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Monday Motivational...Keep Going, Don’t Give Up

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Home Stager

Monday Motivational...Keep Going, Don’t Give Up

 

One of the many attractions of Delray Beach is our year-round beautiful weather. Snowbirds are attracted to it as are many others.

 

Some of our residents are those seeking to heal from their addictions. Every Saturday and Sunday morning, as well as any holiday, a group meets at the beach at 7 for one hour.

 

delray beach

 

This weekend, while we were walking along the sidewalk, the meeting was ending and the attendees were heading back to their cars.

 

I overheard one of the members giving encouragement to someone who was frustrated at how slow his progress was going.

He placed a hand on this person’s shoulder and told him…

“Hey, it’s not a race. All you have to do is keep going.”

 

Doesn’t that apply to most everything in life, whether what we do in our work life or personal life?

 

When we’re making calls to clients or hope-to-be client, we can’t stop after 10 and think we’ve tried.

When we’re trying to lose those extra pounds after the holidays, don’t stop if you haven’t lost them in 30 days. Keep going.




It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. Confucius

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Comments(39)

Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy Streib, One step at a time and keep going, you will get there and enjoy your time on the way.

Dec 17, 2018 08:38 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

What a nice post...and I always think of the saying that "time waits for no man or woman for that matter....A

Dec 17, 2018 09:31 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Kathy Streib - Confuscious was wise! 

I think it's marvelous when you overhear one person giving another some encouragement. As they say, timing is about everything. The man's timing who gave good advice to the person who was frustrated was perfect timing! In this case, it was about being slow but rather making progress.

Dec 17, 2018 02:51 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I don’t have the ability to give up. I am not set up that way Kathy Streib 

Dec 17, 2018 04:25 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy "keep going" is the name of the game.  The alternative is not acceptable.

Dec 17, 2018 04:44 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Donald Urschalitz Your cartoons or whatever you call them always crack me up. 

Myrl Jeffcoat speed isn't always a requirement, is it?

Norma J. Elkins I'm going to have to remember your mother's saying. 

 

Dec 17, 2018 05:10 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Brian England it's so important to have support and encouragement when you're trying to reach a goal. 

Doug Dawes you're absolutely right about that!

Beth Atalay we can't get discouraged even if seems as if we're not going fast enough. 

Dec 17, 2018 05:13 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Roy Kelley Hope that you and Dolores are set for a beautiful Christmas. 

Carol Williams I can't imagine how tough it is for some of the people we see each weekend but they do have a lot of support and they keep trying. 

 

Dec 17, 2018 05:16 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® I love the habit you have every sunrise. Worthy of a post, if you ask me!!!!!

Sharon Lee that is so true. We all have setbacks and get discouraged when it seems to be taking too long. 

 

Dec 17, 2018 05:18 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Gabe Sanders wasn't that good!  They all seem to support each other. 

Gita Bantwal Hope that you have a beautiful week!

That's another point too, Will Hamm Have fun doing it. 

Dec 17, 2018 05:20 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Ron and Alexandra Seigel Time is the one 

Hi Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP Thank you. We don't know any of these people but they're always chatting with each other as we walk by. It's interesting to hear what they have to say. 

Dec 17, 2018 05:24 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

That's a darn good trait Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS 

George Souto I once heard this saying...when you're going through hell...keep going. 

 

Dec 17, 2018 05:25 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.
Sage advice, apparently from someone who has been there.  Carol Williams, another one for you to consider

Dec 18, 2018 01:40 AM
Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

This is one of my favorite motivational quotes Never, Never, ever give up. Thanks for sharing the positive.

Dec 18, 2018 09:51 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

That kind of support can mean the difference between life and death. 

Dec 18, 2018 01:40 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, your story put such a smile on my face, Kathy! So many are so focused on themselves, they don't think to support others and this gesture could very well change the other man's life. 

Wonderful Monday motivational post - even if I'm not reading it until Tuesday!   Hope you have a great week, Kathy!

Dec 18, 2018 08:01 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Kathy - this is true of everything in life.  It is better to pace yourself and keep going than to be a flash in the pan!

Jan 05, 2019 07:25 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

I'd say both those quotes are worthy of remembering!!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Jeff

Jan 06, 2019 11:26 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

So Confucius said it first!!  Staying IN the race is important, yes.  Staying ahead in the race is nice too.  Thanks for the Monday motivational therapy!

Jan 07, 2019 04:46 AM
Jerry Murphy, CRS, SRES
Long Realty West Valley - Anthem, AZ
Anthem, Phoenix, and Scottsdale AZ Real Estate

When we stop, we die.  Thanks for the encouragement Kathy.

Jan 15, 2019 01:28 PM