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A four letter word

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Country

One of the greatest real estate triners in the universe, Floyd Wickman, giving his opening remarks at MSA 2009.This past weekend I went to a real estate seminar that I attend annually in Chicago called the Master Sales Academy. I was a little extra excited to go this year because as we all know these past two quarters of 2008 have been the worst real estate markets in years and certainly the worst since I have been in the business. On the plane ride out I was thinking, what are the possibly going to tell us in this struggling market, economy and times.

The whole weekend was filled with breakout sessions and seminars with excellent tools, techniques to use and great ideas that I couldn't wait to get back home and put into place in my business. However, the biggest lesson that I got from every trainer and speaker throughout the weekend was kind of a secret and hidden message that all of them were teaching almost subliminally. It wasn't only in lesson in real estate, but in life too and it came in a four letter word - LOVE. Basically what the message is, is that if we all love one another and spread our love it will make life and these trouble times for everyone so much brighter. Your business will do better directly because of the positive attitude, life at home will be a happier one, and you will be happier with yourself. Sort of a simple message, but powerful!

Most of us have been using a couple of other four letter words a lot recently as times are troubled and money is tight. But what do you think it would do if we all have more of a positive outlook on life right now. Hey, it is what it is and sometimes the economy and markets are going to be down, but that doesn't mean we should be down on ourselves and life. My two children are 2 years old and 8 months old - I am never going to get this time back, so I am going to enjoy it while we are living it. Join me if you would . . .

Love your colleges, love your broker, love your SELLERS, love your BUYERS, love your friends, love your enemies, love your family, love your in-laws, love your spouse and kids. Even love strangers! And keep on keeping on because the world will turn if you are ready or not!

"All you need is love. All you need is love. All you need is love, love. Love is all you need."   - John Lennon

 

Comments (5)

Goodbye Active Rain
Out of Real Estate

"All you need is love" - John Lennon

Jan 24, 2009 03:11 AM
Anonymous
Treva fox-Christy

You are so right and as we know, what you give out you get back ten-fold. And who really wants to deal with us when we are not loving--not buyers, not sellers,not co-workers, nor family. Life seems to follow thoughts and feelings most of the time so why not make life better by altering what we feel and radiate to others. Life is grand today---and everyday!

Jan 24, 2009 03:14 AM
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Jim & Maria Hart
Brand Name Real Estate - Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC Real Estate

Hey, Frank. This is such a great positive post. Thanks for sharing something that we all need to hear. Jim

Jan 24, 2009 03:34 AM
Frank Calandruccio
RE/MAX Country - Milltown, NJ
Middlesex County, NJ - www.thecalteam.com

Tony, Very fitting!  I love the Beatles and I added the whole lyric in quotes to the end of the blog. Thank you!

Treva, I know. Simple stuff, but we tend to lose track all the time of how valuable life is.

Jim, You are welcome!  I love to help!

Jan 24, 2009 11:51 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Frank, I love that four letter word. I love Floyd and Mike and Mary and Toby and Nelson and Dean and Sham and Bill and the rest of the Rat Pack. What a great positive post..just what is needed. I have been to many many MSA's and so miss everyone. Due to my hubby's health challenges, not able to travel as much. NJ is not so far away. I have a feeling we might meet before the year is over. Let me know if I can help you with anything.

Jan 24, 2009 12:39 PM