I thought twice or three times about writing this. But, I absolutely hate NOT writing (or saying) what I feel & what I'm really thinking. That's just part of my nature. It's a blessing and a curse at the same time. It's a blessing for me and for others around me in the sense that you always know that what's coming out of my mouth (or through my fingertips) is exactly what's in my head too. It's a curse because I feel compelled to share things that others would not share for fear that they might be percieved as weak or "less than brilliant" or whatever.
This morning I just feel useless!!!
I get up probably 350 days a year and I'm "on purpose" and "on target" - probably way too much of the time.
But today, I'm thinking "Oh man, I'm not sure it matters what I do! These problems are far too big for me to effect".
Before you get started with a helpful comment of encouragement, ask yourself if you ever really feel this way? Do you admit it to yourself? How 'bout to others? How 'bout to all of Active Rain!
I really do have a point here...
This is some bad, bad stuff going on in our business right now. I'm not suggesting that we all go put our heads in the sand and quit. Not at all. In fact, that's the last thing I would ever do or suggest that you do. We need to keep up the fight. Perserverance is everything. BUT...
Is it ok if I don't feel like it today? Is it ok to admit to myself and the world that I don't have the answers? Is it ok to share my heart on AR?
I think it is! and, even if you don't think so, I'm gonna do it anyway!
ps If this resonates with you, be encouraged. The Lord is in control and - no matter what - it really will be ok.
ps again... For those of you who like to write the "high and mighty" posts about how you have it all together, I challenge you to show your true self.
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Matt, This current market is very challenging and we are certainly have "bad" days. No problem at all with sharing that with others as long as it doesn't last more than a day or two. Mine usually last about a day. Then I get up, dust myself off and jump back into the fray.
Here's the reality of what's going on and what we can expect over the next few years. Fortunes will be made!!! Real estate prices will be at an all time low and folks who have not been able to afford housing can now afford a place to live. FHA, VA and USDA still offer 96.5%, 100% and 106% financing with out the use of credit scores.
The government will soon own or have an interest in billion$$$$$ of bad debt and properties and will be looking for brokers to help unload it. Investors are going to have a feeding frenzy. We will have more opportunities in real estate than we have had in a very long time.
BUT.....and this is important.....the old ways of doing business will not work. This is a new adventure requiring new ways of doing things.
I for one am very excited!!!! And bummed every now and then:)