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“Gold medals aren’t really made of gold. They’re made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.” – Dan Gable, 1972 Olympic Wrestling Gold Medalist.

 

I can read that quote over and over and especially today for me in business, it means even more.

 

Dan Gable is an absolute legend in the sport which molded me into the person who I am today (thanks to a lot of great coaches, great teammates and a bunch of people who never let me quit).

 

Read that ending phrase a few more times today, “…sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.”

 

Do you have a goal which you want to achieve? I have an easy solution -- Work more hours or work more jobs or do both.

 

Come earlier and stay later. Work harder. Focus more.

 

Vacations? Done.

 

Sick days? Done. Too bad. Suck it up and deal with it, you are not ten years old anymore.

 

Are you not happy with your current situation? Stop blaming others and start blaming yourself.

 

Are you negative and making excuses about your life? Then get out of the way while others take what you want.

 

Re-energize, re-focus, dust yourself off and pick yourself up off of the mat.

 

Find the guts to deal with it. You are where you are because of you and no one else and nothing else. Own it, but also understand that you can get to where you want to go because of YOU also.

 

So get up, get going and get after it people. It’s time to leave our mark on this world. Have a great one.

 

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Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Great inspiration! Thanks!

Re-energize, re-focus, dust yourself off and pick yourself up off of the mat.

Find the guts to deal with it. You are where you are because of you and no one else and nothing else. Own it, but also understand that you can get to where you want to go because of YOU also.

Sep 06, 2018 03:54 AM
Khash Saghafi NMLS

Thank you Sham!!

Sep 06, 2018 03:56 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Khash. Sweat and determination will help you get there but it takes guts to climb the wall. Enjoy our day!

Sep 06, 2018 04:17 AM
Khash Saghafi NMLS

Exactly correct Wayne!!

Sep 07, 2018 02:27 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I love this, especially the last half (your words). We are the only ones that can better our lives. We are the only ones to blame if we don't.

Sep 06, 2018 04:32 AM
Khash Saghafi NMLS

Thank you Kat and I truly believe that.


 

Sep 07, 2018 02:28 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Change is within our control...as is self pity....we need to make that choice every day !

Sep 06, 2018 04:51 AM
Khash Saghafi NMLS

Agreed Sally & David.

Sep 07, 2018 02:28 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good morning, Khash --- thank you for sharing this quote. Quite meaningful. 

 

 

Sep 06, 2018 05:40 AM
Khash Saghafi NMLS

Thank you Michael!!

Sep 07, 2018 02:28 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Khash Saghafi,

Excellent post...what an excellent post! You always have the power to change..sometimes it does take "sweat, determination and the hard-to-find alloy called guts!" 

Sep 06, 2018 05:45 AM
Khash Saghafi NMLS

Thank you Dorie and I agree!!

Sep 07, 2018 02:28 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

you got it, coach!  and good morning, Khash Saghafi I'm right with you on this....I can't remember the last time I even used the words "sick day(s)" ..... vacations are slim...sometimes none... when I need time for myself, I take it... it's rare that I need it.... I get that every morning at the gym...focus, disciplin and determination to be strong and healthy....  the rest all falls into place!!!

Sep 06, 2018 05:56 AM
Khash Saghafi NMLS

Correct as usual Barb!!

Sep 07, 2018 02:29 AM
Linda Piper
Planatek Financial, Inc. - Ventura, CA

If I could hit the like button 10 times on this, I would!  What a great post Khash!

 

Sep 06, 2018 09:04 AM
Khash Saghafi NMLS

Thank you so much Linda!!

Sep 07, 2018 02:29 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Khash Saghafi -  personal ownership and accountability is the hallmark of a winner.   Excuses on satisfy the people who make them.

Sep 06, 2018 09:24 AM
Khash Saghafi NMLS

That is stated very Grant -- Excuses only satisfy the people who make them.

Sep 07, 2018 02:30 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Khash- my high school principal had a saying...I don't expect you to make good excuses, I just expect you to make good. 

Sep 06, 2018 05:30 PM
Khash Saghafi NMLS

That was a good principal Kathy!!

Sep 07, 2018 02:30 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Being solution oriented really makes all the difference in so many aspects of life. Some people have no idea! :)

Sep 08, 2018 10:30 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Kathy Streib I’m probably going to steal that quote for something, but I don’t know what just yet. :)

Sep 08, 2018 10:31 PM
Terry Records
Records Results!Real Estate - Fort Myers, FL

Thanks Khash Saghafi  Playing the 'blame-game' is an illness (self-inflicted) that can mean the difference between a mediocre existence and a life lived to the full.

 

Sep 09, 2018 09:34 AM