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Get Rid Of " TRY " In Your Life and Business

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Real Estate Agent with Sound Realty

          There have been times in my life and in business when something would happen to the success and flow of things working, that I could not understand the reasoning behind the results.

          In a past life it was easy to just blame someone or something when this occurred. Never would I look at myself as the problem.

          After changing literally everything in order to live on this planet (as explained here) I searched for new meaning in every aspect of my life and work.

         About 16 years ago after some time swimming in trial and error,  I ended up changing one basic small, dumb ( to me at the time) thing, that changed everything, and set me off to enjoy a better life each day.

         I took the word " try " out of my vocabulary.  I either "do it or I don't" and then live with the consequences of my action or inaction. 

         When we say " I'm trying to do something", we just gave ourselves a really neat escape route to not do anything. 

         In our busy lives and in our business today, time is a precious commodity, and must be utilized to the best of our ability.  "Trying" to do something is a cop out of the first magnitude.  It holds us back.

         Some of you might give this a "try".....What have you got to lose?

Christy Hempel
Secure Mortgage Company - Katy, TX
Sr. Loan Officer

wow!....great insight.  I defiantly like the do attitude.

Jun 30, 2008 07:08 PM
Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

I say to my kids, "trying is lying". They get it !

Just do it, no trying involved, kiddo's. You can do it.

Jun 30, 2008 11:22 PM
Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

     Thanks Christy,   I don't know about "great insight",  but it did make me responsible for my actions.

Jul 01, 2008 03:00 AM
Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

      Missy,  How come no one mentioned this to us when we were kids? Thanks for your comment,  coming from you means a lot.

Jul 01, 2008 03:02 AM
ARDELL DellaLoggia
Better Properties Seattle - Kirkland, WA

I think not being totally vested in the outcome is what causes us to DO at our highest level.  Our efforts don't always achieve the desired result, but I still say we are better off for having "tried".

Jul 03, 2008 04:56 AM
Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

   You work harder, always focused and filled with purpose with regards to our business. Both of us "just do".....everyday......

Jul 03, 2008 09:59 AM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Kim,

I appreciate what you have to say in this post.  Get 'er done!

Mike in Tucson

Jul 04, 2008 04:10 PM
Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

  Thanks Mike for stopping by,  Agents have got to learn to trust themselves.

Jul 06, 2008 07:27 AM
Veronica DeCarolis
Weidel Realtors - Flemington, NJ

Thanks for the motivator.  Veronica

Jul 06, 2008 07:45 AM
Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

Veronica,   It seems like such an easy thing to do, but for most people it is very difficult to change our living patterns.   Thanks for commenting.

Jul 07, 2008 04:24 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Just the inspirational boost I needed today...I will admit to "trying" more often than "doing" and you are correct, it is a cop out.  Thanks for the inspiration!

Jul 08, 2008 02:55 AM
Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

   Sharon,  It is the small steps we take that truly build a great foundation in life.  Words like yours

   "inspire me".   Have a great day.

Jul 08, 2008 04:32 AM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Kim,

I liked what I read a couple of days ago, and just stopped by for a new fix!  See you again.

Mike in Tucson

Jul 10, 2008 04:57 PM
Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

    Thanks again Mike...I do that sometimes, going back and re-reading something special to me....I still remember one of your posts that had some great outside shots; think it was around Memorial Day?     Looked at those photos several times that day....

Jul 10, 2008 06:12 PM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Kim, I too think the same way about "trying"----pretty much aaste of time

Jul 21, 2008 05:46 AM
Kim Harris
Sound Realty - Kirkland, WA
Designated Broker/Owner/Sound Realty

   Charles it takes some time to just "be" and live each day to our full potential. Thanks for commenting.

Jul 21, 2008 06:12 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Kim, Great insight and I love to do. Makes my day go so much faster...

Aug 04, 2008 06:29 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

You're right - don't just try to do it.... DO IT!

Nov 01, 2008 12:42 PM