Yesterday was a particularly stressful one for me. It seemed that every phone call or email conveyed a major problem with a deal in process. In addition, two of my dear friends are immersed in life and death personal crises
As the pressure builds, and the realization sets in that these there is no way around it, the fires must be put out one at a time. No matter how hard it is to do so or how long it takes.
Occasionally, the rescue attempts succeed, and all that is needed is a some minor repair work and some clean-up!
And sometimes when the smokes clears the charred remains are a total loss. There is nothing left to salvage.
At that point, one must move forward and not look back!
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Thanks for the post. It is a stressful time for a lot of people and sometimes all you can do is regroup and move on...
It's like an ER unti Richard. That deal is going to die no matter what you do, this one needs attention stat and can be saved. Day at a time. Remember the days when all the property puzzle pieces fall in to place like clockwork. They average out.
Sorry to hear about your day Richard. You can only do what you can do.
Richard, the losses are what makes us stronger, gives us perspective and makes a good day recognizable.
Richard - So so true ! All we can do is do our best and keep moving foward. It is very very hard sometimes but that is how I look at it. Is difficult dealing with those stressful deals but that is what seperates the great agents versus the not-so-great. Even if a deal falls apart, at least we tried 110 percent. In regard to the life issues, I hope things turn out ok. Those are the ones I struggle with more. Hang in there !
It is those days like you had yesterday that make the good ones even better. You are right - face them head on and deal with the issues and aftermath. Hope today is better!
Hi Richard, I'm very sorry to hear about your friends. It's not easy.
Richard, So sorry you had a bad day and your friends are in the middle of a serious crisis. All we can do is put one foot in front of the other. I we have control of is our reaction to things.
I am sorry yesterday was rough...seems we all have been having them lately...as I told some one...I may not get it closed or closed in time for the tax credit (if they don't extend it) but i will go down swinging and know that I worked my rear off to get it done....if it doesn't get done I know I did all i can....I think that is all anyone of us can do in stressful situations!
have a wonderful day today!
Yesterday will soon be last week, and then last month and tomorrow will be better.
Richard,
Some days are like that....but the positive thing is some of those situations were resolved....and days like that help us appreciate days that are good ones.
Very well said and very true.
I think we've all had one of those days. All we can do is handle the fires the best we can. Like you mentioned, some are easy to put out and some are beyond any help.
Working hard to put deals together and then working every day to keep them that way. I'm sorry to hear about your friends as well. Here's hoping that everything works out well and that you can reconcile the things that do not and move forward happy. xxoo
Hang in there Richard. The great thing about life is that it is always changing!
Keep your chin up! Focus on the family/friend issues. In the long run they are the main reason we work anyway.
I'm sorry to hear about your friends, Richard. I personally know too well how you are feeling.
Here's hoping today and tomorrow are brighter days with better news.
Hi Richard. Hang in there!
This too shall pass...
Ken
Richard, praying that today is a better day.
Richard, were you following me around yesterday, sounds just like the day I had...
Crisis mode is not a fun mode. It's especially tough when all you can do is help support the friends or family in the crisis. But having been in those places of crisis myself, sometimes just listening to them helps take a bit of the emotional burden off their shoulders. I remember when my Dad was dying, during the last week of his life, I was home alone with him and a friend called. I couldn't speak. I was just crying. So the friend came and sat on the couch with me, while Dad napped upstairs, for three hours. We didn't even talk, but I'll never forget them being there. Meant the world at the time.
Richard....it's always more difficult when you are dealing with family and/ or friends.....it can't go on forever....
Many major issues when we really look at them are simple to fix. Sorry to hear about the friends. I will keep them in my prayers!
Sorry about your bad deal. Hopefully the ones that you can not save are less a financial hit for you than the ones you can save.
Marcy
I can relate. I started the week with three signed contracts. One has already blown up and the other two are shaky.