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The Choices You Won’t Regret Years From Now. . .

By Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA

Managing Real Estate Broker with Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties Broker - Realtor - CEO

April 24, 2015 10:04 PM

"I will never regret the things I’ve done.

But, I regret the things I didn’t do when I had the chance."

At the end of our journey, when your vehicle finally goes off the cliff. . we will not regret the things that we have done, as a matter fact, in those precious last minutes of life that you may have left, we are not going to think about it . . .as much as the things we really haven't done.

About the relationships we were too afraid to have, those decisions that we didn't have guts to make, the places we waited too long to visit. .on and on . . and now is too late.

Ricardo Semler is a Brazilian entrepreneur and during a Ted Talk presentation he pondered this very question.

What if your doctor tells you that you only have 6 months to live?

You are terminally ill and there is nothing they can do about it .

"Go home, get comfortable and die in 6 months"

I'm sure everyone one of us will react in a different way,

but the bottom line is all of us may end up with similar decisions..

I will love my family and I will enjoy them even more. .

I will be very nice to them.. even to everybody!

I will travel where I wanted to go and procrastinated for so many years

I will write a book

I will write a memoir for my children to have...

I will climb a mountain

I will explore land where tigers roam...

I will. . . . .. .

But what if?

If there is no terminal illness?

You are going to live anyways. .

Why do we have to wait for doctors orders. .

to finally do what you really want to do with your life?

What Ricardo Semler did next was brilliant . ..

He promise himself that Mondays and Thursdays from now on, he will act and pretend like he has 6 months to live. .

He propagated the same idea to his company and employees

And now he talks around the things he already accomplished . .

his trips and adventures as he collects this memories...

To make sure that on his death bed. .

there will not be any regrets. .but just a smile.

What Ricardo Semler did next was brilliant . ..

He promise himself that Mondays and Thursdays from now on, he will act and pretend like he has 6 months to live. .

He propagated the same idea to his company and employees

And now he talks around the things he already accomplished . .

his trips and adventures as he collects this memories...

To make sure that on his death bed. .there will not be any regrets. .but just a smile.

Take the time to watch. .

Ricardo Semler Ted Talk

and get inspired as I was. ..

Have a great weekend!

Fernando

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KRISTIE DESAUTELS

Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Groveton, NH

Caron's Gateway Real Estate

Hi Fernando, my name is Kristie. I enjoyed reading your post. It's so true, we get caught up in our day to day things that we don't take time "to smell the roses" When my best friend got really sick a few years ago from pancreatic cancer and sadly passed away, it pulled the rug out from under my feet. I knew that I needed to get out of my comfort zone and make a difference in my life. I've always thought that being a Realtor would be so neat, but I was scared. I went back to school at 48, passed my tests and became a Realtor. I'm so happy and proud that I did, even though I was so scared. Sometimes you have to grab hold of life and let it take you were it will. My life has changed so much and I am now so happy. My best friend was my Mom. If she had some bad apples, she'd make applesause. Thank you

Apr 25, 2015 05:39 AM

Fernando Herboso - Ass...

Clarksburg, MD

Kimberley Kelly, SFR, HAFA, GREEN

HK Lane, Christie's International Affiliate, 760-285-3578 - La Quinta, CA

I do Real Estate like I played polo-to WIN!

Do not pursue the past and do not lose yourself in the future...my mantra!!!

Apr 25, 2015 08:44 AM

Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Fernando Herboso - Broker for Maxus Realty Group - yes, that's so true! Live as if it is the last day of your life!

Steve Jobs: Live Each Day As If It Was Your Last

(You just made me little emotional.....)

Apr 25, 2015 01:32 PM

Praful Thakkar

Burlington, MA
Fernando Herboso - Ass...

Clarksburg, MD

Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807

HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ

Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Fernando - Great inspirational post. Obviously there are limitations to everything, but I try to get the most out of every day. There are still things I want to do, so I need to get busy.

Apr 25, 2015 04:00 PM

Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

When one is living a life, less talk and more adventure sets the pace. Its the "exist" mode that throws people off...Live...don't just exist.

Apr 25, 2015 11:13 PM

Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

such important advice- and so deserving of a feature! Thanks for sharing with us

Apr 26, 2015 12:37 AM

Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA

Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD

301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Thank you everyone...unfortunately my family reunion will have to wait for at least another year. . . (feeling sad)....life is only complicated when we allow it. .

But I hope you get the message......

[Referring to comment #6]

Apr 26, 2015 01:09 AM

Richie Alan Naggar

Riverside, CA

Tammy Lankford,

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

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I had a "wake up call" about what was important a couple of decades ago. I take chances and I take the time for family.

Apr 26, 2015 09:08 AM

Sharon Alters

Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL

Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Fernando, this is a very inspirational post - and I was wondering the same thing about whether he and his employees go to work on Monday and Thursdays! Planning a family reunion like that with a lot of people, if you want everyone there, planning a year in advance is a good idea to give people time to make their vacation days work. Yes, life is very complicated for so many people who have very rigid job schedules.

Apr 26, 2015 02:28 PM

Christine Donovan

Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA

Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Fernando - I can see how that would be a great policy by which to live.

Apr 26, 2015 03:33 PM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

Yes, this is definitely inspirational, and while your family might not be getting together this summer, there are many of us who are taking your post to heart!

Apr 26, 2015 10:46 PM

Gene Riemenschneider

Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA

Turning Houses into Homes

Great point about living our lives to the fullest. I think about how much time I put into the things that do not really matter.

Apr 27, 2015 03:01 AM

Gene Riemenschneider

Brentwood, CA

Victoria Ray Henderson

HomeBuyer Brokerage - Washington, DC

Washington DC Real Estate

Thank you for sharing this Ted Talk-I will watch it this evening. You make a point we all know but rarely practice-live life! All we ever have is this moment and I am grateful to you for sharing this advice.

Apr 27, 2015 03:07 AM

Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker

Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE

Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

I spend very little time on what if's or If I only or I should have...

We can't change the past...only learn from it.

If it deals with work and can make me better on down the road...I review it, absorb it, and move on.

I don't have much time for reflection...my bucket list is way too long.

Apr 27, 2015 04:14 AM

luci shaw

Clark, NJ

Whether you are buying or selling, YoullLoveLuci!

Loved your post and Ricardo Semler's TED Talk. Thanks for inspiring me today.

Apr 27, 2015 07:35 AM

Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

Real Estate Broker Retired

Love Ted talks ... they are the best. Will check it out, thanks for the reminder to keep asking those tough questions of yourself.

Apr 27, 2015 09:16 AM

Richie Alan Naggar

Riverside, CA

Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ

HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Very powerful Ted Talks! I love listening to those and this one I'm sure is great. Taking time to appreciate everything we have and not procrastinating about what we really want out of life is so important!

Apr 27, 2015 09:26 AM

Nancy Hankin

RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants - Palm Springs, CA

In 1997 I was told I had 8.5% chance of living. I'm still here. In 2008, my sister was told she had 6-12 months to live. She's still here!

I often tell others "Don't Die With Your Music Still in You." My car license reads LAFLOTS.

BTW...learn to quiet yourself and LISTEN to that Voice Within. You'll be amazed where it leads you.

Apr 27, 2015 01:22 PM

Fernando Herboso - Ass...

Clarksburg, MD

Tammy Adams ~ Realtor / Podcaster

Maricopa Real Estate Co - Maricopa, AZ

A Maricopa Agent who Works, Lives & Loves Maricopa

I love the idea of taking a day and living "as if". I try not to have many regrets. So I loved the quote!

Apr 28, 2015 04:14 PM

Fernando Herboso - Ass...

Clarksburg, MD

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

This is excellent advice Fernando. I remember when my husband and I were told he had 24 hours or less to die. He lived a little longer than 24 hours but during that time while he was still alive I choked and nearly died. He was in the hospital bed while I was in ER. He never knew it. You're right, I didn't think about the things that didn't matter. In the end I wanted to live.

May 05, 2015 01:23 PM