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Time Waits for No One This Applies in Sales and Life

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Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart

Who do you have right now that you have been meaning to just stop by and visit, or make a call to and thank them for using you as a real estate agent, or mailing a get well card or birthday card or just write a plain thank you note to someone, anyone you know?

Well, do it NOW! Life is so short. There may not be an opportunity to do it in the future. 

The only way I have seen my wife of 43 years for the past three weeks (today) is to visit her in the hospital or in rehabilitation. I know by pushing her and pushing the rehabilitation center within five to fourteen days she will be able to come home. 

She is weak. why? I don't know. She had a seizure. I have had seven seizures and came out fine in less than nine minutes. You see everyone is different. We are all alike in some ways, yet are all different in other ways.

This past week I visited a man who is homebound, I met his wife at church, but that 30 minutes I know he really appreciated it. And I will be back again within a week or two at the latest. 

While we are whining, complaining, or worried about the future of our country, do something productive to occupy your mind, and time. God is still in control even if you think he is not or even if you do not believe in God. 

During my 40+ years of real estate sales, I am so thankful for the attitude and belief system I had in place. And the real ending to that was far greater than I expected.

I hope your day i sas great as mine

Dan Dee McGinnis

The Pumpkin Man

DanDeeSellsAz@gmail.com 

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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Dan  and thank you for the great information in your blog to share with us here in the Rain.  Make it a great day!

Sep 11, 2022 09:38 AM
Dan Dee McGinnis The Pumpkin Man

thank you Will

Sep 13, 2022 07:52 PM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Very well put Dan. Great motivational message here!

While we are whining, complaining, or worried about the future of our country, do something productive to occupy your mind, and time. God is still in control even if you think he is not or even if you do not believe in God. 

Sep 11, 2022 10:22 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Dan- I am very sorry about your wife and hope that she is on the mend. You are so right. Time is not standing still so we need to hold our dear ones close and do what we can for our friends and anyone we know. 

Sep 13, 2022 10:46 AM
Dan Dee McGinnis The Pumpkin Man

thank you Kathy hopefully she will be home in a week or 10 days just a guess

Sep 13, 2022 07:51 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

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Sep 17, 2022 07:25 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dan. You are right. Time waits for nobody! Many times I have lost track and regretted it. Do it now is my current intention. Enjoy your day.

Sep 18, 2022 05:23 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Dan good morning and prayers your wife heals quickly and returns home shortly. We should embrace each day with the attitude to make it the best day possible as well as having gratitude that we can embrace the day.

Sep 18, 2022 06:44 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I am sorry to hear about your wife's illness and glad she is on the mend. As for us, we aren't guaranteed any more than this moment, so we need to make the most of every one.

Sep 18, 2022 09:52 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Dan -we shoul always use our time wisely and care for those around us.  Don' wait.

Sep 18, 2022 01:48 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Dan,

I wish you and your wife during her recovery all the very best.  You have the right attitude and attitude is 90% of who we are.  Godspeed.

Sep 19, 2022 10:27 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

So agree with you, you never know what is going to happen ior when, so always be ready to let others know you care and you love them.

Sep 20, 2022 12:12 PM