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In Awe Of Sharks

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In Awe Of Sharks

 

 

 

In Awe Of Sharks

 

 

 

In Awe Of Sharks  The subject of sharks seems especially appropriate as we have put another candle on the birthday cake of the United States of America.  We also remember back a few years err decades during a warm summer when that famous(or was it infamous?) shark made its appearance not at a New England beach resort but in a movie theater with the arrival of Jaws. 

 

So with the many official signs of Summer now in place, let's look at the world of sharks.  For me I often find inspiration by studying the words of others.  Let's look at some quotes about sharks.  Memorable?  Frightening?  Let your mind wander... Oh, those were the days...the days of Summer and so much more.  

 

When you retire you don't get fat and old. 

C'mon: it's like a shark.  Sharks never stop swimming; that's when they die. 

You gotta keep moving. 

                             Reggie Miller 

 

And what's a collection of quotes without some words from a business professional-model-designer-producer?   This super-hyphenate offers insight beyond the beach but I am sure she understands the value of proper sun protection too:

 

I'm not saying that everyone should swim with sharks,

but sometimes you have to jump over your own shadow

in order to learn something

you will never forget for the rest of your life. 

Then you know you can conquer your fears. 

                         Heidi Klum 

 

And among the many quotes on the subject, this quote struck me from the author of the book Jaws as he chimed in with a quote.   In a world where we like to label people of all types as experts let's annoit another one into this shark-tank-of-sorts: 

 

Sharks don't target human beings, and they certainly don't hold grudges 

                         Peter Benchley

 

The image in this post is from canstockphoto.com

 

 

 

In Awe Of Sharks

Posted by

Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

Call/Text:  818.516.4393

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Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Working with lots of lawyers...that is what comes to mind first at the mention of sharks...

Jul 07, 2019 03:22 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Sally K. & David L. Hanson yup! Just experienced that lovely situation but thankfully it didn't involve me. Yikes they sure go for the juggler when it's not necessary. Odd way to think and approach things in my view point.

Jul 07, 2019 12:13 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Michael Jacobs - I could never bring myself to watching Jaws. For others who have seen it, it seems to be an unforgettable movie. Recently in the news, there was a father flying a drone over the ocean in FL and spotted a shark over his family in the ocean and got them out of the water without harm. As a result, I thought to myself what an advantage a drone could be over every body of water including swimming pools to expedite a rescue rather than rely solely on a Lifeguard.

But onto your post. I like those quotes, especially Heidi Klum. As far as the book "Swimming With the Sharks Without Getting Eaten Alive, I am aware that Harver McCay has been interviewed and there have been newspaper and/or magazine articles about this author. He's also on YouTube. 

In Pharmaceutical Sales there were many Training Sessions on Swimming with the Sharks teaching sales reps about how to swim with competitors and be alert to aggressive competitors. Survival was the objective!  I also recall a Training Session called "Principle of the Shark in the Moat," teaching sales reps effective negotiation techniques to win sales and be ahead of the competition. 

As far as retirement goes, I prefer to keep swimming and quite frankly, I have no other choice! 

Jul 07, 2019 04:02 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP well there you go there is one other person that has never ever seen Jaws!!

Jul 07, 2019 12:09 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Anna Banana Kruchten CRB, CRS 602-380-4886 - I'd much rather laugh at the movies or see something educational instead of being terrified by a shark! The only thing I like about jaws is watching them drop when I surprise someone in a good way. I also love to watch Shark Tank!

Jul 07, 2019 12:16 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I can hear you now, you are probably singing the baby shark song, can you record video of you doing so and post it for us to see?

Baby Shark song

Jul 07, 2019 07:20 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Ha! Ha! Baby Shark song was so funny!!!

Jul 07, 2019 12:19 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I remember back when Jaws came out. Movie houses (at least on Long Island) at the time played only one movie. It was a huge theater and it was PACKED. Coming from NY (and Long Island where the movie takes place) made it that much more interesting to me! Great post Michael.

Jul 07, 2019 07:20 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Jaws is one of those movies I could watch over and over.  Anytime it's on cable, there I am.  

Jul 07, 2019 07:57 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Happy Sunday Michael Jacobs !  Shark week is coming up pretty soon so we'll see what suspense that brings out in folks.  I thought I was probably the only person that has never seen Jaws but I just read that Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP hasn't either. Guess we don't like swimming with sharks!!  LOL

Jul 07, 2019 12:11 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Michael,
Add me to the list of people (with Anna Banana Kruchten CRB, CRS 602-380-4886 and Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP ) who has never seen Jaws.  I'm afraid to ask if I'm still the only person on the planet that hasn't smoked marijuana.

Jul 07, 2019 01:06 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Not even smoked ham!

Jul 07, 2019 01:15 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

LOL Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP I"m worried about you now - not even smoked ham or turkey?

Jul 07, 2019 02:04 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Never smoked marijuana, cigarettes, pipes, cigars, or anything in my life, no illegal drugs either. 

Jul 07, 2019 01:14 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Anna Banana Kruchten CRB, CRS 602-380-4886 - not even smoked turkey or sausage! I could probably qualify for eating habits in Ripley's Believe It Or Not!

Jul 08, 2019 06:15 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

James Dray - sea, land, air.  

Sally K. & David L. Hanson - and we've heard stories in and out of the courtroom.

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP and Anna Banana Kruchten CRB, CRS 602-380-4886  movies that scare or "promise to be" are not attractive to me either. Onto the next one!  

 

Jul 08, 2019 01:48 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Brian England - no singing by this guy!  

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty - I can only imagine the hysteria on Long Island at the time.  

Chris Ann Cleland - I remember a long time ago when the "shark" used to appear on Saturday Night Live.  I likely will turn the station if I would hear that familiar music.  

 

Jul 08, 2019 01:54 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Anna Banana Kruchten CRB, CRS 602-380-4886 - the comments here informed us that sharks are not limited to the water.  They are seemingly "out there" among us.  Just a FYI Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP 

Carol Williams - the comments can certainly be revealing far beyond the original topic.  We truly do learn something new everyday here onActiveRain.  Kathy Streib is right.  Again.  

 

Jul 08, 2019 02:00 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Michael,

We scared a new generation of teens this Fourth with a showing of the first Jaws.

Jul 08, 2019 02:22 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Michelle Carr Crowe,Altas Just Call...408-252-8900! - I haven't heard any reviews of new viewers.  Yet.  That might be interesting.  

Jul 08, 2019 02:44 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

 I have swim with sharks several times and I am not afraid. They are beautiful creatures who are only trying to survive. We are more of a danger to them than they are to us. Thank you for giving me something to ponder Michael Jacobs 

Jul 09, 2019 06:38 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS - ponder away.  

Jul 09, 2019 06:45 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Michael, for sharing some of your thoughts and your selection of quotes. I need to do more moving and less sitting.

Jul 09, 2019 08:49 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Roy Kelley - moving is good.  For each of us.  

Jul 09, 2019 10:22 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael, I was 18 visiting the coast when Jaws came out, and could NOT go in the water.  Lots of decades later, still feel that way.  Going to the beach for vacation, and will enjoy the pool!  

Jul 11, 2019 10:58 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Joan Cox - and the waves are not nearly as noticeable in the pool.  Watch out for the guy with the giant intertube and the snorkeling gear.  I understand he is dangerous.  LOL  Enjoy!

Jul 11, 2019 11:36 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

My first date with my husband was to see the movie Jaws. Actually, our first date was dinner with a few other people...the movie was the next night...just us. Been with him ever since!

Jul 22, 2019 02:13 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Sharon Tara - quite the date night movie and the two of you haven't unleashed your grasp yet.  Cue the theme music.  

Jul 22, 2019 02:51 PM