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What Would You Like To Tell Your Younger Self?

Reblogger Roy Kelley
Industry Observer with Retired

There will be heartbreak, failure, and times of empty pockets. You will get through those times and find out what your character is made of by how you deal with it.

Original content by Gary Woltal 0575737

Dear MeThey say an unexamined life is not worth living. From time to time a bit of reflection "looking back" on both our business and personal life is fine. Say for example writing a letter to your "younger self" what you would like to tell them if you could coach them today? I will jot down a few "lessons" that come to mind but feel free to add your own words of wisdom in the comments. We all can learn from each other.

  1. There will be heartbreak, failure, and times of empty pockets. You will get through those times and find out what your character is made of by how you deal with it.
  2. All that glitters is not gold.
  3. Sometimes the end of something takes a lot longer than you think.
  4. Doors close, but new ones open up sometimes even better than what you had before.
  5. You can never be too kind. ALWAYS be kind.
  6. You may find out you are tougher than you think.
  7. Good times don't last forever, neither do bad times.
  8. You will find through hard times who you can really count on.
  9. Loyal friends and true love is very hard to find.
  10. Do not try to understand people thoroughly. It will drive you crazy. Human behavior "of others" can be incredibly complex. Work on yourself.
  11. Stop judging others, you have no idea the road they traveled.
  12. Find your anchors in life, and don't have an anchor in money.
  13. Know what makes you happy and do more things in that area. Every day.
  14. No one lives your life, but you, so what you eat, your choices, what you say yes and no to, all land you in some spot, so own up to that. Be one of the few people it seems on the planet that is responsible.
  15. Do not complain beyond a minimal rant. So many have it far worse than you. Count your blessings every day.
  16. Go for freedom and significance not success.

AND YOU SAY "what" do YOUR younger self?

 

Posted by

Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks for the re-blog, Roy.  This is a great post that I missed the first time around.

Jul 23, 2016 08:27 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for the reblog. I missed reading the original one. I will read this again.

Jul 23, 2016 08:51 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Please be sure to leave comments at the original blog by Gary Woltal

Jul 23, 2016 09:34 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Thanks so much for the re-blog Roy. Have yourself a great day!!

Jul 23, 2016 11:31 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for stopping by. It is always good to hear from you.

 

Jul 24, 2016 02:41 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Great suggestion Roy Kelley Have a good day.

Jul 24, 2016 03:15 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Roy - this is a good post by Gary Woltal . I will go directly there and comment.

Jul 24, 2016 03:49 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

This is a great post to share, Roy. Gary has some excellent tips for all of us to consider and I hope younger people will read them as well. 

Jul 24, 2016 05:40 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The National Weather Service has posted a heat advisory for this afternoon for the Baltimore and Washington areas. Heat index values could reach 108. Take great care if you have outdoor activities.

Jul 24, 2016 08:52 PM
Kartik Subramaniam
Adhi Schools, LLC - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Market Analysis--Educational Content, Adhi Schools

Great re-blog. Definitely thought provoking. 

Jul 25, 2016 06:57 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments and your continued support are very much appreciated.

Jul 25, 2016 11:21 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We expect to have a very hot Monday in Maryland. Dolores canceled her golf game. 

Have a most productive August!

Jul 31, 2016 07:35 PM