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Changes Over A Lifetime

By Wayne Johnson

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® TX License #0566780

August 25, 2011 08:28 AM

Changes Over A Lifetime

Ever think about the changes you have seen over your lifetime?

I don't changes over a lifetime know why but lately I have been just making a list of some of the many things that have changed during my lifetime. Maybe it's because my birthday is in August and as the years mount up, one tends to reflect on the past and plan for the future. At my age, my future is a lot shorter than my past, at least based on actuarial tables. But I have no complaints. Just need to pack a bit more living in the time I have left.

The Continium of Four Big Changes Occuring in My Lifetime

Past	Situation	Current
public policy allowed for discrimination of racial, ethnic, and religious minorities	racial relations	public policy demands no discrimination, and includes additional protection based on gender, and sexual orientation. Discrimination still occurs, but when proved, penalties are imposed.
super-8 home movies, talking on the front porch or back yard with friends and relatives	home entertainment	media rooms, dvd, 7.1 sound systems, HDTV and Blu-Ray systems
Lucille Ball and her husband could not be seen in the same bed only black and white programs, and cigarette commercials	tv shows and commercials	People doing "it", HDTV and 3-D quality shows, and commercials for products to clean and freshen any and all orifices. (It's good to be fresh and clean and I guess this helps the economy.)
doing one thing at a time, until it is done well	activity	multi-tasking-screwing up several things at once

Nothing surprising here. Change is inevitable. We evolve as we learn and put into practice lessons that make us better. I was not in the real estate business in the "old days", but I've heard enough about it to be happy that I missed some of the challenges of the past. But I also know that some day, what we see today will be considered the "old days" for future generations.

This is the United States of America. As a people, we are always looking to improve and change. Add a change or too that you have seen over your lifetime. That will make for an interesting list since we all have unique life experiences.

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Bill MacBride

Ski-in/Ski-out, Luxury homes, Second Home Buyers - Mammoth Lakes, CA

Mammoth Lakes Resort Real Estate

Wayne,

Interesting, thought provoking post.

I can't think of any specific changes other than a wish that people would think before they speak, listen when engaged in conversation, apologize when they're wrong, smile more, lead, invent, chill and live as if their success was inevitable.

Given your comment on packing more life into the time you have left, what would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?

Be Well and Have a very Happy Birthday!

Bill MacBride

Aug 25, 2011 08:33 AM

Ken Cash

CB Select Real Estate at Lake Tahoe - 775.691.3855 - - Incline Village, NV

Lake Tahoe Lake Front Homes, Luxury Homes, Condomi

Wow.. Wayne.. My birthday is also August and I have less years going forward than I have covered in the past. Got to keep moving, enjoying every minute of life..

Aug 25, 2011 08:36 AM

Brenda Mullen

RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX

Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

Very interesting stuff Wayne. Some things probably shouldn't have changed, LOL :)! Have a great birthday whenever it is this month :)!

Aug 25, 2011 10:36 AM

Susan Neal

RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks, CA

Fair Oaks CA & Sacramento Area Real Estate Broker

Hi Wayne - One of my high school reunions a few years ago really made me sto and think about all the changes that have occurred since then (and not just the fact that we've all gotten so much older). A lot of things have improved, like the things you outlined, but some things have suffered. We don't have so many personal connections any more and it seems we connect primarily on line these days. I hope that trend doesn't completely take over.

Aug 25, 2011 11:25 AM

Wayne Johnson

Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX

San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Bill-That is a tough question, because the human condition always provides the opportunity to succeed as well as fail for most situations. Unless the deal is rigged then one can succeed or fail based on how the deal is rigged and if you are the rigee or the puppet master. But to your question- today, looking back I would have implemented a different financial plan and avoided some financial bumps along the way. Thanks for the question. I liked your suggestions too.

Aug 25, 2011 01:29 PM

Wayne Johnson

Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX

San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Ken-That is the best way to live. There are worse places to live than Tahoe too. I've just passed through that area, but as I recall, its nice there.

Brenda-Thanks for stopping and commenting.

Aug 25, 2011 02:10 PM

Wayne Johnson

Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX

San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Hi Susan-Some changes have been for the worse, no doubt. Some social issues, as you mention, are suffering, but productivity is up and to some extent health and quality of life are better. Got to take the good with the bad I guess.

Aug 25, 2011 02:28 PM

Carl Winters

Canyon Lake, TX

Wayne: Your blog made me think back to my childhood. Followed by some quick backward memories my thoughts then went to my 93+ year old mother and the change she has experienced. She seldom talks about the good old days but keeps up with the all fast moving life we live today. Life continues to flow like a stream, sometimes quiet, sometimes rugged but always continues to flow. Enjoy the ride my friend.

Carl Winters, Canyon Lake Texas

Aug 25, 2011 03:04 PM

Stephanie Stringer

First Choice Loan Services NMLS#210764 - San Antonio, TX

Mortgage Loan Originator

Wayne, my friend, first of all Happy Birthday. I have one of those coming up in September too! Well I try not to remember or let's say bring them up as often as I use too since I'm getting older. They come to dang fast now a daya. By the way.....Great post.

Aug 25, 2011 04:12 PM

Judi Boad

ACCURATE REALTY GROUP - Seattle, WA

Hi Wayne~ Yet another thought provoking post!

Communication has changed dramatically. Cellular devices are simply amazing, even allowing you to see who you are talking to in real time!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WAYNE!!!!

Aug 26, 2011 06:38 AM

Wayne Johnson

Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX

San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Carl-93 is quite an achievement. That means you come from a great gene pool. Look forward to the future.

Stephanie-Thanks and happy birthday to you too, next month.

Judi-Yes, communications devices have really changed, not to mention social media and sometimes we find out more than we really need to know about others. Thanks for comment.

Aug 26, 2011 11:59 AM

Jane Peters

Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Interesting table, Wayne. I think the simpler times were way better. Less stress and more personal relations. Oh well. We can't go back.

Aug 26, 2011 01:33 PM

Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089

Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI

Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

That's funny, just the other day this was a topic of discussion. Kids these days have no idea.... blah blah blah. At least we can look back and remember how it used to be. Have a great weekend.

Aug 26, 2011 04:52 PM

Sussie Sutton

David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX

David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

multi-tasking-screwing up several things at once

Thank you for my first laugh of the day!

Aug 28, 2011 12:26 PM

Scott Hayes

(512) 786-8300 - Austin, TX

Realty Austin, Broker Associate

Wayne,

Now that is a thought provoking post Wayne. Aren't birthdays the best time to reflect on things.

Aug 28, 2011 04:57 PM

Jerry Newman

Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX

Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Wayne, Happy Belated Birthday! I may have a few years on you, but I have seen a lot in my lifetime too. Music is the biggest change. Black and White TV to Color TV. Listening to the Long Ranger and Tonto on radio at the kitchen table. Playing those 8 track stereo tapes from the 60s. Alfros from the 60s. Yes, I have seen a lot too.

Aug 30, 2011 01:56 PM