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Monday Morning Motivator & Some Points to Ponder...

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Home Inspector with Complete Home Inspections, Inc. TN Lic#050

Monday Morning Motivator & Some Points to Ponder...

     "People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.."
          ~~ Dale Carnegie

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     The real underlying question of this message is: what do YOU consider fun and what do YOU define as success? People have differing opinions and definitions. Some relish in shades of mediocrity, while others go for the gusto and want it all. 
     We can enjoy what we are doing and make some money or a living at it. We can also hate what we are doing while earning wealth untold. Which is best? Ideally, take pleasure in what you are doing. This will fuel the engine that will help you attain your vision...

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Complete Home Inspections, Brentwood TN 615.661.0297
 

Comments (26)

Norma J. Elkins
Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN
Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team

When you love what you do - you will never work another day in your life --- thanks for sharing!  (I really do love my business)

Aug 21, 2011 11:37 PM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Good morning Michael, success is different for each person I think. And being happy is what is high up on my success rating!

And that photo is beautiful, I did think how if it were me that had gotten on the ground to take that picture, it would not have been a pretty sight when it was time to get up, LOL. How about you????

Aug 21, 2011 11:45 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dear Michael,
I love that we get to interact with TWO PERSONAS in one body! 
For this one, I have endeavored to use flashy writing with lots of colors.
I wonder what the other "persona" will expect?
Have a happy day -
Lynn

PS I planned to say just what was said in #7!

 

Aug 21, 2011 11:45 PM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Michael.....Great way to start the week.....Thanks!
Hope you have a great week!---Rob

Go Vols!

Aug 21, 2011 11:50 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

There is no doubt that loving this business makes it not work but a passion for me...i made alot of money in corporate life and was very unhappy the last few years ...so doing this biz is just fun for me, Michael..

Aug 21, 2011 11:51 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Michael, if we find it pleasurable, it's not work, but more like a hobby., and there's nothing better than making a living off of the hobby

Aug 22, 2011 12:19 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Michael,

Like you I like inspecting homes. I will inspect and find enjoyment in it. But with many jobs there are the drawbacks that seem to get in the way of having fun.

But I will and still enjoy what I do.

Have a great day inspecting.

Best, Clint Mckie

Aug 22, 2011 12:27 AM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Michael, there truly is a lesson in that quote , if you don't love what you do you'll never be "great" at it.

Aug 22, 2011 12:48 AM
James Quarello
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT
Connecticut Home Inspector

Doing something you love and getting paid for it is one form of success. Happiness and balance I feel are high up on the list as well.

Aug 22, 2011 01:42 AM
Richard Iarossi
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD
Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Mike,

It sure is better to like what you're doing, but if the only thing available is a job that pays the bills...go with it.

Rich

Aug 22, 2011 01:42 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Perfect photo to accompany the message. For me the doing has always been more important then the money, but there are times when I wonder if that was the right choice Then I come to my senses and go back to being me! Enjoy your day!

Aug 22, 2011 01:52 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

I love making things pretty so staging and design is the perfect job for me and I get paid to do it - win-win!

Aug 22, 2011 02:07 AM
Laura S. Baker
First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI
Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc

There must be a lot of fuel in your tank as you clearly take pleasure in your photography!  There is nothing mediocer, ordinary or expected in any you have posted.  It's an adventure every time we view your posts, your words, your photos, and now your videos.  Thanks for the positive direction to begin our week!

 

Aug 22, 2011 02:13 AM
Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Michael, I'm reading my kids Summer reading assignment, it is a book that is studied in Harvard and called "Happier". It says a similar message. It is important to do what you love, all other things will come with it, first and foremost one needs to be HAPPY!

Aug 22, 2011 02:24 AM
Don MacLean
New England Real Estate Center Inc. - Easton, MA
Realtor-Homes for Sale- Easton, Mass 02356

Michael, Happiness first, money second.

If your not doing what you enjoy the rest of your life will be extremely long

Enjoy the day

Aug 22, 2011 02:55 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I am going to ponder that today indeed...always reminds me of the plaque I have
"Never get too busy making a living that you forget to make a life"...

Aug 22, 2011 03:07 AM
Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc
Benchmark Realty LLc - Nashville, TN

Every day I get to see the top side of the grass is a good day. I have fun almost all the time. An when I don't have fun, I make sure that what ever is causing the problem gets changed. That might be the reason I'm not married to my first wife.

Aug 22, 2011 03:49 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

I have lived by Dale Carnegie's words my entire life. Life is just way too short not to enjoy it.

Aug 22, 2011 04:52 AM
Chris Smith
Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage - New Tecumseth, ON
South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Esta

Michael, I agree totally, It makes a world of difference if you love what you do...

Aug 22, 2011 08:31 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Michael,

I'm back from vacation and have missed your Monday Morning motivators! I agree..it makes all the difference when you love what you do! Craig is right..life is way too short not to enjoy it!

Aug 22, 2011 09:41 AM