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Preparation Creates Futuristic Success

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Selley Group Real Estate, LLC

We’re all in this economy together. We’re all dealing with some obvious issues at hand:

  • US economy is fueled by discretionary spending – 70%
  • The consumers who have spent money to grow the economy, baby-boomers, are now aging (fewer in population) and are more savings-conscious and have been spending less of their financial resources
  • Markets are psychological roller coasters due to lack of growth in business sectors
  • Tons of other economic factors have caused constipation and the “ceiling” effect in nearly all markets

The solutions to these problems are very fiscally complex. Sure the obvious can be emphasized, such as pay down high interest debt and to reduce any investment risks, including retirement portfolios. As prudent as these approaches are, and I certainly advocate re-prioritization, fiscal strategies are just part of the equation to deal with downtrodden times.

You’ll find as your preparing all the aspects of your life for successful living that the idea of preparation turns into reality. Preparation is really living out your life for the future, instead of being hung up on the obstacles and past encumbrances. To be forward thinking and to acquire lifestyle growth, I recommend that you actively prepare yourself today in realistic change.

Portions of this article are written by Gordon, as framed by the expressed opinions of Cherise, but not proofread.

Feel free to contact our Colorado Springs CO Realtors at Selley Group Real Estate, LLC: 2139 Chuckwagon Rd, Ste 210 - Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919 - 719. 598. 5101

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Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Or, in other words, plan, plan, plan.  I love the disclaimer at the bottom, Gordon.

Sep 01, 2010 09:28 AM
Marilyn Boudreaux
Marilyn Boudreaux, Century 21 Bono Realty - Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles LA Century 21 Realtor

Funny I too like the proofread disclaimer LOL.  We all need to prepare in everything in life, especially eternal preparation  I like to know where I am headed :)

Sep 01, 2010 09:52 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Jane,

Gordon here... Can't get anything past you.  g

Sep 01, 2010 11:29 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Marilyn,

Oh yes... Without eternal, nothing else counts for us as well.  g

Sep 01, 2010 11:29 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Gordon and Cherise.

Love your teamwork, Ron and I wortk together also.  Sometimes we do not know whose idea is whose, and it does not really matter.  Good sensible post on your part, this is also a good time to change operating procedures, streamline and get ready for the onslaught of business.  I can see it coming, Alexandra

Sep 01, 2010 11:35 AM
Heather Fitzgerald
REALTY WORLD-Harbert Company, Inc. - Greenwood, IN
REALTOR Greenwood Indiana Real Estate

Cherise, I was just listening to a snipet on youtube by Tony Robbins about this.  Frightening stuff that requires preparation for SURE!!

Sep 01, 2010 02:30 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Cherise (and Gordon), When I do not prepare for my day I am not as productive as when I do. Not preparing for life perpetuates a cycle on living by default versus by design. Now more than ever … we need to prepare.

Sep 01, 2010 05:14 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Hey Gordon - sounds like one of our conversations of late.  Preparation is vital.

Sep 01, 2010 06:14 PM
Eileen Hsu
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

We prepare for the right opportunity to come around. It is always good to be overprepared than under prepared.

Sep 02, 2010 02:08 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Alexandra,

Gordon here.  We work together in order to keep everything functioning at higher levels.  I agree with you about business.  We've poured more into marketing because as the market declines, I see more Realtors getting out of the profession, or if not, they've practically given up.  The pie doesn't shrink for those who keep working diligently... g

Sep 02, 2010 04:36 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Heather,

Gordon here.  I'm not really a Tony Robbins fan, but I'm sure he had some prudent advice to follow... g

Sep 02, 2010 04:37 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Kathleen,

You're a prudent woman.  Default does equate into emotionally reacting to every circumstance.  And it's obvious you conduct your life more wisely... g

Sep 02, 2010 04:38 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Paula,

You bet!  I miss our conversations! g

Sep 02, 2010 04:39 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Eileen,

Gordon here.  I agree.  I'd rather be overdressed than embarrassingly underdressed.  g

Sep 02, 2010 04:39 AM
Erika Rogers
Red Rock Real Estate ~ Southern Utah's Largest Independent Brokerage - Saint George, UT
St George Utah Real Estate & Relocation Specialist

Great post, indeed we all need to prepare in every aspect of our lives.  Got a chuckle out of the disclaimer too:)

Sep 02, 2010 12:50 PM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Erika,

Gordon here.  Cherise chuckled as much as you... g

Sep 02, 2010 01:37 PM