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Growing Older, But Never Stop Learning and Stretching Yourself

By Cal Yoder

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Elite RM423455

May 31, 2012 07:48 AM

I am growing older, an inevitable fact of life, but I never want to stop learning and stretching myself. I just reached the 400,000 point level on Active Rain, my blogging platform. There have been hiccups and Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA Professional stalling points, but I have learned and am keeping myself much younger in mindset because of it.

Recently in my quest to become #1 on google for several keywords, I have employed an SEO company. I am doing this to drive more traffic to my one web page. What amazed me was how much of a working knowledge I had and how helpful my blogging will be in reaching this goal. I credit this knowledge to the Active Rain Community and to some of the company I keep which has helped me learn more about marketing and pay-per-click advertising.

I am grateful for the company I keep. I am blessed to be hanging around so many great people. A good reminder that good company makes us better people. Oh yeah, and remember, growing older is not all bad if you keep learning and stretching. Keep those muscles loose!

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Dr. Paula McDonald

Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX

Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Cal, congratulations on reaching the 400,000 mark. We may be growing older but it isn't so bad if you are also growing wiser.

May 31, 2012 07:59 AM

Kerrie La Guardia

ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA

Let it Rain!

Proud of you Cal. I agree with Paula about gaining wisdom through the years. Congrats on the 400K mark!

May 31, 2012 08:44 AM

Cal Yoder

Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA

Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Sarah, this community has helped me immensely. Thanks for the well wishes.

Paula, agreed with growing wiser while aging. I remember fondly some of your milestones. Overcoming some serious health challenges, getting married, running marathons. Best wishes to you.

Thanks Kerrie. Thanks for you help in making Active Rain a great place to be.

Cal

May 31, 2012 08:49 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Cal- congratulations! And you're right, I may be getting older but I'm still learning, and loving it. As for ActiveRain... I love what I've learned here as well as the friends I've met.

May 31, 2012 10:14 AM

Cal Yoder

Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA

Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Thanks Kathy! It is indeed a great place to be associated with.

Cal

May 31, 2012 10:53 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I think we keep some pretty good company hanging out in the same place as you too Cal.

May 31, 2012 11:17 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Older and wiser that's what you and the rest of us are due to our Active Rain experience. Congrats to reaching 400,000 - that is fantastic! Here's to the next 400,000!! Yahoo!

May 31, 2012 12:58 PM

Cal Yoder

Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA

Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Tammy, I gotta plan for that meal at your office. It will someday become a reality.

Anna, your enthusiasm is contagious. I will have to write another post.

Cal

May 31, 2012 01:02 PM

Kathy Clulow

Uxbridge, ON

Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Cal - congratulations on the milestone ..... a measure of your commitment ..... we are all older wiser and enriched by the presence of yourself and other like minded souls here in the rain.

Jun 01, 2012 03:24 AM

Cal Yoder

Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA

Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Thanks Roger. I am looking forward to much more interaction with you and others in the days, months and years to come.

Gabe, I will let you know. It will be interesting to see what difference being on page 1 and hopefully #1 will get me for leads.

Kathy, it has been a privilege to interact with you.

Cal

Jun 01, 2012 11:02 AM

1~Judi Barrett

Idabel, OK

Cal, There is a difference in growing older and getting stagnant. I don't mind growing older because the alternative is not appealing but I sure don't plan on acting old...

Jun 01, 2012 12:51 PM

Mimi Foster

Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO

Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

Congratulations, Cal! That is so exciting! I had no idea you were such an old timer, my friend. Best wishes, and hope your next 100,000 go by in a hurry.

Jun 01, 2012 03:11 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Congratulations on passing the 400,000 points level. Best wishes for continued success.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Jun 01, 2012 11:40 PM

Ann Hayden 636-399-7544

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri 314-775-2050 - Des Peres, MO

SelectAnn.com

Cal,

Active Rain has been a very useful resource to me as well.

Good luck!

Ann Hayden in Wildwood, MO

Jun 01, 2012 11:59 PM

Cal Yoder

Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA

Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Judi, love it. Never act old!

Mimi, thanks for your well wishes. I am not sure if I am an old timer, but have been here for awhile.

Roy, thanks Roy. I am back home and going to have a great weekend.

Ann, I am glad you have found it helpful as well. Good luck to you.

Cal

Jun 02, 2012 11:48 AM

Patricia Feager

Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Licensed to April 2027

WOW CAL! YOU HAVE SURPASSED ME BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS! YOU ARE DEFINITELY A BETTER BLOGGER THAN ME AND I LOVE ALL YOUR FEATURES POSTS!

KEEP DO WHAT YOU'RE DOING BECAUSE YOU DO IT SO WELL AND YOU MOTIVATE ME TO BE A BETTER WRITER - I HAVE SO MUCH TO LEARN AND I'M LEARNING A LOT FROM YOU!

Jun 02, 2012 07:55 PM

Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Congratulations on the milestone. Wish you good luck in achieving your goals.

Jun 02, 2012 08:41 PM

Cal Yoder

Keller Williams Elite - Lititz, PA

Homes For Sale in Lancaster PA - 717.413.0744

Patricia, you are one of the best bloggers that I know. You write with passion and heart. I learn a lot from you.

Thanks Gita. I wish you good luck as well.

Cal

Jun 02, 2012 08:48 PM

Todd Clark - Retired

eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR

Principle Broker Oregon

Congratulations on the 400,000 point mark and sometimes part of the learning process is to admit that you can't do everything and hire some help. You have done that with your SEO and hopefully they will take you to places you have never been.