2023 TEXAS REALTORS® SHAPING TEXAS CONFERENCE, SAN ANTONIO, SEPTEMBER 7-10 had the power to fix my attention on timely issues, education, and fascinating networking opportunities from Leadership, Staff, Brokers, Attorneys, Appraisers, REALTORS®, and outstanding Texas REALTOR® Instructors. The Conference was well attended with enjoyable packed full days with Speakers and Committee Members.
Colour Guards
The opening session began with the traditional, highly prestigious military colour guard, assigned with the duty for protection of the national flag followed by Speaker, Admiral William H. McRaven, USN (Retired). Texas meetings always begins with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge of Allegiance: "Honor the Texas Flag; one state, under God, one and indivisible."
The theme for Admiral William H. McRaven revolved around courage. It all begins with a soldier's first lesson, their daily ritual to "Make your bed." Although simple to do, many soldiers failed, and had to learn the hard way how important it is to stay disciplined and do the first task each day with perfection. He reminded us how important it is to make the bed, because after having a miserable day, at least you'll come back to a made bed.
Admiral William H. McRaven's 10 Seal Rules
1) Make your bed - you'll sleep better.
2) Find someone to help you paddle. Changing the world on your own is not possible. You need a support Team to help cheer you on.
3 ) Measure a person by the size of their heart, not their flippers' size, because it is what's inside that matters most.
4) Keep moving. The universe doesn't recognize your efforts. Never lose hope. Keep pushing forward.
5) Situations will wear you down - they make you stronger. Don't be afraid of the circuses.
6) Even in the hardest situations, you must take a risk and face your problems head on!
7) Don't back down from the sharks. They are merely obstacles. The only way to win is don't back down.
8) Stay hopeful during your darkest hours. After the darkness there can only be light.
9) If you think you are up to your neck in mud, sing! Be the person who motivates others to carry on with hope during the most difficult times in your life.
10) Giving up is not an option. Always concentrate on winning.
In sum, the annual Texas Conference is the best way to utilize your time to shape up, manage your time, and spend valuable time learning how to leverage your time.
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