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Dance The Night Away

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

Latin DanceIn a recent discussion I got to pointing out how some in the real estate industry were not hard working types. We all have different goals and who am I to judge? That got me to feeling bad about myself. Then one pointed out to me that there were many hard working REALTORS and despite all the hard work, at times due to down economic cycles, it could be a tough go of it certain years. Now I really felt bad.

So in a reverse motivation sort of way I wanted to praise all the hard working REALTORS out there and point out one thing I know they have in their hearts about this business. And that is PASSION! They are the types who

         DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY.

You remember, dance? That's the thing you do with your dance partner and your tippy toes and feel the rhythm and all that jive! People with passion, like in dance, LOVE what they do. I so admire it. They love life. They put life into what they do. You can see it in their eyes. There is a sparkle. There is an energy. It is a feeling that you love to get out there and do it. I've heard people with high passion say, I can't believe they actually pay me to do this.

So know if you find a person with passion they will naturally be a hard worker. Tip your hat to them, because they are very much aligned with what's in their heart.

Their type so impress me all the time. I'm going to go up to them and ask for the next dance.

     LA ISLA BONITA

Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Susan: You got in first. I know dance is your specialty area. It would be my pleasure ; )

Vickie: Cool, the dance card is filling out... passion is amazing when you see it and feel it.

Carol: I love that you dance like Elaine from Seinfeld. Hey, that didn't stop you from dancing the night away. You should write about that drunk associate. That has to be another great Carol story in waiting.

Amanda: That quote is such a good one, and the way to live! Glad Linda Scanlan is working with you. What a good one for your office.

Judy: You got it. You are so sweet.

Jun 19, 2008 02:04 PM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Gary, I would step on your feet. (sorry!) Later in the rain~Deb

Jun 19, 2008 02:46 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Deb: You are way to funny as always. I bet you are in reality a great dancer. All the greatest ones are so humble ; )

Jun 19, 2008 02:48 PM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!
Hi Gary, enjoyed your post and the video. I have always loved dance...perhaps, because it can be such a wonderful way to express movement and passion for life.
Jun 19, 2008 03:50 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Lola: Dance is great. With some of the shows on TV like Dancing with the Stars, I think it is making a BIG comeback. Glad you have found this a way to express your passion.

Jun 19, 2008 04:02 PM
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Gary, yet again - a great analogy. I met my husband dancing....and we do dance with PASSION. I think he'd be okay if I saved one for you? ;-)

Pepper

Jun 19, 2008 04:18 PM
Arina Hanciulescu
RealtyPros - Las Vegas, NV
RealtyPros

Shall we dance?... Shall we dance? ... Shall we dance?

Well I feel so much better -:)

Jun 19, 2008 05:32 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Gary, Wow, I'm about 5th in line now. I love the analogy and I love dancing.....and there is a passion in it for sure (and, if you've very lucky, a passion for what you do).
Jun 19, 2008 09:51 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Gary great analogy, yes many are passionate about the business even if the market is down.  I would be the one stepping on your toes so I will just watch from the sideline.

Jun 20, 2008 12:00 AM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Hi Gary,
Find a person who has found their passon and you will find a dedicated and hardworker.

Jun 20, 2008 12:19 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Teri: See you on the dance floor. I know you are one of the best in this area.

Arina: Let's dance, YES! ; )

Carole: It is so wonderful to see passion. I know you bring it to your world with what you do.

Jennifer: Being passionate when the market is down shows great dedication. C'mon, Jennifer, out on the floor. No wallflowers : )

Cynthia: Great point about dedication and hard work. The passionate ones make it look so natural too.

Jun 20, 2008 12:38 AM
Melody Botting
Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX
You Deserve The Best

We work hard and play hard.  I love this post!

Jun 20, 2008 01:41 AM
L. Wayne Denton
Denton Properties, Inc. - Loganville, GA
I have a handle on your market!!!

I know I have the passion but my wife would like me to learn to dance and not just shuffle my feet around.  I love music, played in band, orchestra, dance bands, etc. in school and out.  I just have a hard time getting the beat to my feet.  Great post.  Thank you.

Jun 20, 2008 05:10 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Mel: A great line you came up with ~ work hard, play hard. Very appropriate!!

Wayne: Maybe taking the dance lessons is all you need to step it up to the next level. I actually did some country and western lessons awhile back but would like the formal steps of the other dance categories too. It's really a lot of fun if you go into it with an open mind.

Jun 20, 2008 08:31 AM
L. Wayne Denton
Denton Properties, Inc. - Loganville, GA
I have a handle on your market!!!

Dance lessons didn't work.  After 3 consecutive dance instructors telling me not to try anything els, I went back to dragging my feet around the floor.  They tried letting me hold onto their hips (they were ladies) which was pretty fun especially at the time as I was single again, but as soon as I let go, back to dragging the feet.

Jun 20, 2008 11:13 AM
Christine L
Property Cupid, LLC - Chandler, AZ
Broker

Hey did you know there is a group for Realtor/Dancers on AR?  I actually posted looking to see if there were any in the Phoenix East Valley.  No answers tho.  So if I can sell RE and have the fun I do when I ballroom dance, that's a great combo.

Jun 20, 2008 11:24 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Wayne: Well you can't say you didn't try. At least you got to be around the ladies ; )

Christine: You'll have to point me to that group.

Jun 20, 2008 04:13 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

GREAT analogy, Gary!  Looks like there are many that are physically in line before me--I'm a bit late reading this post--but,  I'm a dancin' fool and will patiently wait my turn!  Just like our business, patience is a virtue if you are to be successful; we must work even harder in the down times and pull through.  Those who don't...well, you know where I'm going with this!!

Debe in Charlotte

Jun 21, 2008 03:39 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Debe: I love dancin' fools. Shows you got that mojo, that passion. Good for you. The heck with all the slackers I say. I saved a spot on the floor with you. I always love people with passion. They truly inspire me!

Jun 21, 2008 05:41 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Pat: I have no doubt you are a great dancer, and most likely would wear me out on the dance floor. But if you ask me to the floor or the other way around, I get to lead. Cowboys always lead Cowgirls. It's in the rulebook (at least the Texas one) : )

Jan 05, 2009 01:33 PM