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More Random Thoughts on Crazy, Chaos and Living Clutter Free

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More Random Thoughts on Crazy, Chaos and

Living Clutter Free

 

Not my circus, not my monkeys

 

I’ve read the source of these very smart words is from the Polish:

 

Nie mój cyrk, nie moje małpy

 

I’m sorry to go down the crazy route once again but the journey of life often seems filled with craziness as I wrote last Saturday.   

 

These days I’m into living with less.   

Less crazy.  Less chaos.   Less clutter.   

 

Crazy works in some mysterious ways at times.  

 

As does chaos.

 

And that clutter isn’t limited to things on my desk or in my home.  

 

Mind clutter.   

 

Things that simply get in the way.

 

Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys

 

The truth is you don't know what is going to happen tomorrow.

Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed.

Eminem

 

If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey,

most of us would never start out at all.

Dan Rather

 

What I love most about this crazy life is the adventure of it.

Juliette Binoche

 

Every minute you spend looking through clutter,

wondering where you put this or that,

being unable to focus because you're not organized costs you:

time you could have spent with family or friends,

time you could have been productive around the house,

time you could have been making money.

Jean Chatzky

 

Perhaps my favorite and just because it is beyond silly:

 

My psychiatrist told me I was crazy and I said I want a second opinion.

He said okay, you're ugly too.

Rodney Dangerfield





This journey, you know the one called life, regardless of the twists and turns, the detours we encounter should be enjoyed.   

Without crazy. Without chaos. Without clutter.

And with humor.  And enthusiasm.

 

All facets of life.

Whether it be a difficult situation in real estate.  

Or a trip along the crowded aisle of the grocery store.

 

Thank you for indulging my respite from another market report.

 

Published:   August 24, 2017

 

Image credit:  © Can Stock Photo

 

More Random Thoughts on Crazy, Chaos and

Living Clutter Free

 

 

Posted by

Michael Jacobs

 

CalBRE # 01165532

P. O. Box 587

Pasadena, CA 91102

Call/Text:  818.516.4393

mtj916@gmail.com

 

 

Betsy N. Robinson - Serving the Sandhills, NC
Everything Pines Partners, LLC. - Whispering Pines, NC
CNS

Right on, Michael.  Mind clutter can be our worst enemy in this ever fast paced, constant barage of nonsense, world around us.  Stepping back to focus only on the important issues at least a couple of times a day helps me to stay on track.  And to maintain some semblance of sanity.

Aug 25, 2017 05:19 AM
Randy Hilman REALTOR® Associate Broker
Randy Hilman Homes in partnership with Bean Group - Moultonborough, NH
Guide & Mentor to Home Buyers & Sellers

Good morning Michael Jacobs .  I'd like to enjoy a stress free day, but where can I get one?  I have to knock out a couple of CMA's and a blog post. Nonsense, I know, but if I don't do it, who will?

Aug 25, 2017 05:29 AM
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

The clutter of the mind is one of the biggest enemies!

Aug 25, 2017 06:39 AM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

When one learns to watch life parades instead of being swept up into them life becomes fascinating and the journey more selective. Choose the journey by not letting the journey choose you. If done correctly you have an adventure going

Aug 25, 2017 07:02 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Michael, I totally love my life right now. I downsized my house and ALL the crazy stuff I owned. Travel more, enjoy work more, keep more hair!

Aug 25, 2017 07:35 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hey Michael,  One funny story and Rodney always was a funny guy in his stand up shows.

 

Aug 25, 2017 08:25 AM
Stavrula "Sam" Crafa, RNC,GRI, CDPE, PSA
Future Home Realty - Seminole, FL
Providing the integrity and service you deserve.

I love your random thoughts and your quotes too !!! Keep doing it and thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend. 

Aug 25, 2017 08:48 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

In an attempt to reduce mind clutter, I'm shutting the laptop down and getting on with business! Clutter and chaos is something I constantly try to suppress. Mind clutter is the worse!

Aug 25, 2017 09:49 AM
John Wiley
Fort Myers, FL
Lee County, FL, ECO Broker, GRI, SRES,GREEN,PSA

Clutter is not a productive environment.

A Circus is fun to watch but a hard life to live.

We must take control of what we can.

I loved your thoughts. Thanks

Aug 25, 2017 02:22 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Michael had to pop back and tell you I ran into a drama queen and guess what I said?  yup! It was pretty funny and she moved off the bs story.

Aug 25, 2017 04:22 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Well, you did it again - made me think, Michael!  LOL

I have had drama queens in my life and have learned to walk away - I don't need the circus OR the monkeys!! I'm just fine living clutter-free too!

As for making me think - regarding Dan Rather's quote:  Being the insane 'project-management-minded' person that I am, my thought is just the opposite. Knowing the hurdles ahead of time would help us avoid them for a smoother journey. 

Conversely, the hurdles help us learn...so, conquer them!

Just food for thought for the weekend!  Make it a great one, Michael!

Aug 25, 2017 06:38 PM
Bruce Kunz
C21 Solid Gold Realty, Brick, NJ, 732-920-2100 - Howell, NJ
REALTOR®, Brick & Howell NJ Homes for Sale

Thanks, Michael Jacobs . The more I try to declutter, the more i seem to be cluttered. I* swore I'd "do it" in 2017 and it's 2/3 over... I understand the benefit so I'm still trying.
Bruce

 

Aug 25, 2017 08:55 PM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

You are too funny in a very profound way!

Aug 26, 2017 12:12 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Our lives truly all about the journey. 

That Rodney quote was funny!

Aug 26, 2017 03:42 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Hope you're life is less  crazy today than yesterday.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Aug 26, 2017 10:41 AM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Thanks for the quote, I especially loved the one by Rodney Dangerfield.

Aug 26, 2017 06:49 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I love the quotes. I enjoyed reading your thoughts for the day. 

Sep 23, 2017 03:08 AM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

That's why I practice yoga almost daily. It does help with those monkeys in the head:)

Dec 11, 2017 07:48 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael, I think yoga would help today, lots of strange stuff happening, and hope it calms down! 

Apr 07, 2018 08:51 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael, I definitely got rid of lots before moving, but finding I threw away some things I probably should not have.    

Nov 13, 2018 08:00 AM