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Reflections on a reflection.

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Real Estate Agent with Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

This is the time of the year when one begins to reflect.  And, no, I'm not talking about the bathroom mirror.

The year is quickly wrapping up... did you accomplish all you wanted to accomplish? 

Did you spend as much time as you wanted with your family? Did you get to take those vacations you wanted?  Were you able to attend family life-events?

Did your business ramp-up (or slow down) as you wanted?

There are so many simple life-goals we set, all year long... I want to sell that big house... I want to take my extended family on a cruise... I just want to pay all my credit-cards down... or pay all my bills on time...

Or perhaps you had some bigger goals... buy/sell your own property... a wedding... bar-mitzvah... quinceñera... or just learn to have some life-balance.

How did this year treat your goals?  If you haven't made them yet, there's no time like the present.

Posted by

 ALAN MAY, Realtor®   
Specializing in Evanston Real Estate and North Shore Real Estate

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty, 2934 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Office: 847.869.7300      Cell: 847.924.3313      Email: Almay@aol.com

Evanston Real Estate & North Shore Real Estate
Licensed in Illinois

   

Comments(10)

Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

I got some, I didn't get others.  Bought an acre of land from the neighbor.  More or less hit my real estate target for the year.  Took my mother on a cruise that she loved.  As for most of the other stuff, kind of same old, same old.  Bill

Nov 26, 2018 10:55 AM
Alan May

I remember you mentioning the cruise ... very nice, and I'm sure your mother was delighted.

Nov 26, 2018 03:35 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

We do get caught up in the moments and forget the big picture Alan May all in all was a good year . Hope all is good with you

Nov 26, 2018 04:57 PM
Alan May

All is well... no complaints....

Nov 26, 2018 06:20 PM
Suzanne Strickler
Realty Mark Associates - Havertown, PA
School is never out for the Successful.

 Alan May - So far this year, a lot of things happened that were from out of left field. One of the most memorable is dark chocolate is now good to eat and romaine lettuce is deadly! 

Nov 26, 2018 05:48 PM
Alan May

So true... everytime I decide to diet, damn romaine becomes poisonous.

Nov 26, 2018 06:20 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Alan- what I've been reflecting on is just how quickly time passes the older you get. Hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. 

Nov 26, 2018 06:02 PM
Alan May

and yet, you don't age a day.

Nov 26, 2018 06:20 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Alan May,

Ahhhhh..that time of year to reflect and its been a ride! In September I reached my goals and was ahead of last year. Then my husband fell 3 times in one day..broken leg that triggered a COPD attack..in the heart hospital for 4 days. Fourth quarter is adjusting to a differnt pace..it's all good we are learning to go with the flow and making adjustments for quality of life.

Nov 26, 2018 07:19 PM
Alan May

wow... you never know, right?

Nov 27, 2018 05:40 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I threw so many goals out the window when the grandson was born.  No regrets and yes I spent an amazing amount of time with my family.  My blessings abound.  And although I threw the work goals out the window I'm still surpassing those too.  

Nov 26, 2018 08:23 PM
Alan May

nobody ever said... "I wish I had spent more time at work".

Nov 27, 2018 05:41 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Alan.

I don't believe I'll reach my goals this year.  However, that has not stopped me from moving forward.  

Nov 27, 2018 01:22 AM
Alan May

Not sure you have  much choice, right?

Nov 27, 2018 05:41 AM
Peter den Boer
Atlanta Communities - Woodstock, GA
MBA,GRI, Associate Broker, Realtor

Alan, yes I achieved my biggest goal ever. I beat cancer this year. Everything else sort of pales by comparison.

Nov 27, 2018 04:54 AM
Alan May

Now that's a serious accomplishment!  Congratulations!

Nov 27, 2018 05:41 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Alan. I live everyday the best I can and try to show kindness to all.

Nov 27, 2018 06:10 AM
Alan May

that would be lovely, if it could catch-on.

Nov 27, 2018 06:29 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

At 70 I am still waiting on a trust fund but since that aint happening I still work at 70 but mostly for fun now not for necessity. I am working still on my exit strategy which should come in the next 4 to 5 years.

Nov 27, 2018 03:16 PM
Alan May

yeah... and I've been waiting on that big lottery win, too.

Nov 27, 2018 03:29 PM