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It's More Than Just Stuff

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

It's that time of year when many people make a resolution or two for the new year. Right off the bat naysayers do their best to discourage us saying things like 99% of those resolutions are are broken in a week. I believe the number I heard on the radio today was the bulk of the resolutions are broken in 5 weeks. I actually see that as fairly positive. Good intentions lasting 5 weeks sounds pretty good to me.

Struggling with resolutions certainly can bring about a large gamut of emotions. Elation when we are successful to depression when we fail.

I have no idea if Joe will succeed in his resolution to move out the old to make room for the new but my hats off to him for making the effort... at least he's got some stuff boxed up. I've made that same resolution for the last three years or more BUT my plan has been to have a rummage sale and I've failed all three years without even taking the first step.

I do have several other resolutions for the next year starting with improving my attitude in ALL things and to do more to build my faith so that I may move mountains of obstacles that keep me from being the best man I can be. Keeping it REAL, Man. 

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Bob... I make it a resolution not to make resolutions. I prefer to deal with things and opportunities as they present themselves.

Dec 30, 2024 06:57 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm hi Bob... I don't like to think in terms of personal shortcomings! :))) 

Dec 30, 2024 08:12 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Good morning Nina Hollander, Broker , my Love. I do remember you saying that before and I agree BUT I think it's a fun opportunity to review my many shortcomings and pick one or two to make an effort to correct for the coming year. Another resolution for me would be to avoid things that will send me to the hospital in 2025.

Dec 30, 2024 07:09 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Many of us need to improve our attitude. And, many of us need to get rid of a lot of stuff!

Enjoy the holidays!

Dec 30, 2024 07:42 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you Roy Kelley . The most perfect attitude I know is Anna "Banana" Kruchten 's attitude. She is my hero. ☺️

Dec 30, 2024 12:46 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Bob - decluttering continues for me on a daily basis.  Too much stuff of many kinds is too confusing.  

Dec 30, 2024 07:54 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Amen Michael Jacobs . I am glad no one can see my office(s) as every desktop is full of clutter and in several cases even the floor has not so neat piles of filing on them at this time.

Dec 30, 2024 12:48 PM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Interesting Bob. I no longer do specific resolutons, maybe broad concepts? Happy New Year. Jeff 🙂

Dec 30, 2024 10:39 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

That sounds like a good plan Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI . Happy New Year to you as well.

Dec 30, 2024 12:49 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Bob I hear what you're saying!  I just have a different take on 'resolutions' made or not made. I gegerally know what I want to create in 2025 and I am beyond grateful to be done with 2024!  And for me to say that is highly unusual!  I've heard many people say the same thing so maybe it's something in the PHX water!!   Just now, like now,   a car was brought to my house for me to decide if i like it or not.  Did I plan I getting a new car?  Not one bit!  But here it is, almost, details to be worked out.  As for getting rid of 'stuff' I'm the queen of donating all year long. Out with the old, in with the new (or maybe nothing new).  Just less stuff in itself is a great feeling!

Dec 30, 2024 11:55 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Anna "Banana" Kruchten I just mentioned you in a comment above before I saw your comment. If I became a minimalist (and I'd like to) my wife would think I must have been abducted by aliens. 👽

Dec 30, 2024 12:55 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hey Bob you might surprise yourself how it feels to be finally rid of that stuff - and how good it feels to pass it on to someone that would like it or needs it - or send it to the dump.  Trust me.....it's a good feeling

Dec 31, 2024 12:22 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Bob, I need to make room in some of my closets this year since some shirts are to small now and I may be to large LOL

Dec 30, 2024 02:45 PM
Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

I have made no new years resolutions.  I have made one goal: to be around at this time next year setting the same goal!!  Happy New Yearrs!

Dec 30, 2024 07:29 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good morning! I don't make New Year's Resolutions, but that doesn't mean I don't grow and change. It just means that when I decide to do something, I just do it. Even if that's in July or on a Thursday (lots of people like to start things on Monday for some reason!)

Dec 31, 2024 05:43 AM