Is that all there is?
The saying "Success is a journey, not a destination", is something I had heard of course, but never really 
thought to much about or fully understood the truth in that profound statement until several years ago. I was standing in a room surrounded by my friends, family and all of the Century 21 agents and brokers from around our four-state region. My song had just finished playing, everyone was applauding, and I was standing on the stage in my fist haute couture formal dress, which made me feel like a princess when I put it on. Everyone was smiling, flowers were being given to me by my friend, partner and broker, the regional director handed me my gold statue and the thought I had at that crowning moment was not one of jubilation. I looked out at the crowd and thought to myself, "Is that all there is"! Wow, it was the most amazing feeling of let down I think I've ever experienced, when you would have thought I would have been overjoyed, but I wasn't...I felt this tremendous letdown feeling. You see I had finally made it, after years of working hard and always coming in less than #1, I was finally crowned the #1 Century 21 Realtor for the city of Houston, Texas, and was also in the top 10 in the US. I had made the unfortunate mistake of not enjoying the journey. I don't do that anymore.
I think a lot of people do that, more than experience the joy along the way, most like I did get lost in the rush. I had been so driven, so focused, so caught up in the working that I had not stopped to smell the 
roses along the way. The last few years at that moment seemed a big blur because I had rushed through them to get to the end goal and once I got there, it was just a letdown. In fact more than just a letdown, it was like I had wasted those precious years, and I had to some extent. So my friends please remember this, "It is not the things we get, but the hearts we touch, that will measure our success in life." Do stop and smell the roses, relax and enjoy whatever journey you decide you want to take with your life. It will all be over in such a short time. Let's be softer, kinder, gentler, and take some time to enjoy this beautiful life we have.
Tina Turner is one of my idols, and I think one of the best voices and entertainers in the world. I have every album and song she ever did. I have seen her in concert three times, the energy she has and the voice is simply the best...which of course is my favorite song. This was the song they always played as they announced the #1 agent for the city at our annual awards banquets. I was with C-21 for 30 years, that's a long time my friends. I always went to the awards even before I was getting an award, I just loved it when they would make the announcement and Tina would burst out over the speakers. Please enjoy Tina Turner singing Simply the Best.
Liz Carter, Realtor Katy, TX www.lizcarter.com
When you need to buy or sell a home in the greater Houston, TX area, please call Liz Carter & Team Realty. Serving Katy Proper, Cinco Ranch, West Memorial, Nottingham Country, Green Trails, Seven Meadows, Grand Lakes, Remington Trails, Memorial Parkway, and all the surrounding subdivisons of Katy, TX since 1976. 281-391-SOLD (7653) "Your Real Estate Rescource For Life"
...as "y girl" Tina says....just can't seem to help myself! I've enjoyed getting to know you through the AR contest. Liz
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