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Are You Flexible? If Not..Maybe The Internet Might Help!

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Talk 2 Midori, LLC BK645709

It seems I am going through some kind of life change...don't laugh or click off the page just yet! I've noticed I have spent a good part of my life...saying I won't...I never...NO WAY...not because I was stubborn but because of my beliefs..my personal views of what is right for me...but for some reason as I get older...

My beliefs have changed....and so have my views.... and thanks to the Internet I've become much more flexible..being flexible brings that great quality...tolerance...

Here are a few thoughts that may help grow your business and feel free to add your own!

When dealing with someone out of the U.S...I realize..on occasions they may in fact disturb me..due to the time difference... or they may not get back to me in a timely fashion..maybe they can't..because across the globe..there are still areas without Internet access and phone capabilities..and reception problems.

In the U.S. my parents have to get dial up for now..they have a hard time receiving their calls on their cell phone..we are talking Alabama!   

I know that many of the general public..don't have the luxury of working 9 to 5 some with over night shifts...or 24 hours on..sometimes its a benefit to adjust your business hours to suit a wider range of the population.

If you as a family are struggling financially there is a good chance most people you encounter have had their fair share this year.  It may not be what you might perceive is financial struggles..don't kid yourself..most people are affected..go talk to the general public individually.

Financial struggles mean different things to different people in different parts of the world.

Not everyone may find my humor funny as a matter of fact maybe in some cultures it might be found offensive, it matters...we are a diversified group..human beings that is!

I know that education levels vary around the globe..I take that into consideration..when I speak to the general public...when I write...

An education does not make you a better person A Smarter person with a chance to become a better person..its makes you educated..

Some things folks say would be considered offensive-in the way they address people or the conversations they hold and thoughts that some have..I think about this because we deal with so many cultures.

I've learned not to take things so personally..because there is a chance I'm not being flexible enough?  Doesn't make me wishy washy..doesn't make me weak...I just realize...

I'm dealing with human beings and every one of us are different...unique...and global! The Internet has taught me that!  With all the information...sources and the people of the web! 

"People from all around the world!"

We all yearn for a few things in life...health, happiness..love and wealth...Its a funny thing...a few things we all have in common but yet each person can be so different!...To be flexible brings about tolerance and boy in this day and age we could sure use more of that!

The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority.  Ralph W. Sockman

Midori Miller is a licensed real estate associate with CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty, Real Estate Trainer and Manager. If you are interested in a career in real estate please contact me!  All calls and inquiries are confidential.  CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty is located in Volusia County with 3 office locations to better serve the public.  Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach and Ormond by the Sea.   midorimiller@yahoo.com (386) 453-3236

Charlie Ragonesi
AllMountainRealty.com - Big Canoe, GA
Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros

This is a really good post and shows the cvhanges made by the internet. Very exciting and challenging

Dec 28, 2008 05:05 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

O.K. Midori.  I'll tell you my secret.

Folks are folks.

 

Dec 28, 2008 05:31 AM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Midori

The last one "I am dealing with human Beings" pretty well sums it up.

Happy New Year to you

Sincerely

Tom Braatz

Dec 28, 2008 06:19 AM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

I think that I am flexible then I find out that I have a long way to go.  Thank you for the reminder ma'am.

 

Dec 28, 2008 06:24 AM
Cathy Lee
CL Design Services Home Staging - Danville, CA
ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA

Tolerance....we all need to say "I will"  not if "I could" and the world will change. Great post!!

Happy New Year!!!

Dec 28, 2008 06:30 AM
Barb Szabo, CRS
RE/MAX Above & Beyond - Cleveland, OH
E-pro Realtor, Cleveland Ohio Homes

Midori, Well done and said. I will say this though. I think it's great to think out of the box when it come to business, education, the internet, etc. but personal beliefs you hold near and dear to your heart should remain your personal beliefs. There are some personal beliefs I have that can never be changed by someone else's opinion or by a thread on the internet.  It's great to be respectful of other's beliefs and opinions but the same should be extended to you (and me).

Dec 28, 2008 08:21 AM
Midori Miller
Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals

Barb-everything requires balance..and fortunately for us we can be very flexible in our lives..but know I do admit..there are certain thoughts...ideas..and traditions that are extremely important to me....regardless of what was said its just another opinion!  I think most people try their best to work with each other...we just have to consider the fact..our way of thinking is not always the only way!

Dec 28, 2008 09:00 AM
Susie Blackmon
Ocala, FL
Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing

I'm probably way too flexible!!

Dec 28, 2008 09:57 AM
Clark Cook
1st Choice Realty of Fayetteville, LLC - Fayetteville, NC
Marketing Homes For Sale In Fayetteville NC Area

Midori, I just started reading your blog tonight, thanks to the intro from David Patterson, and I must say I enjoy your intellectual depth and insight. My life experience has taught me to be flexible; especially my military travels beginning at age 17. Thanks for your contribution to the ActiveRain community!

Dec 28, 2008 12:31 PM
Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

I am amazingly flexible as long as people bend to my will...  ;^ )

Right?

Dec 28, 2008 03:31 PM
Cherimie Crane
Cherimie Crane & Associates - Beaufort, SC

Midori,

I love this post. I haven't thought about it but you are absolutely right. The internet is teaching us patience and tolerance in ways we may have never known.

I lived outside of the US for quite sometime and it was so nice when people back in the states were considerate of the time difference AND how difficult it could be JUST to make a phone call.

I am also from Mississipp....(Alabama's little sister:) and my parents still have dial up. Bless their hearts.

Dec 28, 2008 10:02 PM
Neal Bloom
Brokered by eXp Realty LLC - Weston, FL
Realtor CRS-Weston FL Real Estate

Hey I didn't know people were only human:)

Dec 28, 2008 11:55 PM
Midori Miller
Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals

All we ever hear is I am not going to do this and that...its not my job man...my life is more important seems to be the jest of many conversations that I overhear!  I got in this business for flexibility...freedom... with flexibility we are able to achieve so much and still live a balanced life...and I believe that some should practice really try to practice tolerance!

Dec 29, 2008 05:00 AM