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"As a man thinks of himself in his heart, that is how he lives" (paraphrased from some collection of Books maybe referred to as "The Bible")

Can we try an excercise? Can we "pretend" that what we say today will be true in 30 days? Try saying this about yourself in 30 days. No, say it now ABOUT yourself in 30 days silly:

I am struggling - every day is more bad news and I cannot overcome. I just cannot get my mind to think positive thoughts. No matter what I do it just gets worse.

I am hanging in there - times are tough and some days I think I may lose. Other days I think I may win and get ahead but bad news and this terrible economy is so hard to overcome.

I want to improve - but I just do not know what to do. The real estate market has been so beat up by the media and in reality it is suffering but I really think I can do it. I really believe I can improve my situation and the perception of my industry. I just need help or something.

I am an overcomer - this market has taken its toll on everyone but I know I can come through. Even though I have suffered some setbacks I am finally back in position to make some inroads and progress. Things are getting better.

What problem - there was a problem? I really do not understand the question. The last two years have been my best two years of my life!

There are 100,000 + members (actually and 903 right now) and at least 10 will read this post. Can we take this challenge and predict our own future with the power of our words? Does it really work? Can a person really influence their own actions and guide their own future by thinking positive thoughts and acting accordingly?

Let's check back in 30 days - comment at least one word if you're up to the challenge. I am an overcomer. We have definitely faced many challenges during the last 18 to 24 months and right now it appears almost hopeless to the remnant of my staff but I have a greater portion of my self which remains undaunted. WE WILL MAKE IT!

Are you with me?

 

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Vickie Nagy
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Palm Springs, CA
Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen

I AM AN OVERCOMER!

I have made the decision to move ahead on a path of success in real estate.

Jul 30, 2008 05:02 PM
Ken Cook
Content, coding, marketing, host. - Marietta, GA
Content Marketer/Creator

Vickie - yes you are! Thank you for commenting - spread the word, let's see how many people will "play along". (Things are getting better ;)

Jul 30, 2008 05:16 PM
Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

I am definately an overcomer.  Been to the ugly places before... and I don't like to get stuck. 

Jul 31, 2008 02:52 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Ken - I gotta say that I'm in the same boat as Vickie & Lane.  As 'The American Dream' Dusty Rhoades once said, "I've wined & dined with Kings & Queens, slept in alleys ... eating pork & beans."  It comes down to one thing, it's up to me.

Jul 31, 2008 03:38 AM
Bryant Tutas
Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL
Selling Florida one home at a time

Ken, Keep on truckin' my friend!!! I too shall overcome. Now what fun would it be if we were always at the top? Adversity is what makes us better at we do.

Jul 31, 2008 10:43 AM
Ken Cook
Content, coding, marketing, host. - Marietta, GA
Content Marketer/Creator

Lane - I have no doubt about you my friend! And agreed - "that place" isn't much fun.

Jason - you'll be interested to know that for about 5 years back in the late 70's and early 80's Dusty Rhodes lived right down the street from me. Nothing funnier than seeing "The American Dream" riding his snapper comet on Tuesday afternoons, baby! Several wrestlers have lived in this area. I used to go occassionally but never regularly. Dusty had a huge gate to his normal house with a normal drive with a big "R" in the middle of the gate. His real name is Virgil Runnels. His kid used to skate at the rink where I went all the time.

Bryant - we're truckin' --- and prayin'! We definitely need some closings FAST! This time last year we had closed nearly 150 loans (half of the previous year). This year we have closed 35 ... thirty-five. We've SUBMITTED 90, which would be respectable for 4 loan officers. Ya can't close'm if ya can't sell 'em. We'll see if it loosens up over the next couple of weeks. We did get a notice from Fannie that they will allow us to sell them some outside of the earlier guidelines but still reasonble. We haven't missed any payments ... yet ... but we will by the end of August if something doesn't give!

Jul 31, 2008 01:29 PM
Craig W. Barrett
RE/MAX 100 - Hughesville, MD
Hughesville MD Real Estate

I am hanging in there and I want to improve but I know I can be an overcomer. 30 days? Let's do it.

Aug 01, 2008 09:50 AM
Ken Cook
Content, coding, marketing, host. - Marietta, GA
Content Marketer/Creator

Craig - I am an overcomer. I have 30 days to overcome with you! Let's check back in 30 ...

Aug 01, 2008 10:08 AM
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