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Labor Day: Celebrating the Joy of Passion and Hard Work

By Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

September 02, 2024 05:31 AM

Whether you’re soaking up the sun, firing up the grill, or just kicking back this Labor Day, let’s take a moment to remember why we’re celebrating. Labor is the engine that drives our world ~ after all, as Sophocles wisely said, "Without labor, nothing prospers."

One of my all-time favorite quotes comes from Harvey Mackay: "Find something you love to do and you'll never have to work a day in your life." When I jumped into my real estate career 32 years ago as a single mom, I truly found that sweet spot where passion meets profession. Since then, I haven't "worked" a single day ~ just living the dream, helping others find their perfect home or selling their home!

Happy Labor Day!

"The miracle is not that we do the work, but that we are happy to do it." Mother Teresa

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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Dorie, Wishing you a restful day for all the effort you put into your "sweet spot" profession!

Sep 02, 2024 08:37 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Lawrence "Larry" & She...

Plainview, NY

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Dorie and Happy Labor Day and great quote to share with us today. You are so right in your quote.

Sep 02, 2024 09:39 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Leanne Smith

Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ

The Grit and Gratitude Agent

I agree find what you love to do and you will truly never "work" a day in your life. Of course that does not mean the work will be easy.

Sep 02, 2024 09:58 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie I hope you are able to enjoy sometime with the family today. Happy Labor Day!

Sep 02, 2024 12:22 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Lew Corcoran

Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA

Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you for sharing such an inspiring post about the joy of hard work and passion, Dorie! I appreciate your perspective on Labor Day and your personal journey in real estate; it truly reflects the value of doing what we love.

Sep 02, 2024 01:40 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

John Pusa

Glendale, CA

Hello Dorie Dillard Austin TX thank you, wishing you a wonderful a Happy Labor Day too.

Sep 02, 2024 02:59 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

I love this Dorie!! You found your dream profession (not a job) not when you were looking for it but when you needed something to allow you to be a single mother and care for your family!!! It turned out well!!!! Happy Labor Day.

Sep 02, 2024 05:46 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I've had a relatively quiet Labor Day. I did manage to go to our local Chalk it Up Festival however.

Sep 02, 2024 06:05 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Dorie, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Clubgroup!

Sep 02, 2024 06:13 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Dorie Dillard Austin TX what a great post, I was working, playing, complaining, shopping and getting my tire fixed and still had time to make the traditional Labor Day meal:)Endre

Sep 02, 2024 11:07 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I know that you and your family always do fun things for the holidays, so I hope that Labor Day was no exception!

Sep 03, 2024 07:00 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Wayne Martin ..I absolutely agree you can't argue with Mother Teresa!

I hope you had a good Labor day too Michael Jacobs! I did for sure.

Sep 03, 2024 09:19 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Doug Dawes ..Socrates was so right! Without labor nothing prospers!

Good morning Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308 I hope you had an exceptional Labor Day!

Sep 03, 2024 09:22 AM

Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I feel the same way you do Lise Howe . Hope you had a wonderful Labor Day!

Thank you Roy Kelley ..Hope you and Dolores had a wonderful labor Day!

Sep 03, 2024 09:23 AM

Roy Kelley

Thanks. Dolores and I stayed close to home for the holiday weekend. This morning, I took Dolores to get her COVID and Flu shots and then to Trader Joe's for some shopping. We have a beautiful day in Maryland.

Sep 03, 2024 09:27 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty ..we are still in summer too so Labor Day definitely does not signify the end of summer!

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker We are so fortunate that our labors on behalf of our clients are a labor of love. Hope your healing well from your surgery..had to believe you had your other hip replaced in June!

Sep 03, 2024 09:26 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Dorie Dillard Austin TX hi Dorie... this second surgery is taking longer to heal than the first... but I'm just taking it day by day... although I have a feeling cabin fever will set in soon.

Sep 03, 2024 10:55 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Carol Williams ..it would be wonderful is everyone could find their sweet spot in their profession!

Hi Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 I had a wonderful day and hope you did too!

Hi Will Hamm Thank you and hope you had a wonderful labor Day!

Sep 03, 2024 09:29 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

You are right Leanne Smith just because we love what we do doesn't mean it will be easy!

Hi George Souto I had a relaxing wonderful Labor Day and am sure you did too!

Thank you Lew Corcoran for stopping by and commenting!

Sep 03, 2024 09:32 AM

Leanne Smith

Golden Valley, AZ

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Thank you John Pusa for coming by!

Hi Kathy Streib I always believe things happen for a reason and I found the perfect profession. Things have turned out so well! I'm sure you had a wonderful Labor day!

So glad Myrl Jeffcoat you got to go to the Chalk it Up Festival! How fun!

Sep 03, 2024 09:35 AM

John Pusa

Glendale, CA

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Thank you Myrl Jeffcoat for the featured post in the Old Farts club! Most appreciated.

I'm glad chef Endre Barath, Jr. even with the inconvenience of a flat tire you still enjoyed a traditional Labor Day!

Sep 03, 2024 09:36 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

This year Brian England Labor Day was a crazy day for us all. Beckett, her friend and parents came back from the women's basketball game with Caitlin Clark, Hudson had gone to a friends ranch with 14 friends and didn't get back until Monday evening! I was with friends and went to a movie with them!

Sep 03, 2024 09:40 AM