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What lies on the other side of the mountain? There's only one way to find out.

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

North Georgia mountains with snow at Brasstown BaldThe word "obstacle" is peculiar. Although we use it often, we don't put a lot of thinking into the true meaning of the word.

For an obstacle is not a prohibition, it is only a deterrent. It is not a dead-end, it is a challenge. Because obstacles can be overcome with perseverance and determination, they are more of a hindrance than a point of termination.

Although we are faced with more obstacles every day in this difficult market, there are none that cannot be overcome by sheer will and the strength to keep moving forward.

We won't know what lies on the other side of the mountain until we get there. Who knows, it might be more obstacles? Then again, it just might be the Promised Land!

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Melody Botting
Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX
You Deserve The Best

Obstacles is what makes us grow in wisdom.  Learning how to clime the mountain is half the fun.  I find the bigger the barrier, the more creative I become.

Dec 17, 2008 12:51 AM
Caren Wallace
Premier Property Group LLC - Tualatin, OR
Portland Caren Real Estate

I'm betting that there is a pot of gold on the other side of the market! BBBBOOOOOOYYYYAAAAA!

Dec 17, 2008 01:13 AM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

I think that on the other side of the mountain, there is another mountain. But, after we run over or through that one, I think we're good to go.

Dec 17, 2008 01:49 AM
Sal Poliandro - Helping People Win
RE/MAX Properties - Ridgewood, NJ
Broker Associate

Richard - What an incredible picture.  I love the scenery... it is breathtaking.  

Dec 17, 2008 02:05 AM
Eleanor Thorne
Equity Resources - Cary, NC
Advantage Lending 919-649-5058

"What should we do?" someone once asked Lee Iacocca, "Anything, Everything, the WRONG thing, just do SOMETHING!"  Yep - I agree we have to keep moving!

Dec 17, 2008 02:15 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

The only barrier (as Lenn calls it) is the mindset (our thinking) that prevents us from doing something. Fear, fear of failure, motivation, determination and the like. Bottom line... Stagnant is not good....growth is. And we have learning lessons each and every day with every situation and circumstance.

Okay...coffee kicked in again....wonderfully positively inspirational Richard!

Dec 17, 2008 02:42 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Richard:  When I think of the word obstacle, I immediately couple it with the word overcome.  To me, an obstacle has never been a point of giving up.  I guess that means I truly am an optimist.

Dec 17, 2008 03:41 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Mel...

Creativity is the key, that's for certain!

Caren...

It has to be SOMEWHERE, doesn't it?

JL...

That sound hopeful to me, but me likey!

Dec 17, 2008 08:29 AM
Cameron Wilson
Labrum Real Estate - Murrieta, CA
The Short Guy - Murrieta,Temecula,Menifee Californ

Climb the mountain, blow the damn thing up, but never allow it to stop you in your tracks.

Great pics as usual Richard.

Dec 17, 2008 09:00 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

obstacles are the one thing that makes up what we are.  It also makes up thank the Lord for what we have!

Dec 17, 2008 09:01 AM
Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!

Our obstacles are what we make them and what we allow them to be.  They help us to grow as individuals...we would never find anything new if it weren't for a bump in the road!

Laura G 

Dec 17, 2008 09:33 AM
Laraine Shape
Comey & Shepherd Realtors - Glendale, OH
Selling Cincinnati...one kitchen at a time

Richard - Nice post.  Thank you.  One part of me wants the market to be crazy busy again to the point of having NO TIME for blogging, another part of me is happy we have some down time right now to read stuff like this.  Laraine 

Dec 17, 2008 10:32 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Sal...

Thanks ... the mountain with the touch of snow is Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia!

Eleanor...

That's great advice, and Chrysler could use a guy like him right NOW!

Sally...

Thanks, I like an occasional kick in the pants post!

Dec 17, 2008 11:31 AM
Terry & Bonnie Westbrook
Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI
Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

Sometimes we know what is on the other side of the mountain and that's why we don't go. In almost all cases what we think will be difficult is easier that we imagined and wish we had started the journey sooner. Thanks for the post.

Dec 17, 2008 11:56 AM
Jesse Clifton
Jesse Clifton & Associates - Fairbanks, AK

The funny thing is we would never appreciate the tranquil waters without facing a storm now and again, would we?  Adversity won't kill us... it just separates those who have the drive from those who do not.

Dec 17, 2008 07:28 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Mindset  sure makes a big difference, life does present many challenging but our approach determines how we get through them.

Dec 18, 2008 12:21 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Richard,

This is excellent. Very well expressed. I'm going to reblog it. :)

Steve

Dec 18, 2008 04:32 AM
Thom Abbott
MyMidtownMojo.com |770.713.1505 | Intown Atlanta GA Condo Living - Atlanta, GA
Midtown Atlanta GA Condos For Sale

Richard....a mountain indeed! I can hardly wait to see the other side...and I hope it's a change in the market...if that's the mountain we are climbing!

Dec 21, 2008 12:21 PM
Kay Van Kampen
RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX - Springfield, MO
Realtor®, Springfield Mo Real Estate

I've been searching all day for something positive....and I hope the market blesses us all next year.

Dec 21, 2008 12:49 PM
Nannette Turner
eXp Realty LLC - Lynchburg, VA
Online Marketing Home Ownership Advocate Specialis

This is a great post!  Doesn't make any sence to me to look behind me especially when I don't know what lies ahead.  I loved the reminder!

Dec 25, 2008 09:11 AM