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Happy New Year! Make 2009 your best one yet!

By
Industry Observer with Responsive Pest Control

Good morning! And Happy New Year! I would be the first person to admit that 2008 was wacky. A person always starts out optimistic and, although I stayed positive the whole year, I felt like I was in survival mode at the end. I believe this year will be better for all of us in real estate.

I have agreed to switch companies (this will be written about in another post) and will hit a milestone this year by turning 50! I wish all of similar success no matter what you're doing or comes your way. I'd like to hear from you about your plans for this year. Active Rain has become probably the top forum for me. I have learned so much and thank all of you.

So make it a great day today. Whether it's watching the parades or the bowl games, enjoy this time off. And, remember, to take it one day at a time. It's so much easier that way! Take care.

Posted by

Paul McFadden

Anne Hensel
South Beaches Real Estate Professionals - Saint Petersburg, FL
Realtor - Broker - St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island

Yes, 2009 will be better, I decided this last week. My New Years resolution is just one thing. To be more "disciplined"

That should really help, just focusing on one thing instead of having 500 things on my list

Happy New Year

Jan 01, 2009 03:07 AM
Pat Tasker
Shorewest Realtors - Germantown, WI
Your Milwaukee Metro Area Agent (WI)

Happy New Year, and Happy 50th when it comes.....I think a lot of people are making changes, whether it is big things like companies or smaller things like technology additions....whatever it is, change is good!

Jan 01, 2009 03:08 AM
Paul McFadden
Responsive Pest Control - Seattle, WA
Pest Control, Seattle, WA.

Thanks, Pat. I'm actually really excited about my impending birthday. And I agree with you. Change is good and should be embraced! Take care.

Anne: I read that recently that a person should choose one, and only one goal, and go after it with a laser-like focus. Good luck and keep me posted!

Jan 01, 2009 03:15 AM
Bo Hussung
Bell Title /Triserv LLC - Nashvle, TN

Happy New Year to you as well Paul. I have enjoyed AR and getting to know so many nice and professional people, like yourself. It is definitely in my plans for 2009 ampong many othrs. Social Media is at the top of my prospecting list to drive business.

Have a great day

Bo

Jan 01, 2009 03:22 AM
June Piper-Brandon
Coldwell Banker Realty - Columbia, MD
Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

Happy New Year to you too.  I think 2009 will definitely be different than 2008 - better remains to be seen.  But, I think we will have adapted and be more focused to building our businesses and helping more people in their goals of home ownership.

Jan 01, 2009 03:39 AM
Janet Guilbault
Platinum Home Mortgage Company - Walnut Creek, CA
San Francisco Bay Area Direct Mortgage Lender

The Big five-oh! Since I am beyond that one, just let me say it is great to have perspective, and and absolute blast to be an empty nester 50 something. Sometimes I think this just might be the best decade ever. (with one downer: some of your friends die...from natural causes!) Yes, we are that old.

Personally, I want to make to 100.

Best of luck! I changed companies last year....sucks for your productivity, but finally settled in. Happy New Year, Paul!

Jan 01, 2009 03:44 AM
Eric McGowan
Moody, AL

Paul, congratulations on making the move. I have made two changes within the last six months but things happen for a reason. Think of this as a new opportunity. Here is to a great 2009 for everyone.

Jan 01, 2009 03:49 AM
Paul McFadden
Responsive Pest Control - Seattle, WA
Pest Control, Seattle, WA.

Eric: Thank you. I believe it to be a blessing. I wish you the very best in 2009!

Janet: Thanks! Happy New Year to you as well. I actually think my productvity will be higher this year although it won't be without a lot of hard work.

June: Thanks for the encouragement. I agree with you. We're not out of the woods yet but 2009 will present more opportunities than 2008.

Bo: Best of luck to you this year, my friend. I know you'll do just fine! Take care.

Jan 01, 2009 07:54 AM