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On an episode of the Andy Griffith Show years ago, Aunt Bee found a penny which she felt was a lucky omen and opened a Chinese restaurant - very enterprising for her. However, her business was short-lived because she read in a fortune cookie (at her restaurant) that it was a bad time to make investments so she sold her interest to her partner and went back home.

I wonder how many of us let our attitudes become influenced by little things which are no factor at all but we allow them to be?

If we read a fortune cookie that said we would be a success this year, would that give us the courage and confidence to go out and be aggressive?

If we read one that said that it was time for caution and not to take any chances, would we abandon our business in favor of a steady paycheck?

Neither "fortune" would be correct just because it was written on a piece of paper, but we sure could give plenty of mental energy to either and direct our outcome in that direction.

Let's imagine instead that our fortune cookie says that 2009 is the best year so far to build a real estate business and believe in it!

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28 Comments on That's the way the cookie crumbles

JAN
17
2009
276,126 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog

Steve, you are so very correct.  As in Life, business is what you make of it.
10:40am • #1
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Positive attitude will prosper more than a negative one.  We have a problem getting the press to go along with htis.
10:44am • #2
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I agree with putting positive energy out there. If you project positive, you get positive. Here's to a fantastic 2009!
10:55am • #3
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Hi Steve. So much of our attitude is dependent on the thoughts between our ears.
11:08am • #4
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Tim and Pam,

Attitude is so very important and we can definitely decide which direction to go. Thanks. :)

Steve
11:15am • #5
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John,

The press will only do what sells readership and viewership. They will use an occasional good news story, but that's about it. :)

Steve
11:16am • #6
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Samantha,

To a fantastic, positive 2009 back at you! Thanks. :)

Steve
11:17am • #7
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Gary,

That's it. The self-talk is so much of how we act and function. :)

Steve
11:17am • #8
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Steve, I would never base my decisions on something as ridiculous as a fortune cookie; the Ouija Board is much more reliable : )
11:25am • #9
227,064 Points 25 Featured Posts

In 2009, we control our destiny - back to basics, improvement in systems, progress on sales skills, and a well developed plan.  Too many prognosticators saying "bad juju".  Where were these oracles in 2007 and 2008?  Isn't it so easy to jump on the bandwagon without a clue as to what is happening in the local markets?
11:29am • #10
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John,

I could never keep the little triangle thing on the board. :)

Steve
11:45am • #11
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Ryan,

I am seeing more and more signs of an upturn but too many people are looking for a recovery back to the way things were. That won't and shouldn't happen. :)

Steve
11:46am • #12
256,174 Points Outside Blog

Steve - I just love Aunt Bea!  If Bea didn't learn her lesson that day, we should!   :)
2:47pm • #13

Steve,  life is what we make of it, so we should make this year as memorable as we can and forge ahead with our business plans.  We should never let fear keep us from trying to reach our goals.
2:58pm • #14
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Debi,

We just need to refrain from going off after bad ideas and thoughts. :)

Steve
3:07pm • #15
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Georgia,

You are so right. Fear or doubt can ruin our best of intentions. :)

Steve
3:09pm • #16
1,103,926 Points 45 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Good plan Steve. We need to keep that in mind.
8:02pm • #17
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Steven,

We all need to pursue our plans with a steadfast purpose. :)

Steve
8:32pm • #18
JAN
18
2009
538,546 Points 6 Featured Posts

Hi Steve:

I believe in these little "signs" that we get...however, I would never dwell on it and allow these signs to rule my destiny.

ToulaRosebrock.com - DianeTurtonRealtors.net
7:19am • #19
706,028 Points 38 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Great piece Steve.  What we perceive to be true, becomes our reality.
6:15pm • #20
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Toula,

Little signs can cause us to focus on something that we already had been thinking about. They shouldn't be the determining factor, however. :)

Steve
6:33pm • #21
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Myrl,

We can affect our reality but wishing things into existence. :)

Steve
6:34pm • #22
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Steve - A "wish" is to magic, what a "prayer" is to a miracle :-)
7:58pm • #23
JAN
19
2009
142,664 Points 2 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp

It's critical what words and thoughts we surround ourselve with...every sight, sound, word, message makes a deposit on our minds.   And equally important are the things we say to ourselves.
1:37pm • #24
JAN
20
2009
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Ann,

Absolutely correct. Self-talk is so important to staying on track and remaining positive. :)

Steve
7:06am • #25
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Myrl,

When i speak of wishing I'm talking about what we consciously think about. :)

Steve
7:08am • #26
JAN
25
2009

Mind over matter - I've seen it work both ways.  I remember as a kid not wanting to go to school because I wasn't ready for a test and I was hoping I'd be deathly sick the next day.  I was.
9:52pm • #27
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Darla,

That's the point. We can think positive or negative thoughts that will direct an outcome either way. Thanks. :)

Steve
10:05pm • #28

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