Today I celebrated another anniversary of the day I was born! I stopped celebrating B-Days a long time ago! My wife found it amusing to call and email everyone that I know and remind them, that today was my b-day! Because she was so thoughtful my phone started ringing at 7:45 this morning and it is now 10:00 PM and for the first time today I have been able to put my phone down for more than a few minutes! I am usually on the phone for 3 to 4 hours a day, so you can imagine what today was like!
Quite a few times today I was asked,"Why are you working on your B-day?" I actually had to stop to ponder that question and I realized that I did not feel that I was working. Oh, I am not talking about all the calls I was answering from family, friends, fellow Realtors, clients and business associates. Today I listed a property, I negotiated a sales contract and I helped a new Realtor who just signed on this week with a short sale education! When I had a few minutes I worked on some marketing with an associate and discussed our new campaign that will start next month! Never for one second did I ever feel that I was working! I truly love what I do and real estate is my passion!
It is now 10:05PM and Patti, my wife, and I are just laughing about today! What a day! Doing what I love and making a living at it while, speaking to dozens of people who have touched my life! These people all took time out of their day to call me to wish me a "Happy B-DAY!" What a lucky guy I am! This business has given me more than I ever dreamed of! I have made so many friends through this business that I never realized how many! Today was an eye opener for me! I tend to take so many things for granted and today was a wake up call!
If you are in the real estate business, making money, helping and meeting people you have the greatest "job" in the world! Never take for granted the oppurtunity that you have to change your family tree forever! If you are dreading getting up in the morning because you hate this job, but it pays the bills it is time to make a change! Life is to short to be unhappy!
Thanks Patti for your thoughfulness, and I hope to be able to repay you someday soon!!! Oh I have to stop now my phone is ringing.... What a Day!!!
Mike Kelly Broker/Owner Sellstate Advantage Realty Cape Coral, Florida 239-549-9200
I am the Broker/Owner of Sellstate Advantage Realty in Cape Coral, Florida. I am also the National Trainer for Sellstate Realty. "It Doesn't Cost Anymore To Hire The Best!"
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Happy birthday! Gald you love your work!
Happy Birthday! It is nice that so many people care enough about you to take time out of their busy schedules to wish you happy birthday!!!
Mike, I almost picked up the phone and called you! But you've had enough calls for one day. So I'll just write and wish you a very Happy Birthday! Now go have some cake!
Happy Birthday Mike! I always feel lucky that I have a job that I love, and don't hate having to go to work.
Mike - Wow, this is my favorite AR post ever. I feel the same as you and it was so nice to read about someone who feels the same way!
Hi Mike... Happy Birthday! Your positive attitude will help you celebrate dozens upon dozens more! Wishing you continued success!