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When given apples....

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with PMI. Destin

We need to accept what ever we have been given and adjust our lives and move on.  

 

It has been a difficult period of time that we are passing thru.  and I do mean passing thru.  There is a light off in the distance  and it is not a train bearing down on us.  The challenges seem to be growing in number but we need to address the magnitude of each and every challenge.  

I am sure that this trying time will change it's course multiple times before it but there is no doubt that we can emerge tomorrow stronger than we are today.  

We all have dealt with this speed bump in our own ways.  Some of us have hunkered down in our homes and played our cards very close to our chests.  Some have refused to believe the news, the reports, these findings and all these options are legitimate means of dealing with this crises.  The key to this and all challenges are defining on our lives and our businesses.  The two are very linked but are not on the top of the list.  

Our families are and should be on the tops of our lists.  We need to take care of our bodies, so that we can take care of our families and we then can take care of our business which also involves taking care of our clients and customers.  

Our business lives are a part of the inner circle of folks that we need to take care of as well.  We need to stay in touch and support those we can with what ever we can share.  

I do think that the end is in sight.  I do have confidence in the leaders who are guiding us at this point in time.  I do think that the true test will be in the reaction of the individual reactions to these tests that we are being challenged with. 

 

Again, we will emerge stronger from these trying times.  

Comments (20)

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Peter. An optimistic view of our current abilities to pull through. Mnay have been indoctrinated to think "free" is better than "work"! Forunately, there are enough of us left supporting "work" to defeat the freeloaders. Enjoy your day!

Jun 27, 2020 06:16 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Peter,  You are right on with your blog and family is so important right now.

 

Jun 27, 2020 06:19 AM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

I share your optimism and your confidence in our leaders to get us through this crises.  We went to a local restaurant that is being very careful a few days ago.  The chef took our menus away and asked us if we trusted her.  Yes! She brought us a seven course meal.  Each course was a surprise and each course was incredible.  It is time to get back to living again, safely, of course.

Jun 27, 2020 06:33 AM
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 Peter,
Sometimes we need to be given a smack to reassess priorities, don't we?  Putting business before our health and relationships is never a good thing.  I think we're all learning new things. I know I am... and enjoying the process.

Jun 27, 2020 06:40 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I enjoy getting apples more than I enjoy getting lemons, haha.  Hopefully, this time of pandemic will be in the rearview mirror sooner rather than later.

Jun 27, 2020 07:33 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

There are certain things that come our way that are "fixed" and cannot be changed....we must learn to work around that until we have full protection....

Jun 27, 2020 07:34 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Peter - this too will pass and those who decided to make lemonade out of lemons our of the shut down will find their time well spent and prepared to get back into their grove and into life.  It's been an interesting time of making decisions about.....lots of things!

Jun 27, 2020 09:06 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Appreciated your thoughtful and inspiring post.

Jun 27, 2020 02:19 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Peter- very well said!  I too have every faith that we will get through this. I don't think that any one of us has lived through something like this before. But we are adapting and we are learning how to do it better in the future. 

Jun 27, 2020 04:23 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Jun 27, 2020 06:34 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for sharing your positive perspective.

Take care, be safe and have an outstanding week.

Jun 28, 2020 04:23 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Hi Peter, your positive outlook and perspective is appreciated. We share your viewpoint.  It's been an interesting study in character. We both believe this too shall pass - and hopefully, we will emerge better and stronger as a result. 

Jun 28, 2020 06:55 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

My husband and I and all of our children and their families have been very good about following the safety suggestions. I miss them and hope to be able to hug them again soon! But, it won't be until we all feel it is safe to do so.

I agree with your statement:

I do think that the true test will be in the reaction of the individual reactions to these tests that we are being challenged with. 

Jun 28, 2020 08:24 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Agreed! We set our sail, adjust for the storms, get back on course and complete the journey. I've seen the light since April and honestly I'm living in it. The country can take it's time, but I'm healthy, working and living my life post pandemic already.

Jun 28, 2020 10:59 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Peter:

No doubt we have all learned more about ourselves, what's important and what isn't, and perhaps also the value of having a positive outlook while in the face of these challenging times. Attitude is everything!

Jeff

Jun 28, 2020 11:09 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Challenges are what make you stronger. Without the challenge you always only lift 5lb weights, but as we are challenged, we adapt and get stronger. Thank you for the reminder.

Jun 28, 2020 12:48 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Pretty soon this will all be but a fleeting memory. (I hope).

Enjoy the rest of your day!

Jun 28, 2020 01:17 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Peter Mohylsky. Santa Rosa Beach Expert - we will get through we need to think positive and "work" through this as Wayne Martin has said.

Jun 29, 2020 10:13 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Hi Peter Mohylsky. Santa Rosa Beach Expert 

God, Family, Work (business) in that order. In life, we always have to make adjustments to survive in life. Good post

Jun 30, 2020 11:34 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Good thinking here!  Sometimes we may even be able to innovate based on new conditions...

Jul 01, 2020 12:26 PM