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Motivational Monday: Make a difference starting today.

By Don MacLean

Real Estate Agent with New England Real Estate Center Inc. CT005184

December 12, 2011 12:57 AM

Motivational Monday: Make a difference starting today.

The purpose of life is not to be happy –

but to matter, to be productive, to be useful, to have it make some difference that you have lived at all.

- Leo Rosten, American teacher and humorist

Now I don't know about all of you but for some reason, maybe the Holidays , maybe the mood of all the kids or just maybe realising even more so how lucky we truly are I give to others bell ringers, carolers, can drivers and so on like there is no tomorrow.

Now I don't know if my donation actually makes a difference but I know it helps when it's all added up.

And the smile from the person doing the collecting if only for a moment make him or her feel like what they are doing has meaning ....................and it does.

So make today the day of difference.........................for you and someone else

And I promise 2 yrs from now you won't remember.........

where that $ 20.oo or $ 50.oo you gave away went

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Amy Hahn

Pine Knoll Shores Realty - Morehead City, NC

Realtor/Broker - Crystal Coast, NC

Don - I promise you.... It makes a big difference! I always consider that if everyone I know would give just $1.... We could make all the difference in the world to someone or some organization! Every little big counts, and as Tanner and I ring the bells next weekend.... I hope lots of folks like you stop by! Happy, Happy Holidays to you, My Friend!

Dec 12, 2011 01:09 AM

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Good Morning Don,, Good point, you are right 2 years ago I gave money to a homeless man and I never miss it. Have a great Monday!

Dec 12, 2011 01:31 AM

Lisa Dunham

Alexandria, VA

Associate Broker, Alexandria Virginia Real Estate

Don, thanks for the morning motivation! You are absolutely right about giving to others. I have never missed any amount of money I have ever given to help others. Rather, I gained a whole lot more instead!

Dec 12, 2011 01:41 AM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

Those donations make a huge difference and something we will never miss. Love the spirit of giving! That's where it's at Don. You're quite a guy!

Dec 12, 2011 10:18 AM

Brenda Ballard

Angelfish Properties, Inc. - Emerald Isle, NC

At the Beach and Beyond!

Don, somehow I missed your post yesterday, but it sure provided a nice lift this morning! There are just so many in need and most of us have so much. What we give always, always comes back multiplied.
Glad you wrote about it. Hope your day is absolutely perfect!

Dec 13, 2011 01:35 AM

Don MacLean

New England Real Estate Center Inc. - Easton, MA

Realtor-Homes for Sale- Easton, Mass 02356

Amy, as I said it's the final count . Now we need to add bell ringer to your list............stop already I can't keep up................ I am quite sure the $$$$ will come pouring in with you and the Tan Man at the helm.

Will, We never seem to but we always feel better for it.

Lisa, what we gain is what it's all about......................give till it hurts ....and then some.

Roger, Give often and give a lot. When I had my restaurants we gave thousand and I mean thousands from the store and the customers..................and the card always said from...............the friends off. People thought I was nuts because it was not from the store. Why would I do it from the store when we ALL gave. No need for tax credits or mention....................Team Effort

Brenda, My day already started off right with shopping ....................and giving

Thank you all for popping by

Dec 13, 2011 04:02 AM

Joshua Zargari

MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY

MJ Decorators Workshop

Good evening Don.

When you give...You feel good...It's like you are investing in yourself...

Does it make sense...?

Dec 13, 2011 10:56 AM

Cara Marcelle Mancuso

Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes - Tucson, AZ

Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!

Merry Christmas!! Very, very true, Don. In the end, it all adds up...

Dec 14, 2011 01:38 AM

Joshua, It makes cents ( had to) on all fronts my friend

Cara, Pennies = dollars and dollars helps any cause regardless of how small

Thanks for popping by

Dec 14, 2011 02:28 AM