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THE WORLD IS AN APPLE...GETTING IT RIGHT, ON YOUR FIRST BITE.....not EZ

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with people first...then business Ran Right Realty 636943 licensed to thrill

Well easier said than done for most people. I am one of those that usually needs a second bite at the apple and with some things probably two or three more....Think about this for a moment. I have never been here (life) before. I am on one huge life learning curve. So, how am I supposed to know what to do and BINGO..its done right

FIRST REAL ESTATE PAPERWORK

When I wrote up my first Real Estate offer, I used the wrong forms. After going through several wrong forms, I didn't fill it out completely and left blanks. What I did fill out was wrong. After a few of what it is not, I finally got what it should be. This took some time

FIRST DRIVING LESSON

I remember learning to drive. I watched others and saw how effortless it was. I can drive no problem. Got behind the wheel, you accelerate and off you go. What shocked me was that you need to brake, turn, steer, and accelerate requiring coordination, timing and experience. This would take time. 

FIRST VACATION

I remember going on my first vacation. I never traveled before. I packed everything that it took for me to live like I live NOW...anywhere I go. I find out that my suitcase weighs a ton. I also find out 3/4 of what I packed not needed. My mind said one thing, but practicality and experience says another. I learned

FIRST COOKING EXPERIENCE

First time I cooked something up, I did not know you needed to oil or butter the pan. Not only did the food stick, but it burnt, smoked, and stunk. Whats that smell?...... someone yells and I yell back..OH NOTHING while scrambling toward the sink to put out the dish and scrub away the evidence. I got this eventually..

FIRST CAR WASH

First time I washed a car, I didn't know there was a rhyme and rhythm to it. I just started washing everything near where I was standing, Later on I learned it is supposed to be washed from the top down and the wheels go last. Furthermore, you don't wait for the wind to dry it off either. I am OK now

FIRST LAWN CUTTING

The first time I cut a lawn with a gas mower, I thought that it did all the work and you just guided it. First off, I never picked up dog poo, I just mowed over it thinking it would disperse it. Well it did, but not how I thought. Then, mowers don't do well on dirt either. Lastly, it never occurred to me to pick up the cuttings as I thought the wind would take care of that.

MISCELLANEOUS

I have quite few other firsts that I am not able to share because of the nature of the subject matter...but I figured those out too....!

 

 

 

Jack Gillis, M.B.A., J.D., LL.M. Dallas, Texas 214.718.4910
Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors - Dallas, TX
Locally Known, Globally Connected, COLDWELL BANKER

Very interesting and informative, if you think about it.

Jun 08, 2011 11:56 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Jack....it is worthless once it leaves me unless I can share it and someone like you comments...so thank you jack

Jun 08, 2011 12:02 PM
David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

LOL

Oh yes the first of anything (most everything anyway) is always a laugh later but a painful truth and learning experience going through it

Jun 08, 2011 12:11 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

US Mortgages....you said the whole post in one sentence....well done and thank you.

Jun 08, 2011 12:12 PM
Samantha Davault
Alexander Chandler Realty - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth, TX

Richie, these are funny but so true.  The first doesn't always work out but you can usually get it after a few tries.

Jun 08, 2011 08:47 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Samantha....if one was left alone to figure it out without the pressure and judgment of others, it would even be more fun and even more innocence would be preserved too. Either way, "start up" in life is good....Sam, continue to do great things Real Estate for Fort Worth Tx

Jun 09, 2011 02:36 AM
Larry Lawfer
YourStories Realty Group - Newton, MA
"I listen for a living." It's all about you.

I have gained so much more from the failures that lead to my successes than the easy success.  It is always a matter of assessing and adjusting to get the results you want.  Thanks for your blog to bring these thoughts to our attention Richie.

Jun 09, 2011 11:10 AM
Tatyana Permanova
Highlight Realty - Fort Lauderdale, FL
561-756-6962 - Miami, Fort Lauderdale | Boca Raton RE

Richie, I'd like to thank you for this post!!! I read it yesterday,and later that night I called my sister and we talked about Ours "Firsts"...we laughed until we cried....

Jun 09, 2011 11:39 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Larry...look what happens when we check in with each other....by golly we are all going through the same things!...thank you too Larry

Tatyana...a couple of kids through and through you and sis. Those firsts are there to laugh and learn from...Oh Tatyana, the ones I could not share, we have those in common too....

Jun 09, 2011 12:11 PM