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A New Day - To Applaud The Optimists

By
Managing Real Estate Broker

Lets give the optimists in this world a big round of applause!

 


Have you noticed that there is something really wonderful about optimists. They're fun to be around, aren't they? No matter how bad their situation, optimists can always find something to enjoy - usually simple things like the taste of a good cup of coffee, the smell of the air on a fine spring day, the sound of a wind chime tinkling in the breeze.

These positive people know that our experience in life is largely determined by where we choose to focus our attention and how we choose to respond to what happens to us.

Optimists understand that happiness is not so much a matter of what we have and what's going on around us, as it is a choice we make.

The wonders and beauty of life are all around you, right now, right where you are. All that is required is for you to be attentive and open to them and  make a conscious choice to see and hear and experience them.

So I ask you, do you choose to be happy today?  It is up to you.

Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Overall, life is good. My health is challenging, but I'm not stuck in bed, or a wheelchair. I can get around on my own power. I have good days, and bad days...but the point is...I'm having days! Life is good. 

Sep 22, 2014 12:08 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

It is always best to choose happy!  There are some days that can make this challenging, but hopfully, they are few and far between.

Sep 22, 2014 12:13 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Everyday is a good day! I hope you had a great day today, Beth. I have a feeling you probably did. 

Sep 22, 2014 12:13 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Beth - I choose to be happy.  I see the glass as half full.

Sep 22, 2014 12:21 PM
Chris Griffith
Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent

Who doesn't love the optimist, or the person with the smile and the can do attitude? ;-)

Sep 22, 2014 12:40 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Richard & Beth Witt well, it's a healthy dose of motivation that we need EVERY DAY! We can call it 'Optimism', 'Positivity', 'Believing in ourselves'. 

The end result is well-known: Success!

Sep 22, 2014 02:04 PM
Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage
Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL
Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

Look who's talking?  if anyone is one of these it is Beth.  You are an inspiration. 

Sep 22, 2014 02:04 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
This should be every day in my opinion.
Sep 22, 2014 04:48 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Beth. Put me in the optimistic camp and I can't live int he pessimistic one. Thank you for this morning's inspiration.

Sep 22, 2014 08:02 PM
Beth and Richard Witt
New York, NY
The best Retired Brokers !!!!

Thank you one and all for your very positive comments...

Sep 22, 2014 08:21 PM
Jackie Connelly-Fornuff
Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY
"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

I always see the glass half full. I love my life and the people in it. Love my job too and all around I consider myself lucky. I did wake up today right?

Sep 22, 2014 08:50 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Beth.  We don't control much in our life but we do control our attitude.  I love that Churchill quote.

Sep 22, 2014 09:06 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Beth,

I applaud the optimists too! I do choose to be happy today..it is my choice!!

Sep 22, 2014 09:32 PM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

I love your message here Beth.  It is up to us how we want to live our days and how we want our mood to be.  Why not be happy and be an optimist?  

Sep 22, 2014 10:14 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

You are so right in saying that it's a CHOICE whether we look at things positively or negatively. And that choice is what often drives the eventual outcome. Positive choices tend to result in positive results.

Sep 22, 2014 10:43 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Your words....it's up to you" puts the rubber on the road where it belongs...

Sep 23, 2014 12:15 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks Beth, always important to keep our  focus on the positive side of every situation, life is much better that way!

Hearing you and Rich on  the phone call made my day this past weekend, looking forward to the next call!

 

Sep 23, 2014 01:51 AM
Kevin Mackessy
Blue Olive Properties, LLC - Highlands Ranch, CO
Dedicated. Qualified. Local.

Life is what you make it.  You can choose to come into work each day and be negative or you can try to see the good in the situations presented to you.  

Sep 23, 2014 05:47 AM
Barbara Altieri
Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Richard and Beth -- I had a conversation with a total pessimist earlier and got him to change his tune a bit after reiterating a lot of what you said. Positive attracts positive.

Sep 23, 2014 07:25 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Delightful post, and a great way of thinking. I always feel better after being around happy, optimistic people.

Sep 27, 2014 12:07 PM