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Are You Too Old to Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?

By Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Real Estate Agent with Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker DRE #00697006

February 11, 2016 02:05 AM

Part of the reason my enthusiasm for certain challenges is rarely dampened by outside influences is because I am a fairly fearless individual. I will try just about anything within reason. I am not afraid to fail. I suspect it is the fear of failing that hold many people back from trying new things, and that has never applied to me. Perhaps it's because I don't give much of a crap what other people think, unless it's standing in the way of closing a real estate transaction.

So I'm gonna put it out there and ask what you guys think. You can read more about this in my personal blog today at this link: Are You Too Old To Learn a Foreign Language Like Spanish?

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Ronald DiLalla

Century 21 Discovery DRE 01813824 - Anaheim, CA

No. Orange Cty Real Estate

Hi Elizabeth, I dont think its a matter of age but just having the attitude to do it.'

Feb 11, 2016 02:22 AM

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I don't think we are ever to old to learn as long as we have our mental faculties intact.

Feb 11, 2016 03:05 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

We are two peas in a pod, Elizabeth. I'm not afraid to fail either. However, when I try something new, I kind of like to do it alone, so my failures aren't too celebrated by my friends. This morning, I watched a couple YouTube videos on how to change cabin and air filters in my car, along with the wiper blades. I was amazed at how simple it was. It's amazing what a gal can do with a 10 mm ratchet with an extension.

Feb 11, 2016 03:39 AM

Michael A. Caruso

Laguna Niguel, CA

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

We are two peas in a pod, Myrl. I had to figure out how to fix my tankless water heater by reading online manuals when my plumber flubbed it up.

Feb 12, 2016 05:56 AM

Michael A. Caruso

Surterre Properties - Laguna Niguel, CA

You're never too old to learn something new. We may not be excellent at it, but it's still worth a try. It's all about attitude and the desire for knowledge.

Feb 11, 2016 05:33 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

I agree. I really want to do this, so I am very motivated. I am tired of not being able to read signs in Spanish.

Feb 12, 2016 05:56 AM

Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Real Estate Agent, Top 1% of Lyon Agents , WE DON'T HAVE MUCH OF A CHOICE IF WE WANT TO KEEP UP WITH THE BIG DOGS.

Feb 11, 2016 05:58 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I used to be fluent in Spanish. I think your age has less to do with absorbing the language, than your natural ability to learn. You will be a natural.

Feb 11, 2016 06:51 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Perhaps I shall you up and chat in Spanish then, LOL.

Feb 12, 2016 05:55 AM

Mark Loewenberg

KW of the Palm Beaches - Palm Beach Gardens, FL

KW 561-214-0370

you cant stop wanting to learn, and you shouldn't want to stop either

Feb 11, 2016 09:24 AM

Tammy Lankford,

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

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

That's something I've never wanted to do. I somehow avoided all foreign language classes in both high school and college.

Feb 11, 2016 12:18 PM

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Elizabeth. I took Spanish in college. Although not fluent I understand words now and then. Go for it, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Feb 11, 2016 05:42 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Elizabeth -- our attitude and motivation matter a lot more than age in my opinion.

On a separate note, I went to San Felipe about a half dozen times when I lived in San Diego -- I have some nice memories visiting there.

Feb 12, 2016 12:01 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

You've probably seen my old house. It's got an extra third floor with a spiral staircase leading to the top, built by accident and takes up two lots. Brick. Villa de las Palmas, I think.

Feb 12, 2016 05:55 AM

Conrad Allen

Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA

Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Elizabeth. I don't think age has anything to do with it unless you are 95. Good luck.

Feb 14, 2016 08:16 PM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Elizabeth, I had this silly conversation about being too old to improve my French, and now I'm doing Pimsleur each morning with good results. Soon I'll be able to converse with all of the Francophiles in my office!

Age doesn't matter unless you a a cheese.

Feb 15, 2016 12:45 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

You might check out Transparent Language. I struggled with Pimsleur because audio alone doesn't cut it for me and I can't learn that way. Transparent Language hits all the bases and delivers training for each new word / phrase 8 different ways. Good for you, Pat, for improving your French! Once I get through Spanish, I'll probably opt for French next.

Feb 15, 2016 02:59 AM