Airdrie, AB

I went to a Networking meeting the other morning, but because the line up at MacDonalds was soooo Long (to get my coffee) and because I am a Knight and had to rescue a damsel in distress, as I was rushing along the Highway to the meeting, there was a girl waving at cars speeding by and her car was in the Ditch it was , I picked her up and drove her to work. Anyway, I got to the meeting late and was glad I did, everyone at the meeting was so negative about 2009, it almost made me ill. These are supposed to be motivational Breakfast meetings with a networking component. I stood up after 1/2 hour and said just before I leave , I want you know that I'm glad you are all taking part in the recession , I'm Not, I will have a really good 2009, and Left the meeting. Later that day I had several people phone me and announce they had decided not to take part in the recession either. Now , there are some that might feel we don't have a choice, but I feel if everybody decided NOT to take part and continued to Work hard , Advertise hard, and Play Hard. The recession would likely vanish. Now I know we have all lost money due to the world economic condition and if we listen to the gloom and doom in the media, we might even buy into this recession idea. But can you imagine how are economies would rally if the millions of us were to continue to contribute to the economy and not withdraw back into our beds cover-up and hope it all goes away. So can anyone tell me why we should participate in a recession when all we have to do is continue on and focus on doing a great job?

Bill

My guess is that everyone dreams of that day when they will able to do what every they want. How about you? Does that sound like perfection to you?

Well, there is an old saying, "A person's worst difficulties begin when they are able to whatever they like." Chances are you don't agree with that saying, I'm not sure I do either. Heck, I've been dreaming of that day, since the day I started elementary school, I can't give up on it now! After all who could argue with freedom to do what we like, come and go as we please; have enough money to do what we've always wanted to do.

But I had the misfortune to have to stay home for 3 months this year due to a health issue and to add further to my dismay, I wasn't capable of doing anything or even going outside, I know (WAH WAH Poor me), the point is if you have time to do anything you want to do, but don't have the ability , inclination or the forethought to plan for those times, as I found out free time isn't much fun.

Now, consider the individual that has taken up a consuming hobby, Photography, Wood Work, Gardening, Travel or Hiking, etc. When they reach that day when they can do whatever they wish, they don't stop and vegetate in front of TV they still have a purpose to get up and enjoy their lives.

One of the top Real Estate Agents in the country, a distinguished Realtor who has made significant contributions to our industry and his community, was born into a wealthy family and himself is worth a tidy sum. He drives to the office each day in his expensive Mercedes, and he's one of the busiest Realtors in North America, even in todays economic environment. He puts in long hours and is available to his clients when their needs arise, from early morning to late nights. Because of his financial situation, he can do anything he wants to do, but he loves our business and helping people and makes a considerable contribution to society by doing well what he loves.

How about you? One day you will likely be able to do anything you want to do, and it's good to plan for that time. This train of thought can put us no a path to discovery, and help us find an area the area of our greatest interest, now that might be a consuming hobby or activity, or it might be doing more of what we do everyday, helping others with the biggest, most important decisions of their lives.

There are many thousands of retired Men and Women today whose lives could be much Happier and Interesting if they had only planned for the time when they could do whatever they wanted to.

Successful people LIKE YOU need not worry about that old saying, as I know all successful people plan ahead.

Thanks for reading my post.

Bill