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Pivoting To Happiness Equals Attracting "Good Stuff!"

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Napa Consultants DRE00893924

This morning, we ventured out to try a new coffee and pastry place that had received rave reviews from national and local publications.  We were unimpressed with the whole place including the proprietor.

 

We gave the place the benefit of the doubt and ordered two cappuccinos and their claim to fame, donut holes. We walked out, took a sip and a bite and threw everything out.

 

Just like a parent kisses his child's "boo boo" to make it better and go away, we did the same for ourselves.  Instead of grumbling about it, we drove over to The Handlebar.  They make the best cappuccinos in town!

 

We sat outside in the sun warming ourselves like lizards.  We sipped our beautiful cappuccinos and appreciated the place as well the view of the newly restored historic Presidio!  With that extra effort to erase the past and stay in the NOW, we looked forward to the rest of the day!

 

With a smile and a happy heart, we went on to our next errand.  Even though there were lines at every cashier window, the waters parted and a new cashier signaled us over.  

 

We have found that happiness always attracts more happiness and "good stuff" as one of our favorite clients ends every one of our conversations! 

 

Happy Tuesday, Pivot to Happiness!  Wishing you an abundance of good stuff!

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Comments(35)

Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Absolutely great advice, pivot and keep moving forward. Sounds like everything is coming up roses. 

Nov 25, 2020 09:33 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD we were hoping for donut holes like we ate at the  Broder Øst Hotel in Hood River, dipped in Lemon Curd and Lingonberry preserves...LOL A

Nov 25, 2020 10:10 AM
Debb Janes

They were absolutely melt-in your mouth delicious. And the Curd and preserves...oh  my! 

Nov 25, 2020 10:22 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nina Hollander That is the trouble with a PR company, they are often buying press for their clients, and the press happily obliges... We often stop a rant for each other, no time for that when we are so blessed!  A

Nov 25, 2020 10:14 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy Kelley It is fun to do that, much more fun than dwelling in the swamp of negativity.  A

Nov 25, 2020 10:15 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Myrl Jeffcoat with the nightime temps down to low 40's, we take every opportunity to relax in the sun...hopefully we will make it for a beach walk later on today.  A

Nov 25, 2020 10:16 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

James Dray that is so true...A

Nov 25, 2020 10:17 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

I am all about quality and service, needless to say I am not only a wine but a coffee snob as you guys know:)Endre

Nov 27, 2020 09:48 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Ron and Alexandra Seigel - that is the spirit.  Just let go of it and move on for the good.

Nov 29, 2020 05:18 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

As with Myrl Jeffcoat , I loved the lizard comment. I could just feel the sun on my shoulders (and it's still dark here at the moment - but I could feel it!)

Enjoy your day!

Nov 29, 2020 06:34 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

A lot of people would have let that initial crappy cappucino moment ruin their days.  You did not.  The big question, how in the world did that first place get such rave reviews?  Have standards gotten very low since quarantine?

Nov 29, 2020 09:21 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Nov 29, 2020 12:34 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Endre Barath, Jr. Oh yes, I do know you are a coffee snob, as are we.  A

Nov 29, 2020 03:49 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Grant Schneider we were intent on a redo, and as we are always in the now this experience did not matter one bit.  A

Nov 29, 2020 03:50 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kat Palmiotti we have a little lizard colony in one of our flower beds as well as frogs.  I love their look when they are sunning themselves.  It has been cold here, and the sun has become more precious.  We did have a beautiful day today and had brunch with a view of the ocean...A

Nov 29, 2020 03:52 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Chris Ann Cleland I have a feeling that this was paid for.  You can pay someone to write a favorable article, and perhaps (benefit of the doubt), it was good for when they opened...A

Nov 29, 2020 03:53 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy Streib thank you for including us in your weekly Sunday posts, we always appreciate it. A

Nov 29, 2020 03:54 PM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Pivot on to something better as you say. 

Dec 01, 2020 08:53 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Lyn Sims and life becomes so much more fun.  Wishing you a delightful Tuesday, and a great December.  A

Dec 01, 2020 09:59 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

That's terrific advice, and with a great example to support it, Ron and Alexandra. It's so disappointing when stores, eateries, etc. do not measure up to the hype they've been afforded.

Jeff

Dec 01, 2020 07:42 PM
Mary Hutchison, SRES, ABR
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate-Kansas City Homes - Kansas City, MO
Experienced Agent in Kansas City Metro area

Moving on !  That's the attitude. YOu gave it a try and it was a flop--no need to complain all day about it.  You changed the situation in to a positive

Dec 05, 2020 07:34 AM