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Golden Egg? Taking chances...

By Monika Depalo

Real Estate Agent with GAFF'S REFERRAL'S INC.

July 20, 2009 03:37 PM

Golden Egg Remember the 5 Magic Beans?

Jack's mom bauled him out for selling his cow for 5 magic beans! No dinner and beans flung out the window--Then the beanstalk, then the gold coins, then the golden egg. The golden harp was the last treasure he brought down. Then he cut down the beanstalk. Jack had nerve to try... and he and his mom shared their good fortune with their neighbors.

Of course, his antics would not work for everyone. Certain people belong in certain places.

So, sometimes a mistake, or a "lemon" can turn into lemonade, so despair is only for the timid.

Do you have more nerve now or more when you were a kid?

Do you think Jack as an adult would have done the same thing?

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Sally K. & David L. Hanson

EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI

WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

We feel a little like Jack and Jill having left a brokerage that was established in the market for one that is not...if you never take a chance you will never know what could have been,,,and while it may be safer to stay in one place...it may also mean missing a huge opportunity. Do you homework...and go ahead and spill the beans !

Jul 20, 2009 03:45 PM

Rosalinda Morgan

Brookville, NY

"The Rose Lady"

Monika - Thanks for the post. Gave me something to think about. Shall I move on or not?

Jul 20, 2009 03:57 PM

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