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Oh, good grief...Just do it!

By
Real Estate Agent with Pine Knoll Shores Realty 252-422-9000 NC 166249

What are you waiting for?  Just do it!

Just do what?  I don't know.  (I'm sighing and rolling my eyes.) Whatever it is you've been putting off. (Exasperation in voice.) Whenever you say (in your head, or out loud) "One of these days, I'm gonna...fill in the blank."  Just do it!

I think we all do it sometimes but it's not a good habit.  Putting things off, that is.  If it pops into your head, you probably need to do it NOW

I can't tell you how many times I've said, "I've got to clean out this drawer."  This is actually how it looks.  I didn't empty the trash can in here.  I didn't!!  This is really what I've been living with.  Yesterday I actually went to the post office and bought stamps because I thought I was out.  Later as I rummaged through the drawer looking for a sticky note pad, an entire roll of stamps came rolling out from under junk.  I swear I looked there.  In the time it took for me to make a wasted trip to the post office, I could have certainly cleaned out the drawer.  (Look for upcoming photos of clean, organized drawer.)

Same day - yesterday, I was in a recruiting meeting.  Great candidate to fill our empty office.  I really want her to come to work with us.  I'm sure she was really impressed with me (Broker-In-Charge/Owner)  when I said, "I know it's in here somewhere." Frantically scrambling though file drawers.  What do you think?  Did I make a good impression?  (Now I'm frowning.)

How did employee files get mixed in with client files?  Wait, what are the tax records doing in here?

What a mess!  How many times have I said, "One of these days..."

So next time you say "One of these days..."  JUST DO IT!

For years I've been saying, "One of these days, I'll get back to running and get my weight down."  Here I am last week-end in my first 5K.  I ran.  I finished.  I still walk upright.  In fact, I'm running race number 2 on Thanksgiving day. 

I'm the chubby one on the right....But not for long!

On of these days I guess I'm gonna have to buy a new pair of running shoes!

 I think today is..."One of these days."

Edward & Celia Maddox
The Celtic Connection Realty - Queen Creek, AZ
EXPERIENCE & INTEGRITY - WE TAKE THE HIGH ROAD

Good Article. We learn a lot from Active Rain Blogs. Good Luck,

Nov 19, 2009 02:19 AM
Jeremy K. Frost
Keller Williams Realty - Dripping Springs, TX
Associate Broker, ABR,CNE,CRS,ePro,PSA,RENE,SRS

Thanks for the great post. I love to read a good article like this one!

Nov 19, 2009 02:20 AM
Kristy Owen
Moreland Properties - Austin, TX
Realtor, G

Good Advice, this week I finally decided to do some winter cleaning and it turned my room into a tornado but after 4 days I am almost done and so glad that i did it, finally!

Nov 19, 2009 02:23 AM
Lorraine or Loretta Kratz
Crescent Moon Realty, Inc. & Land N Sea Auctions. - San Marcos, CA
Certified Negotiation Consultants

Marian:

Good luck on your 5K. Now is the time to get organized and stop the procrastination. Easier said then done.

Nov 19, 2009 02:23 AM
Lori Churchill Cofer
Beasley Realty - Pullman, WA
Realtor - 509-330-0086 - Pullman, WA

Marian,

Now you are kind of committed....LOL!  But you are right.....I know....I do the same!

Nov 19, 2009 02:24 AM
Suzanne Gantner
Realty Texas - Round Rock, TX
GRI, E-Pro, SRES, SRS, ABR, CNE, REDS, CPS, WCS

That is so true, your drawer looks great compared to my desk!! I am one of the worlds worse when it comes to tidying up my work area.  My entire home you could eat off any floor but get to my office and OMG!! You have motivated me to get on it.  Good luck on your next 5k.

Nov 19, 2009 02:25 AM
Melissa Polce
ERA, Wilkinson Real Estate Charlotte - Huntersville, NC
Lake to Land, I've Got It Covered!

how cute, a good lesson for everyone, thanks so much!

Nov 19, 2009 02:26 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Just do it!

Nov 19, 2009 02:27 AM
Susan Brown
Keller Williams NE, Kingwood Texas (Humble & Atascocita too) - Kingwood, TX

Marian, Enjoyable post.  I laughed out loud with the search through the less-than-organized drawer for your new candidate.  You are right.  Today I am going to accomplish some of my ..I have to's....

Nov 19, 2009 02:29 AM
Amy Hahn
Pine Knoll Shores Realty - Morehead City, NC
Realtor/Broker - Crystal Coast, NC

Fine!  I will do it!!!  Great and motivational post. 

Nov 19, 2009 07:05 AM
Michele Connors
The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County - Greenville, NC
Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor

Congrats on the 5K!!! Keep up the good work--that is exciting! We all have "messy drawers" at times in our life .. just laugh...  and remember life is too short !

Nov 21, 2009 12:57 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

SUPER!  I guess I need to go clean out my adult son's room today and make it my craft room (I keep thinking he is going to call me and say momma I ammoving back home!)

Congrats on that 5K but those running shoes look so uber comfy!!

Nov 22, 2009 04:07 AM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

CONGRATULATIONS!

on finishing that 5K!

I go for at least a 20-minute walk each day. Now about cleaning out those drawers, cabinets, closets, garage....

 

Nov 22, 2009 10:15 AM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Am in the same boat as you Marian! We have to do what Nike said best, Just Do It....heard a trainer once that said if a client pops in your head, call them immediately...do try to do that!

Huge Congrats on your 5K Marian, how did you do on Thanksgiving?

Nov 23, 2009 08:43 AM
Deena Cottingham
GreenApple Staging & Images, Calgary Staging & Photography - Calgary, AB
Home Stager & Photographer

Marian, you are speaking my language! Just do it, already.

How was your second race today?

Nov 26, 2009 09:33 AM
Marian Goetzinger
Pine Knoll Shores Realty 252-422-9000 - Pine Knoll Shores, NC
Crystal Coast Real Estate NC

Hey Deena,  I finished today 4 minutes faster than last time. YEAH!  Oh, and I have new shoes too.

thanks for asking.

Nov 26, 2009 11:46 AM