We purchased a tree for the edge of our lawn because we loved the yellow flowers that sometimes bloomed.
It was a narrow tree with a single trunk that barely managed to sustain the weight of the foliage.
A violent wind blew and we watched from the front window.
First the tree bent back and forth.
It bent further, then broke...
...leaving nothing more than a pointed stick in the ground.
Lazily, I snapped the remainder of the trunk from view and told myself I would dig out the roots later.
Then branches emerged from the ground. These branches looked bush-like, so I let it go.
Now we have a multiple trunked tree which is always green- with occasional yellow blooms.
This tree, with its multiple trunks, is impervious to the strongest winds.
So much in life hinges on such strength- the ability to weather the tempest and to remain upright.
I like the analogy of the many trunks.
Each real estate transaction stands on the strength of diverse trunks. My happiest clients have found more than a trustworthy agent. I seek to provide, or work with, hard working loan officers, trustworthy title agents, capable home warranty specialists and excellent builders.
Each of us, working together, can get the job done.
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Chuck Willman- Arizona Real Estate & Investment Specialist - 480.292.0600 - www.AZvest.com.
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Chuck - What a gorgeous tree and your lawn looks amazing! I'm always amazed at how plants seem to adapt and change. I love the analogy we have much to learn from it.
Chuck, what an excellent analogy and fabulous story about your tree. It is beautiful and what a blessing. I'm sure that you do an excellent job making sure each client feels unique and has a pleasant, thorough transaction with all the top professionals.
Great story!
Debbie- I need to take a picture when the flowers are blooming. I *do* enjoy seeing that tree every time I pull in the driveway. It's a constant reminder that, with the help of many, we can succeed.
Gena- Thanks for your compliments. I agree... it's nice to be a part of a community of professionals. I think that we all to often want to project that we can be all things to all people. When, in reality, when we have a network of capable people we're able to offer an experience worth duplicating.
I love tree stories and I love this one and your analogy with your work with clients. I have no doubt that your clients are most delighted, educated and very happy, buying and selling their homes with you!
This is a great analogy! You are right on the money that it takes a everyone performing their job professionally to make the transaction run smoothly.
Great analogy and so true. Amazing how much nature teaches us. We just need to listen.
Mara- Thanks! I don't know if most people realize the quantity of folks working behind the scene to make a transaction work. It's really quite amazing how it all comes together because of (and sometimes in spite of) the this vast collection of entities. When I find someone who performs above expectations I become one of their biggest fans.
Martha- It really is amazing. The funny thing is- we've always wanted a multi-trunked tree and this one came completely by accident.
I love the analogy. It is so true, too. The tree is beautiful - the multi trunks really give it character...and strength. :)
Debi- I can't to see what it looks like in a few years when it spreads out a bit and each trunk takes on its own individuality.
Chuck – great analogy. (is there an echo in here?) I found out the hard way about having good, trustworthy people to work with.
Did you know that bush/tree I part of the oleander family??
Doreen- Is that what it is? Since this picture was taken (only a few days ago) we now have close to a dozen yellow flowers in bloom.
That's what I was told a long time ago. I was asking about different plants and trees for my yard and the person I was talking to told me that.
I don't think it's called a
though. :)
Doreen- We normally buy for looks... then we discover that we planted in the wrong season or in the wrong area. Shade plants in the full sun and vice versa. Oh well.
You got this one right. It looks llike it is very happy there.
Happy and safe 4th!
Doreen- It's growing very quickly now... I'm trimming like crazy. Happy 4th to you as well... try to avoid heat stroke. :-)