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Monday Motivations: Marcus Aurelius never gets old for me to share...

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Monday Motivations: Marcus Aurelius never gets old for me to share... as most of you who read my posts regularly, know I am a huge fan of Marcus Aurelius, and his messages never get old for me.

Do not let the future trouble you. You will come to it (if that is what you must) possessed of the same reason that you apply now to the present.

Now with all the changes coming our way in our profession, I believe the above quote is more important than ever to consider and follow.

Think of the whole of existence, of which are the tiniest part; think of the whole of time, in which you have been assigned a brief fleeting moment think of destiny-what fraction of that are you?

I could read this over and over and repeat it and it never gets old. What a powerful message. Now the next one is hard for me to follow and practice. So let me leave you with it.

The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.

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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Endre. Just as you never tire of his quotes, I never tire of yours when you are the quotes. Enjoy your day.

Jul 02, 2024 04:35 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

His words of wisdom age very well. They are all still appropriate!

Jul 02, 2024 04:49 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I like to plan ahead, so of course that often leads to me worrying about the future, but I think I still do a pretty good job of not letting it bother me, haha.

Jul 02, 2024 05:26 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Good quotes and I like the last one you left us with to ponder.

Jul 02, 2024 06:16 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning chef Endre,

And we never tire of you sharing Marcus Aurelius' quotes! He really has so many excellent ones but have to admit I've not heard the "best revenge" quote. Certainly some pondering after reading these.

Jul 02, 2024 09:53 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Endre:

Marcus Aurelius's wisdom has stood the test of time...and there's a reason for that!

Jeff

Jul 02, 2024 01:07 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Marcus has been in the conversation quite often this past week in my travels.  A long time dear friend told me about a book she's listening to about being a Stoic - not sure that's how you spell that but oh well. It was quite interesting as she is clear that is where and how she wants to approach life in general now.

 

And as for the last quote.....that's an easy one for me.  Enemies?  Do I even have any?  If I do, it's news to me.  And if I do, well, whatever.  To me everybody is on their path and who am I to say what's right or wrong or whatever.  I personally don't get involved with crazy stuff, in fact I stay out of it on purpose. I say let them find somebody else to play with!

Jul 02, 2024 01:44 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Endre the future will come soon enough, it is more important to enjoy all today has to offer.

Jul 02, 2024 02:30 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Nina Hollander, Broker  I agree with your comment and it was the first for me too:)Endre

Jul 02, 2024 09:29 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400  you make a great point and that is why his book is hand reach from me at all times, Endre

Jul 02, 2024 09:30 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Wayne Martin  like your quizzes never get old?:) Endre

Jul 02, 2024 09:31 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kat Palmiotti  indeed timeless are his quotes and messages, Endre

Jul 02, 2024 09:32 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Brian England  I am a chess player and plan seven to eight moves ahead, but never worry or stress about it:)Endre

Jul 02, 2024 09:33 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543  ponder away:)))Endre

Jul 02, 2024 09:33 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Dorie Dillard Austin TX  indeed the last one is a tough one to chew on:)Endre

Jul 02, 2024 09:34 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jeff Dowler, CRS  indeed and you are spot on, Endre

Jul 02, 2024 09:35 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Anna "Banana" Kruchten  indeed, Marcus Aurelius was a Stoic Philosopher,  I can relate to his views and have been for the past who knows how many decades.... as to enemies... my take is if 1. you lie to me I stop trusting you. 2. If you give false propaganda on Social Media like Active Rain and do the opposite... 3. If you make comments that are bogus to your belief system and misstate the facts I remove you from my circle of influence and do not comment or follow your bogus posts... Now that is just me. Maybe you are not an enemy but clearly not someone I want to associate with. this has been my view and philosophy since I have been on the platform for over 12+ years and many are not in my circle anymore for that reason. Ironically some I broke bread with and trusted them but they disappointed me, Endre

Jul 02, 2024 09:41 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

George Souto  well said the future gets here quicker than we would like, Endre

Jul 02, 2024 09:42 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Endre- there are certain quotes that are timeless, aren't there?  Revenge is a tough dish because it never tastes as good as you hoped it would. 

Jul 03, 2024 11:49 AM
Carmine Rauso & Debbie Rauso
Keller Williams Main Line - Newtown Square, PA
Professional REALTORS® and Real Estate Investors

Thank you for sharing. Words to remember 

Jul 06, 2024 06:58 AM