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Motivational Monday…It’s Like a Daily Vitamin

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Motivational Monday…It’s Like a Daily Vitamin

 

Besides laughing every day, I make it a point to learn something new each day.  Learning is not limited to formal schooling. It extends beyond those walls and beyond our high school and college years. 

 

It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.

 Albert Einstein 


You and I know many people who, despite multiple degrees, have a restricted or limited view of life. They know what they know, and it’s all they want to learn.

 

Not for those of us here. Being on this platform says something—it shows a desire to keep growing, learning, and expanding your potential. 



Any fool can know. The point is to understand.

Albert Einstein 


If you have young children in your life, I hope you’ll encourage them to think beyond what is required in their classroom. Never let a question from them be deemed as “silly.”  And, when you can…help them ‘think” it out. Those “brain muscles” need to be exercised as much as those in the rest of our bodies. 




Spoon feeding in the long run teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon.

 E.M. Forster 



Make learning a lifelong commitment. 



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

Good morning, Kathy... lifelong learning is what keeps us young regardless of our ages.

May 04, 2026 04:36 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker  I’m a firm believer in that

May 04, 2026 06:23 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Trying to learn something new every day is a positive, Unfortunately, I am at a stage where something I think is new was that something I learned last week, Kathy Streib 

May 04, 2026 04:37 AM
Kathy Streib

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754  I can relate to that. I feel as if I have to rummage through dusty boxes of memories when I’m trying to remember something

May 04, 2026 06:24 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Albert Einstein was a wise man. He defined the problem with most politicians supported by the large pool of voters who put them in office. Any fool can know. The point is to understand. Severely lacking  on the understanding. Enjoy your day.

May 04, 2026 05:03 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin good point.   Our friend has a high school degree and served in the Army during Vietnam. He is one of the smartest men we know. He sees the world and understands what is needed. 

May 04, 2026 04:05 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Kathy,

I love the quotes from Albert Einstein! Trying to learn something new each day is a worthy investment in your time!

May 04, 2026 05:10 AM
Kathy Streib

Dorie Dillard Austin TX If we leave our minds open to it, there's something we can learn every day. 

May 04, 2026 04:07 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Getting answers to questions expands our knowledge. We should all encourage asking!

 

May 04, 2026 05:57 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti I couldn't agree more. It's especially true when our children ask us endless questions. 

May 04, 2026 04:08 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I know many people who give up so easily when they do not have an answer. I find that crazy.

May 04, 2026 06:22 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I know some like that, too. I get tenacious when I want the answer to something. 

May 04, 2026 04:29 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I learn something new in the Rain each and every day, and I love having it as a daily vitamin!

May 04, 2026 06:23 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian England I'm glad you do!!!!   This, and your healthy eating, will keep you healthy.

May 04, 2026 04:29 PM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Great message to start the week. Staying curious and continuing to learn is what keeps us growing, both personally and professionally.

The reminder that learning goes beyond formal education really resonates. Asking questions, thinking things through, and staying engaged is what builds real understanding over time.

Also appreciate the encouragement for younger generations. Helping them think, not just giving answers, is what builds confidence and independence.

A strong reminder that growth is a daily habit, not a one-time achievement.

May 04, 2026 06:44 AM
Kathy Streib

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518  Obtaining degrees is nice but it's not always LEARNING!  I et excited when I learn something new. 

May 04, 2026 04:32 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, that is so true, we do need to continue to learn, and there is something you can learn every single day.   

May 04, 2026 06:59 AM
Kathy Streib

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner you're about to embark on a HUGE learning experience, not to mention all that you've learned while planning your move. 

May 04, 2026 04:33 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Monday morning, Kathy. This is a good reminder for all of us.

Have a great day and an outstanding week.

May 04, 2026 07:29 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley I know that you and Chef Dolores are always learning. 

May 04, 2026 04:33 PM
Marie-Noelle Metseye
RE/MAX Northwest - Bothell, WA
Reward Trust with Excellence

Love this, learning really is something that should stretch far beyond the classroom. Staying curious and encouraging that mindset in kids is such a powerful gift.

May 04, 2026 08:09 AM
Kathy Streib

Marie-Noelle Metseye if we can encourage our children to continue to learn, it's a better gift than any large sum of money. 

May 04, 2026 04:34 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy when we stop learning we stop growing.  Lots to learn these days especially with AI.

May 04, 2026 08:58 AM
Kathy Streib

George Souto I hope you're having as much fun with it as I am. 

May 04, 2026 04:35 PM
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

Kathy, Learning something new, even something small, has a way of adding up over time and keeping life fresh!

May 04, 2026 01:08 PM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 I agree. No matter how small or trivial, it all adds up. 

May 04, 2026 04:35 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Kathy:

Lifelong learning is a must - it keeps us young, informed, curious about the world, and I suspect it's pretty good for the brain especially as we get older. Love the Einstein quotes - he certainly knew something about learning.

Jeff

May 04, 2026 05:47 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

What? Einstein wasn't a true genius?! 😦

As I age, the hope to continue tickling this brain is at the forefront, Kathy. Reading, putting puzzles together and daily writing helps!

May 04, 2026 06:36 PM