Funny, Myrl but, I was looking for quotes about setbacks for today's post, the first quote that came up, based on my search term, was this one! I put together the graphic and as the morning continued to unfold, this quote became even more appropriate, Myrl Jeffcoat!! 🤣 

As my Dad used to say, they bite off their noses, despite their faces, Marte Cliff! The news doesn't have to be bad at all - it just is sometimes more than they can take, even if the news is 75% wonderful news. That 25% negative sets them 100% back!

You are so sweet, Kathy Streib - Lord knows I have to give a little extra push sometimes, if you know what I mean!

Thank you so much, Patricia!

Yes, our actions do speak louder than words. I'm always baffled at those who see that 25% of a situation needs mending but, the entire 100% of it is all wrong! So, even though 75% of the news is good, it's such a struggle to see the positive in it with the smallest of negative news. 

While I am and forever will be the biggest cheerleader for anyone in a struggle, it's difficult for me to wrap my head around that mindset! 😝 

The inability to see the forest for the trees comes to mind with folks like that too, Sheri Sperry - MCNE®!

Isn't that the way, Grant Schneider - it's like that in any form of news too. 

And, you inspire me, Hannah Williams - bird of a feather! 💕 

There you go, Anna Banana Kruchten CRB, CRS 602-380-4886 - I should have known you would see eye-to-eye on this topic! 

There's that half-full glass again, Michelle Carr Crowe,Altas Just Call...408-252-8900! If only everyone saw its effectiveness! 😉 

It is truly a downhill spiral, Kat Palmiotti and we're so smart to focus on the other 3 positives...eventually that 1 negative will turn to positive if we keep focusing on the positives!

You're so right - it IS a choice, Michael Jacobs. It would be nice if everyone honed in on the positives, for sure! 

You're so welcome, Leanne Smith! Thank you for stopping by and for the kind comment!

Thank you, Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP - I left comment #17 for you yesterday or day before and didn't realize I didn't tag you! 

Hi James Dray! Most days it is so much easier on us to just grin and move on - you're so right!

Today was even better, Will Hamm! He was actually making us (his sister and me) laugh this morning as we were video-conferencing with him! ❤️ 💕 

Ouch! I absolutely hate getting flats and it seems that we get them so much more often these day - especially in the new construction communities, Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland! 

Aren't you sweet, Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate! I'm so happy to see that you've added a new post. I totally understand how we get so busy and wrapped up in the moment, we forget to post. I typically wind up posting most of my blogs for the week on Sundays - the only day that I take off...most of the time!

Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Christine O'Shea! I really do try to stay positive. Life is just too short not to, right?!

I remember learning about having an attitude of gratitude years ago, Nick. I thought, "Oh, that'll be super easy - I'm always grateful..." As positive as I am, it took some thinking some days to truly focus on that mindset. Now, it's second nature but, boy, who knew it could be challenging?!

We live such fast-paced lives that we forget to take time to focus on our gratutities. And, boy, you're SO right, Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, some days, it's a little too overwhelming but, we DO push through!

Oh, I am so sorry, Tammy Lankford, I had no idea you were going through that. You know you can always pick up the phone and call me. I do know that there are times like that - you really just want to get through it on your own! Just know - call if you need me! ❤️ 

Everything we do after a negative event can be changed. I just don't think that everyone realizes that sometimes it's best just to step back and think rationally - realistically! I remember my Dad's lesson - more often than I care to mention - "If it's not going to matter in 5 years, put it out of your mind!" 

So far, that has served me quite well in life, Jeff Dowler, CRS!

Oh thank you, George Souto! You know, most of the time it takes me longer to create the graphic than to write the post! LOL So, it means a lot that you noticed!

Holy guacamole, Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate - and I thought my life was full! You are amazing to get all you get done, DONE! I need some of your energy, please?!!

LOL I know - we need to resume! Ray started his Denver stint and it's exhausting going back and forth. I am living by my calandar but, not sticking to our calls and I feel horrible. Hopefully someone will take the baton and allow me to be a participant for a few months...or permanently! 

Hugs, Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate!

Well, thank you, Kris Collis! It was fitting for a situation someone near and dear to me is going through...and he's notorious for honing in on the negative...no matter how small! 😝 

Thank you so much, Jane! I am in total agreement with you - "Setbacks, obstacles, challenges are all part of the lesson we are learning."

You're never too late to my party, Jan Green! And, indeed I do - I am guilty of being the eternal optimist - always! 

Have a great week ahead!