Motivational Monday - Would You Rather Have a Piece of the Pie…

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Real Estate Agent with www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 228209

Motivational Monday - Would You Rather Have a Piece of the Pie…

 

…or the Recipe?

 

Having an ‘old soul’ and old fashioned values, I feel that as I age, the changing world around us seems to be changing at an incredibly rapid pace - more so than ever before. No, my old soul and values are not in conflict or lagging behind - at all -  but, I do notice that fewer people share my mindset on a lot of topics. I do more listening and when I sense that the other party in the conversation is not receptive to a different opinion, no response is really needed. Hey, different opinions make us think though - right? 

 

Debating issues makes us think things through, dig a little deeper into topics. Hearing both sides allows us to create a more informed opinion. 

 

You've probably noticed this more in the political realm. However, this extends well beyond politics - it’s in every facet of our lives. People simply aren’t as worried about standing by their beliefs or convictions, as they are about being right and being on the winning side of the controversy. 

Piece of the pie or the recipe?...And I'm okay with that!

 


 

 

Standing true to our convictions and understanding the ‘why’ in any situation, requires more effort on our part. The constant hustle-bustle in our lives has become the norm for nearly all of us. We simply don’t have time or don’t want to take the time to figure out the whys; we prefer taking the piece of pie and moving on. We have disengaged from research and taken to instant acceptance. Are you good with that? Am I being too old fashioned?

 

As our grandparents used to say, there are two sides to every story. I feel it is our mission to investigate both sides - no matter how busy our lives may be. Likely, what we find to be the truth will lie somewhere between the two sides…but, at least we’ve done the research. We’ve found out what the ingredients are in the pie rather than simply taken a slice and moved on.

 

As they say, trust but, verify!

 

Happy Motivational Monday Everyone!

 

© Debe Maxwell | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | CharlotteBroker@icloud.com | Motivational Monday - Would You Rather Have a Piece of the Pie…

Comments (23)

Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

HaHa! Are you hungry this morning, Michael? I'm happy you found the words satisfying! 

Happy Monday, Michael Jacobs!

Oct 07, 2019 06:51 AM
Brian England
Vacasa - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I hate that about the world too, it is way too common for people to just go with the flow and allow things they know to be wrong so that they don't upset the apple cart.

Oct 07, 2019 07:05 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Happy Monday Debe,  I want both, I like to hear both sides then make up my mind.  The taste of pie sounds good, but also like to have the recipe in case there something in there I can not figure out what it is.

 

Oct 07, 2019 07:38 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

I'll just second what Michael Jacobs said so well.

Oct 07, 2019 08:05 AM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Debe

Since I rarely bake anyu more, yes I can, my opinion is a bit bias. The one thing for certain, I steer clear of almost nearly all political discussions lately. I know, maybe the coward's way out, but just seems to help my appetite. One slice of hot apple pie with French vanilla ice cream please. cheers cvc

Oct 07, 2019 08:13 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Debe Maxwell, CRS - a variation to the quote,  Three sides, your side, my side, and the real side,.  I have beliefs and convictions although I try not to shove them on other.  I try to be a consensus builder.

Oct 07, 2019 08:20 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Debe Maxwell, CRS,

I agree with what you are saying.  I have put it this way for a long time. Unfortunately, I don't remember who I heard it from. I am sure most have heard it.  

Here it is... There is your side of the story, there is his/her side, and then there is the truth!  Every person sees or hears something through the prism of their own views and you have to dig much deeper to get to the truth. 

Oct 07, 2019 08:57 AM
Krystin Mitchell, CPA CFE
KLSM CPA Firm, PLLC - Houston, TX
Strategic Accounting & Tax Solutions

Debe,

I definitely want the recipe. I can make the pie as many times as i want to my own liking.

Oct 07, 2019 09:09 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debe,

This reminds me of my favorite quote by Rumi,  A

Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing
and rightdoing there is a field.
I’ll meet you there.  

Oct 07, 2019 09:23 AM
James Dray

I have that printed out in a frame on my desk.  Great quote

Oct 08, 2019 01:12 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

Oh, I so agree, Brian England! I will say that yu will rarely get me in a political discussion - right or wrong, no matter which side you're on, you're NEVER going to convince the other side that you are right!! ;-) 

Oct 07, 2019 09:40 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

Oh, I'm forever substituting or adding ingredients to my recipes, Will Hamm! I just love experimenting and knowing what the 'base' is, allows us to build a new recipe each time we make it...until it's perfect, of course! LOL

Oct 07, 2019 09:43 AM
Mimi Foster
Falcon Property Solutions - Colorado Springs, CO
Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

There are too many people who are no longer willing to listen. It is a strange phenomenom. I keep my mouth shut far more than I ever did when I realize that nothing I say will make a difference. Nice post, lady!

Oct 07, 2019 11:05 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Debe Maxwell, CRS - when it comes to a slice of pie or any food for that matter, I'm very picky about what I put into my body. I want to know more, what's inside, and that determines whether or not I take a slice of somebody else's pie. I also consider other factors, such as where is this food coming from, whose recipe is it, is it safe to eat, and then I decide if it's good enough for me to try.

By the same token, if somebody feeds me garbage, I pretty much know instinctively, I'm not going to take anyone's poison or garbage. When in doubt, I'll pass. I am a curious sort of person and if something sounds too good to be true, I don't accept what's being served by the tongue to influence my mind unless I'm certain it's the truth.  

This is a really good post with lots of food for thought!

Oct 07, 2019 12:51 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Debe I agree there is two sides to every story, and we learn through our difference.  However, these days it seems tolerance only extends to those who agree with each other (which requires no tolerance at all).   I often wonder how did we get to this point.

Oct 07, 2019 01:45 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Congratulations! Your post was selected to be FEATURED in the BananaTude Group!

Oct 07, 2019 01:45 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
GreatWest Realty - Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Real Estate Agent

That's a good question, Debe.  I will admit that I'd like to try the pie to see if I really need the recipe first however!

The thought has me remembering a saying my dad often repeated though.  He said, "If you give a guy a fish, he will eat for a day.  However, if you teach him to fish, he can eat for a lifetime."

Oct 07, 2019 06:05 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
GreatWest Realty - Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Real Estate Agent

CONGRATULATIONS Debe, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

Oct 07, 2019 06:07 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, Keller Williams Fox Cities - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Debe,  I can't top these features or what others have said.  I agree with so many.  I would like my pie - as that is a great way to start.  But then as I learn more about baking pies, I think I would like the recipe - and make some changes.  But the best option, I think, is to have someone else make it for me, and deliver it too.   

Oct 07, 2019 06:58 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR
Exceptional Agents, Outstanding Results

Morning Debe.

Pity, this wasn't a feature.  Anyway, most people start railing without knowing or being told the "why".  

Oct 08, 2019 01:14 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Very interesting post with lots of good comments.

Oct 08, 2019 01:56 PM

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