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Uugh! Good Thing That Doesn't Happen.

By Bob "RealMan" Timm

Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

March 11, 2026 06:26 AM

There is that old saying "You are what you eat" but I don't think I've heard "You are how you feel" although I do know that there are some similiar sayings about having a postive attitude. I like those sayings.

I found these unusual quotes:

"To be without some of the things you want is an indespensible part of happiness." Bertrand Russell

" It is hard to be happier than other people because we always believe others to be happier than they are" Montesquieu

"Most of us believe in trying to make other people happy only if they can be happy in ways which we approve." Robert Lynd

I like this one.

"Happiness isn't something you experience, it's something you remember" Oscar Levant

I hope you have a wonderful and HAPPY Day.

😊

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Patricia Feager

Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX

Licensed to April 2027

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Love Timmy's cartoon!

Love the message you wrote!

Love the quotes!

Seize the day!!!

Mar 11, 2026 06:33 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you Patricia Feager . I took me a little longer to roll out of bed to seize the day today BUT now I am on top of my game again. 😉

Mar 11, 2026 06:36 AM

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518

Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC

Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Bob "RealMan" Timm , A thoughtful reminder that attitude and perspective shape how we experience both our work and our daily lives. In real estate, especially, there are so many moving parts that it is easy to focus only on what is missing or what did not go as planned. Stepping back and choosing a positive outlook can make a meaningful difference in how we serve clients and manage challenges.

I like the idea that happiness is often connected to reflection and gratitude. Many of the best moments in our profession are not just the transactions themselves, but the relationships built and the memories created along the way. Thank you for sharing these quotes and the encouragement to start the day with the right mindset.

Mar 11, 2026 06:38 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Patricia Feager

Flower Mound, TX
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes &...

Walhalla, SC

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 I love the way you tie the post to Real Estate in a very real way. Thank you.

Mar 11, 2026 07:10 AM

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. I find happiness in making others happy the older I get. Should have come to that conclusion earlier in my life. Enjoy your day.

Mar 11, 2026 06:39 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Amen Wayne Martin , I was very self centered until I accepted Christ. Even then the transition to focus on others has been slow. I think selfcenterdness is a real pitfall for those of us who were the baby of the family.

Mar 11, 2026 07:09 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Bob... Happy Day to you! The quote about how we think everyone is happier than us is so true... and it's one reason I don't spend a lot of time on Facebook... everyone is trying to convince you how happy their lives are.

Mar 11, 2026 06:44 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Your deduction is spot on Nina Hollander, Broker . Social media is so phony there is little benefit to participate.

Mar 11, 2026 07:06 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Nina Hollander, Broker That quote is accredited to Montesquieu whom I was unfamiliar with so I Googled him. Wow! What a guy. Here is a little of what Wikki says:

Charles Louis de Secondat, baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu^[a] (18 January 1689 – 10 February 1755), generally referred to as simply Montesquieu, was a French judge, intellectual, historian, and political philosopher.

He is the principal source of the theory of separation of powers, which is implemented in many constitutions throughout the world. He is also known for doing more than any other author to secure the place of the word despotism in the political lexicon.^[3] His anonymously published The Spirit of Law (De l'esprit des lois, 1748) first translated into English (Nugent) in a 1750 edition was received well in both Great Britain and the American colonies, and influenced the Founding Fathers of the United States in drafting the U.S. Constitution.

Mar 11, 2026 07:17 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm I am quite familiar with Motesquieu... studied him in history back in high school.

Mar 11, 2026 07:24 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Bob,
I think people are as happy as they decide to be, in spite of their circumstances.

Mar 11, 2026 06:45 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

I agree Carol Williams and you have been a great model of positive attitude at all times.

Mar 11, 2026 07:04 AM

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL

Florida Space Coast Homes

I see people who are my age and very unhealthy. I think the only really important thing you need is health.

Mar 11, 2026 06:55 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I think health and attitude both play off of each other. I have had a couple of years of health crises and my attitude was all over the map during those times (both good and bad).

Mar 11, 2026 07:04 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Bob,

Happy Day to you! I love Timmothy's cartoon and how you use them in your post! As Patricia Feager says "Seize the day!"

Mar 11, 2026 07:01 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you Dorie Dillard Austin TX . Timmothy's cartoons inspire my posts. I have no idea what I'm going to write for the day until I read his strip. Today's comic took some contimplation. 😉

Mar 11, 2026 07:36 AM

Dennis Neal

Exp Realty of Southern California, Inc. - Big Bear Lake, CA

Your Home Sold in 21 Days or We Sell It For Free

Gemini said

This is such a refreshing way to start the morning, Bob! Those quotes really hit home—especially the one from Montesquieu. It’s so easy to fall into the "comparison trap" in our industry, but your post is a great reminder that happiness is often a matter of perspective and memory rather than a checklist of achievements.

I love that you feature your son’s cartoons, too! Having a creative daily anchor like Titus & Philemon not only adds a personal touch but clearly brings a lot of joy to the ActiveRain community. It’s a great example of how staying "on top of your game" isn't just about the hustle, but about the heart you put into your day. Seize the day, indeed!

Dennis Neal, Realtor | eXp Realty

Mar 11, 2026 07:17 AM

Nick Vandekar, 610-203...

Downingtown, PA

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Dennis Neal for such a kind reply 🙂. I really like that you mentioned the "checklist of achievements" because way to many people use that list to tell others who they are. If I'm going to brag about achievemnets I'm going to say I married the right girl and she gave me my greatest achievments. 😉

Mar 11, 2026 07:42 AM

Nick Vandekar, 610-203...

Downingtown, PA

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA

Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Thank you Bob "RealMan" Timm for the Happy Day wishes, I hope your day is equally happy and joyful too.

Mar 11, 2026 07:52 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 . My day started about 20 minutes later than usual but that delay really helped my attitude. 😄

Mar 11, 2026 07:58 AM

Candy Stevens, EA

Number Cruncher LLC - Overton, NV

Helping Clients Resolve IRS Problems

I love this quote: " It is hard to be happier than other people because we always believe others to be happier than they are" Montesquieu

Thank you for sharing this and the other quotes. I am a firm believer in how we feel effects us overall!

Have a wonderful day.

Mar 11, 2026 08:37 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Candy Stevens, EA and that is why we need to remember to have an attitude of gratitude. 😊

Mar 11, 2026 08:46 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Retired Real Estate Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm the creepy crawler is nothing I would want to substitute for myself.

Happiness is a state of mind, until the wife tells me otherwise.

Mar 11, 2026 12:46 PM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

LOL, thanks for the chuckle Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 😊

Mar 11, 2026 01:07 PM

Lew Corcoran

Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA

Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

What a fun mix of insight and humor in this one, Bob "RealMan" Timm. And those quotes hit in that quiet way that sticks with you. I enjoyed the reminder that happiness shows up in all sorts of unexpected places, even in the things we think we’re missing. Thanks for sharing something that leaves the day feeling a bit lighter.

Mar 11, 2026 01:05 PM