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Are you leading a charmed life? Why not put it to the test?

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

CharmDoes everything seem to go you way? Have you been the beneficiary of years of good fortune and have you always been in the right place at the right time?

Well, good you for! That's just grand. But for a lot of us, kismet is not part of either our business plan or our life's direction. We don't rely on the fates to blow the winds of providence in our direction.

Rather, we roll up our sleeves, get to work, and take matters into our own hands. Why would we sit idly by and wait for something good to happen when we can simply grab the bull by the horns and take charge of our own destinies.

Most states sell dreams every day. They offer lottery tickets with promises of instant financial gratification. A few people have won millions of dollars, it's true, but millions have won a few dollars, and even millions more have lost a significant amount of money.

If you really feel like the lottery is the way to go, try this simple test. Go to the Georgia Lottery Winning Numbers search page, select Mega Millions and enter your regular numbers. You will be shocked at how many times NO numbers match, and how few times even ONE number matches, ever more rarely TWO numbers match. It's remarkable to actually check the odds versus actual history, and doing this made me swear off the game forever!

So go ahead and leave for future to chance. As for me, I guess I'll just get back to work!

Richard Weisser, Broker, Associate Broker, Auctioneer, E-Pro, CE Instructor
Era United Realty, Newnan Georgia, Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc.
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Lesley Lambert
Park Square Realty serving Western MA - Westfield, MA
Real Estate Agent - Realtor - Westfield, MA - 413-

Richard, I have always believed that hard work and consistent (and persistent) effort will win over luck everyday.  The only charm I have is my own Irish derived kind ;)

Aug 26, 2008 01:42 AM
Melody Botting
Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX
You Deserve The Best

At any given moment I may feel differently about how 'charmed' my life is.  Through inspection I am embarrassed to say I get a 'poor pitiful me' attitude at times.  Thanks for posting. 

Aug 26, 2008 01:46 AM
Kathleen Buckley
STAR REALTY Hopkinton - Hopkinton, MA

When I talk about being lucky, my mother replies, "Funny:  the harder you work the luckier you get!"

Aug 26, 2008 01:54 AM
Lisa Ryan
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty - Montgomery, NJ
Selling Princeton,West Windsor and Montgomery Town

I know I live a charmed life.  But my secret is to surround myself with a loving, supportive, spouse, family and friends, work hard, give back even more love than I get, make the right decisions, have no regrets and never look back.  Works for me!

Aug 26, 2008 01:57 AM
Hope Goss
Ventura Property Shoppe - Ventura, CA
Ventura Real Estate

I rarely play the lotto, but every now and again dreaming is worth a few dollars.  Ok, time to get back to work - I'm not feeling too charmed these days!

Aug 26, 2008 02:17 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Richard...the harder I work, the more charmed my life gets.  As for the lottery, I will be struck by lightening before I ever win more than 5 dollars!

Aug 26, 2008 02:23 AM
Bo Hussung
Bell Title /Triserv LLC - Nashvle, TN

Well stated Richard.....besides the fact that work is the stuff of character building, it is how we truly bring some quatifiable value to our lives and the of people around us. There is no such thing as something for nothing, whether it be  emotional or physical, we all pay a price.

Nice post

Bo

Aug 26, 2008 02:24 AM
Mandi Perkins
Pioneer Title Agency - Pinetop Lakeside, AZ

Ahh the charmed life. I guess that depends on how you define a "charmed life" My whole family has always told me that I have the princess syndrome and I always get everything I want. I've tried to explain it's all about setting goals and working really hard to achieve them oh and don't forget making some good choices along the way. I truly believe that my life is charmed but I worked for it....nothing came for free!

Aug 26, 2008 04:21 AM
Lori Franks
Real Estate Consultant - Brookings, OR
Brookings, Oregon

Hello Richard! My husbands aunt won the IL state lottery some years ago. 2 weeks after winning she won $600 on a scratch it. Can you believe that? I win things like "free business cards if you buy our notepads!"

Aug 26, 2008 07:10 AM
Mike Saunders
Retired - Athens, GA

Richard - still with the butterfly theme it appears, at least in pictures. While kismet is not part of my planning, I do believe it happens sometimes. Call it serendipity if you will. My keeshond was named Kismet because of the wierd string of circumstances in finding her.

But, yes, I do plan, I don't sit and wait for good things to happen, I try to go out and create them.

Thought provoking again, as usual.

Aug 26, 2008 07:19 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Richard:  I'm right there with you....working away, every day.  I would be a terrible lottery winner anyway.  I wouldn't know what to do with myself if I didn't work!

Aug 26, 2008 11:12 AM
Michelle Hall
Century 21 Hecht - Denver, NC

Richard, you are bringing me down.  I know I have the winning ticket... you'll see tomorrow.

Aug 26, 2008 11:19 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Susan..

So you saying that by working hard we can lead a charmed life? How profound, thanks!

Ann...

Yes, it the nice things we do that are remembered! THX

Lesley...

And I sure that you must be quite charming! lol and thanks!

Mel...

You bend whichever way the wind blows ... that's what I like about you!

 

Aug 26, 2008 02:33 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Kathleen...

Your mother is very wise indeed! THX

Lisa...

Sounds idylllic to me, and I'll bet you don't even have to work hard at it! Thanks.

Hope...

There's nothing wrong with playing, and here in GA they named a scholarship AFTER YOU!

Bill...

I have been hit by ligtning, and it wasn't fun!

Aug 26, 2008 02:41 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Bo...

I have always worked for everything and to tell you the truth, that feels pretty good!

Mandi...

Well  let them say what they will, YOU know the truth! ;)

Lori...

Some people have all the luck! Thanks.

Mike...

Thanks, I took this snap in the morning with the rain dripping off it, and it just HAPPENS to be a butterfly!

Chris Ann...

I would try very hard to find out! ;)

Michelle...

I'm crossing my fingers in hopes that you do!

Aug 26, 2008 04:01 PM
Susan Mangigian
RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA
Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

Richard, I beleive in hard work and a quick knock on wood, just for good measure!

Aug 27, 2008 12:00 AM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO
SelectAnn.com

Richard,

It is so true you are remembered for being kind and if you are not kind or at least civil, they remember forever!  And tell everyone, at least I do.  Customer service extends to all aspects of life.

So Smile and have a dandy day,

Ann

Aug 27, 2008 08:40 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Susan...

I have heard that it pays to hedge your bets! Thanks.

Ann...

Great inspirational thoughts. I really appreciate the comment!

Aug 27, 2008 10:37 AM
April Hayden-Munson
Brookfield, WI
Brookfield Wisconsin Real Estate

That's a thought provoking post Richard.  I believe I do live a "charmed" life.  Through good and bad.  Sometimes more bad rolls around than good, but I think it is really more often all good.  I also believe in bringing to you what you think of - so think good thoughts!!

And I like dreaming about the Lottery, so I play.  Although I have really cut back on playing this year... sign of the  times  economy.

Aug 27, 2008 11:53 AM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO
SelectAnn.com

Richard,

You are welcome.  ;-)

Ann

Aug 27, 2008 01:45 PM