“It hard to fly like an eagle when you surrounded by turkeys” anonymous quote
Baby boomers …. Chin up! Do you remember seeing that quote in a bumper sticker? I do, I ran across it a few times. In today’s economy it is easy to be surrounded by negative comments and people that just want to dwell in the toxic side of things. I say “Enough.” Well meaning family and friends can be among the offenders. I hear it all the time. I realize that I cannot avoid the subjects of money, real estate, and the economy.
So how do I cope? Well, I’m glad you ask! I choose to look for the opportunities not lost. I choose to work for the benefit of self and others. I choose to stay positive. I surround myself with talent, I embrace change, and I look for the opportunities that are present today. I have to, because one of those opportunities may make a difference tomorrow in our lives. If I dwell on negative, how will I know when to act? I also realize that our generation is being watched and we can give hope to the generations we have raised and for future generations. In our short history we have seen gas prices soar and come down. House prices soar and come down. Mortgage rates soar and come down. Grocery prices soar and come down. In other words; what is despair today will change and what is perceived as impossible is possible for those who see the big picture.
Look at the technology of today. Do you think there were people throughout history that said “no way” or “that’s impossible”. You bet they did. Thank goodness NOT EVERYONE LISTENED. Not only do I embrace the technology of today but look forward to the technology of tomorrow.
So please, if your glass is half full, take a walk… clear your head. We need you to be positive and we need to work together in this world so generations after us can say “thank you for looking for the solutions and thank you for caring.”
Have a Happy New Year. I look forward to seeing you in 2012. Lyndia Massey, Realtor/Broker, Exit Hometown Realty, Maggie Valley, NC 28751
