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Philosopher, after philosophers have given us grandiose visions of what we should do with our lives. The longer I live I think the bulk of their thoughts are "borrowed" from someone even wiser then they.

This is my third entry into Leanne Smith and Will Hamm's challenge  for January about planning. Of course they were asking about your plan for a successful year in Real Estate for 2025 BUT I am retired so I am looking at it as my plan for success in general.

Taking a step back to 1999 I had to ask myself what is my plan going forward. Carol was pregnant with Tina and I was looking at being a father for the first time (I was already 44 years old). I was in a vocation I loved, making more money then I thought possible for myself BUT that vocation required long hours, always on the road... just like my father. Unlike my father however, I did not see money as the solution to a good family. For a good family I knew I had to be a participating part of it.

Two worlds collide.

I was raised in a "Christian" home. During my 17 years at home my folks attended one denomination, The EUB (Evangelical United Brethren) church. The EUB merged with the Methodist church creating The United Methodist Church. The merger gave us a new pastor and that pastor and my mother did not get along so off we went "Church Shopping". Long story short, I've attended several denominations and to be honest I am still searching for one I want to be labeled as.

My long range "eternal" plan

is to shed all the denominational beliefs set upon me in the past. Please understand that my plan is NOT to dump church and just believe what I believe, NO, my plan is to continue reading the scripture every day, digest it, and live it. The more I read God's word the more my faith grows and the more God's grace grows towards me. No person will ever be worthy of acceptance into God's kingdom but by his amazing Grace we can be saved.

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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Bob, for sharing some of your personal experience and plans for the year.

Jan 15, 2025 09:07 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

You are welcome Roy Kelley . I'm going for the eternal plan.

Jan 15, 2025 10:45 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Bob, and thank you for your third entry to share with all of us in the Rain.  You have a great plan.

Jan 15, 2025 09:43 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you Will Hamm . As far as I am concerned it's the only plan. 😎

Jan 15, 2025 10:44 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks, Bob "RealMan" Timm, for sharing your thoughtful reflections on long-range planning and personal growth. Your journey toward a deeper understanding of faith and commitment to living by those values is truly inspiring; it’s a refreshing reminder of what really matters in life!

Jan 15, 2025 12:54 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you Lew Corcoran . It's a bit frustrating trying to find a church with shepherd that you fit into. I am not a big fan (actually not a fan at all) of doctrine. All I need is one book, the one God wrote.

Jan 15, 2025 06:58 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Long range planning when you are retired should be walk from the bedroom to the couch and from there to the fridge and in between if needed to the bathroom and repeat as many times as you need to six or seven days a week:))Endre

Jan 15, 2025 11:17 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Endre Barath, Jr. before retiring my retirement goal was to clean out my garage of "projects". I always wanted to be a professional tinkerer but as of today that has just not happened... and the projects keep growing. 😏

Jan 16, 2025 07:10 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Bob - I can appreciate the thought process you put forth into this post.   More importantly, it works well with your ongoing personal/spiritual plans.  I believe finding such a path is continuous.  

Jan 16, 2025 03:05 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Yes, it is continuous Michael Jacobs . At times I think I've made great progress and then I think "what I wretch I am".

Jan 16, 2025 07:13 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Wow the rendition of Amazing Grace gave me chills and the harmonica only added to those chills.. This is one of my favorite hymns. Thank you for sharing your past, present and future.  I appreciate your entry and your honesty.

Jan 16, 2025 06:57 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you Leanne Smith . I came across this singer a couple of years back looking for Christmas music to share. Amazing Grace is one of my favorites as well, I can identify with being wretch.

Jan 16, 2025 07:07 AM