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Superstitions: Today was and is for a few more minutes Friday the 13th

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 01238708

Superstitions: Today was and is for a few more minutes Friday the 13th, 2017

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First question is: are you superstitious? There are many people who believe that Friday the 13th is bad luck. I am of the school that 13 is a lucky number so Friday the 13th is an even luckier day.

What do I consider saying often?

  1.           Knock on wood and I am not looking for actual wood, just humorously tap on my head.
  2.           Crossing my paws/fingers for a successful result
  3.          Certain personally important numbers 19,16,13,10

I have been negotiating with a few people and when I reached out two of them told me they do not want to talk business today because that would not be in their favor. I did not try to convince them clearly, they have their own belief systems. I will reach out to them tomorrow and see where we are at in the negotiations. I respect their feelings, no sense making things more stressful for them.

What I do and don’t do?

  1.          I do not put my baseball cap on the table
  2.          I do not wear a baseball cap in the house
  3.          I do not open an umbrella inside the house
  4.          I ask Diane to wish me a Successful Day when she leaves the house
  5.          I keep my Red Sox hat with me in the car when I go on appointments
  6.          I wear my lucky sox and suit when I go on an appointment

My grandfather had other traditions and belief systems, but many have eroded over the years, other traditions remained. For example, New Year’s Eve/day  we have lentil soup for prosperity’s sake.

So, what are your thoughts about Friday the 13th? Like I said in the beginning to me Friday the 13th is a lucky day!

 

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 Overall I believe that Luck is the Residue of Effort and hard Work, so what are your thoughts?

 

 

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Comments (17)

Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

It never hurts to add a dash of good luck on days that....well be less than lucky. Ask any first responder, ER attendant about full moons...

Jan 14, 2017 02:07 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Endre... I also posted about Friday the 13th... since I consider 13 a lucky number, I always love any day with a 13 in it and have no superstitions about what I will or won't do on that day. Since I own no baseball caps or sports gear... I'm not worried.

Jan 14, 2017 04:55 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Endre. I have found the number 13 lucky for me too so yesterday was a good day.

Jan 14, 2017 06:15 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Endre -- I'm aware of the superstitions surrounding 13 but I survived yesterday pretty much unscathed.  Now it's onto a new day.      

Jan 14, 2017 06:43 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

I happen to think Friday the 13th is a lucky day. I wrote about this a few years ago. Friday 13th Are you afraid.

Last  night also Friday 13th I had a delightful evening at the opening of Threepenny Opera.

Jan 14, 2017 01:14 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sally K. & David L. Hanson  yes I heard that Full Moons affect moods and personalities of certain people... never the less  I am not so sure about an arbitrary day and number...Endre

Jan 14, 2017 01:21 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Nina Hollander  love it, I will check out your post next, and as far as baseball I worry and hope  every season for a Championship:))Endre

Jan 14, 2017 01:22 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Endre I am not superstitious about most things, but there is something about the number 13 that I try to avoid.

Jan 14, 2017 01:39 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

I was at the hospital for a stress test and while filling out the paperwork, I noticed it was the 13th. Didn't bother me.

Jan 14, 2017 02:17 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sheila Anderson  looks like we are in the majority here, at least those who commented:))Endre

Jan 14, 2017 05:47 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Michael Jacobs   so did you throw Salt over your left shoulder to protect yourself??:))Endre

Jan 14, 2017 05:51 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland  we think alike, I will go there next and check it out:))Endre

Jan 14, 2017 05:52 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Endre --- salt thrown over the shoulder might be better a better location than on a plate...

Jan 14, 2017 06:04 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Endre Barath, Jr. Thanks and i Just fixed the link. Thanks for letting me know.

Jan 14, 2017 06:28 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Endre

Friday the 13th is behind us until the next one.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jan 14, 2017 09:04 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Endre - I don't really follow superstitions but I must admit that I am somewhat relieved that Friday the 13th is past.

Jan 14, 2017 09:57 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

George Souto  it is a "lucky thirteen" remember that:)) Endre

Jan 14, 2017 10:03 PM