM