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Attitude is Everything...If you say you can do it, Then You Can!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. BK629999

Last night we attended the Varsity boys basketball game at West Shore Junior/Senior High School.  Wildcats were playing the Astronaut War Eagles.  This was truly a night to be remembered! West Shore played with all their hearts, as if it were the last game they would ever play.

The West Shore Wildcats were phenomenal. They played their hearts out.  It was like watching a fine oiled machine.  The teamwork was to be commended.  Every player pulled their weight.  They successfully executed many layup shots, coming up the center of the court, between the other team's players to make some absolutely beautiful shots, right up, under the basket.

It was standing room only!

The crowd was electrified! 

The excitement was infectious! 

We were cheering our hearts out!

I felt privileged to be a party to such a supportive, positive, upbeat community event! 

Everyone we knew was there!  We felt a sense of true living and belonging!

The other team fought a hard fight.  They played well.

But this night, West Shore Varsity boys had it all figured out, great offense, great defense. I have never seen anything like it!  The crowd cheered them on to a 70-46 point victory!

Every West Shore Wildcat Varsity boys basketball player walked onto that court with an 'I can do it attitude'! 

And they did just that!

We're watching these young boys grow, mature and learn before our very eyes! WOW!

As the final scores were announced, a player on the West Shore Wildcat Junior Varsity team walked past us. 

The back of his shirt read

"If you want to achieve things you never have...

You have to do things you've never done!"

attitude is everything

I think we can all learn a lesson here from these phenomenal ball players.

Congratulations to the Boys Varisty West Shore Wildcat Players!

Sandy Shores Melbourne FL Realtor

This article is authored by Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL Realtor, Brevard County Florida's Space Coast.

Comments (22)

Randall Sandin
Carolina One Real Estate - Charleston, SC
843-209-9667 - Search for Charleston SC Real Estate

excellent post - if you think negative, negative things will occur - I have shut my brain down to those types of people

Jan 10, 2009 02:36 AM
Fred Chamberlin
Guild Mortgage Co - Oak Harbor WA - Oak Harbor, WA
Oak Harbor/Whidbeynulls, #1 Experienced FHA Mortgage Consultant

Sandy - Very inspirational and I don't have a funny quip to add.

Jan 10, 2009 02:38 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hi Randall, Interesting that you mentioned that you have shut your mind down to negative people.  I recently had a similar conversation with my husband about that!  We must shut out the negativity otherwise it will drag us down. Thanks for the great point!

Jan 10, 2009 02:38 AM
Vickie Nagy
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Palm Springs, CA
Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen

It's wonderful that these young men had an opportunity to go forward and conquer. At this age and at this level it will be a memorable event throughout the remainder of their lives.

Jan 10, 2009 02:43 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hi Fred, Okay, I'll let you off the hook. You don't have to be funny all the time, I luv you anyway.  I just enjoy having you here!  Have a great day!

Jan 10, 2009 02:43 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Wow...thanks for this timely inspiration.

Jan 10, 2009 02:47 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Sandy! Great post!! I'm glad they won and had such a terrific turnout to cheer them on! I love the reminder to challenge ourselves to do things we've never done!

Jan 10, 2009 02:50 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hi Vickie, There was such a feeling of electricity throughout the gym this night.  It was such a privilege to be part of such a great community event, of successful young people! I think this night will be with these boys for a very long time to come, as you said.  So true! I loved it!

Jan 10, 2009 02:52 AM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

I absolutely LOVE that quote!  I'm a new realtor and when I have told people my intentions all I hear is how bad the market it, how I should get a "real" job, etc etc.  All negative.  I know that I need to stay positive, be around positive people and that's what is going to get it done. 

I work for RE/Max Home Connection here in Fort Wayne, IN and I couldn't have asked for better people to be around. 

Anyway, thanks for the inspiration!

Jan 10, 2009 02:54 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Hi Sandy, great motivation from that game you attended that we all can take into our life. That's why I like watching sports so much. It can pump you up!

Jan 10, 2009 02:55 AM
Diane Daley
Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

I agree attitude is everything...  10 favorit 2 letter words.  " If It Is To Be It Is Up To Me!"

Jan 10, 2009 02:58 AM
Goodbye Active Rain
Out of Real Estate

Sandy, attitude is everything!  Great post!  Thank you!

Jan 10, 2009 03:00 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hi Li, You're welcome for the post.  It was a great event!  I hope that all is going well for you!

Jan 10, 2009 03:02 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hey Miss Mary, I think there is so much for us to learn from the youth of our communities.  I loved the quote on the back of the JV player's shirt. I had to catch it the second time he went by. It came at a perfect time -so fitting.  I wrote it down, and will look at it daily.  Take care, honey!

Jan 10, 2009 03:04 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hi Jared, Welcome to the world of real estate. Just remember, you can't listen to what others have to say about real estate. You just have to forge ahead.  Stay focused, write down your goals and keep a positive mental attitude and you'll be fine.  Shrug off the negativity, if will drag you down everytime.  Best wishes to you.  I love that quote also!

Jan 10, 2009 03:06 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hi Gary, I think that there is a lesson here that we can all learn.  Positive attitudes produce positive results!  It absolutely pumped us all up to see young people striving so hard, and working effectively as a team.  It was incredible!

Jan 10, 2009 03:08 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hi Diane, I love your short 2 letter word quote - so simple, yet so true. Thanks for sharing!

Jan 10, 2009 03:10 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hi Tony, It was definitely an evening that will be remembered for a long time to come.  The positive attitudes are so infectious.  Gotta just love it!

Jan 10, 2009 03:12 AM
Richard Shuman
The Only B.S. I Have is from the University of Massachusetts - Lake Mary, FL
Real Estate Broker - Orlando Area - Love Referrals

Love the quote. Too often, people get stuck in a rut and don't want to try something new. Change is good folks, without it we don't grow.

Thanks for the post.

Jan 10, 2009 03:48 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hi Richard, It is a great quote and you are right, we do get stuck in ruts.  We must change so that we can grow and mature.  Thanks for stopping by.

Jan 10, 2009 04:07 AM