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Are you at a crossroads in life? Believe it or not, we all are…many times … every day!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

We face crossroads every day in lifeIt is easy to recognize the BIG decisions in life. Changing jobs or purchasing a home have obvious implications on the big picture that is our future.

But what about the small choices that we make each and every day? Although seemingly flying under the radar, they can be life altering without as much as a second thought.

It could be something as simple as choosing to make a phone call or deciding to follow-up on some old information. Choosing to spend our time on productive activities may very well lead to some surprising results.

The funny thing is that you don’t know the outcome of any choice until it has played out. It is only after the fact that you can look back and say “I’m sure glad that I went in that direction!”

And maybe … just maybe … it will make the choice an easier one the next time around!

Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Richard, i call it perpetual mining because you never know what diamond is behind that one phone call you don't do today...we all can recall instances like that!  best

Feb 05, 2011 12:20 AM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Richard, like the message and the photo. You did a good job my friend...

Feb 05, 2011 12:21 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Richard.....making the choice to go forth and do the task is the first step, and if it comes out well, then that positive conditioning makes the task a consistent one.....hopefully!!!!

Feb 05, 2011 12:23 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

You are right - every day, every action and every inaction has an impact that can change a life.

Feb 05, 2011 12:24 AM
Richard Iarossi
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD
Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Richard,

The only thing I know is that I have choices. How they come out is always going to be a mystery.

Rich

Feb 05, 2011 12:25 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

There are times we head in one direction to only be the wrong road. Then, we have to take another road to achived success. That is OK. Just make a decision to move forward.

Feb 05, 2011 12:25 AM
David O'Doherty
Clayton, NC
Clayton NC Homes, Raleigh, NC

Richard, So true, I've been pleasantly surprised when I make a phone call that I debated in my head. I have bee at crossroads and taken the wrong turn as well, but if you keep going sometimes the road loops around and you can get back on track. OK enough mush out of me off to make some calls.

Feb 05, 2011 12:30 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Richard, Great photo and topic.  It often crosses my mind how many little things have to align "just so" to put us where we are at any given moment.

Feb 05, 2011 12:32 AM
Steve Ewing - Keller Williams Realty
Keller Williams - Stockton, CA

Richard - Go left, go right, go straight ahead or go back from where I came from, decisions I have to make everyday.  Hopefully, I made the right one and if I did not then the go back and start over decision is the best.  Thanks for the blog.

Feb 05, 2011 12:34 AM
Noah Levy
Coldwell Banker - Highland Park, IL
Coldwell Banker Highland Park IL

If you don't try you will not succeed....wonderful post!

Feb 05, 2011 12:38 AM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Richard, every day we face a cross road...a decision that can change our future, or the direction we'll go as door opens or close.

Feb 05, 2011 12:38 AM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Richard,

I've thought along these lines so many times.. moment by moment, we determine the next moment.  :)

Feb 05, 2011 12:47 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Not knowing where those choices will lead to is why I like those science fiction shows with time travelers screwing things up.

Feb 05, 2011 12:49 AM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Good morning Richard,

We don't always analyze the choices we make up front.  Sometimes they are the ones that have the greatest impact on our lives too.

Feb 05, 2011 12:58 AM
Ann Allen Hoover
RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL
CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

So true!  I've made my share of boneheaded decisions as well as some pretty good ones!

Feb 05, 2011 01:16 AM
Connie Goodrich
Keller Williams Realty - McKinney, TX
CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas

I've personally reached crossroads on a few things in my life .. recent empty nester, do we downsize and where to move, building my business to the next level, etc.  All decisions deserve a lot of thoughtful consideration of the next step and what to do.  Love the visual with your post!

Feb 05, 2011 01:57 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Richard...very true, and a couple times a day, I feel like I forgot to look both ways before crossing!

Feb 05, 2011 05:24 AM
Pat Yoest
Century 21 Aadvantage Gold, 702-719-2100 - Las Vegas, NV
702-521-1442

Great post.  We can always change directions if it is the wrong decision.  Think positively and attract the proper road, so that we don't have to change directions.

Feb 05, 2011 08:49 AM
Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

Richard,

Very profound post. Often we only know if it was the right decision after it is irreversible.

Feb 05, 2011 02:02 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Richard,

Sometimes it is the daily decisions that make the difference in the big picture. Great post! Ad as always love your photos!

Feb 06, 2011 01:00 AM