The story I'd like to share this week is a little different. It's not my own, although, it did affect me in a big way.

I stumbled across this Ted Talk by a young man named Sam Berns, who has a simple, yet profound philosophy on how to have a happy life.

Rule #1 is to focus on what you CAN do, not on what you CAN'T do. Given Covid, I think we all need to hear that one again. And, personally, I've been struggling with a major decision for several months, and, this one line has completely resolved the issue for me. I feel so much lighter now!

He has 2 or 3 more rules, all so simple, yet, so perfect. I'll leave you to discover them.

But, I'll warn you, you may need a tissue for this....

www.youtube.com/watch?v=36m1o-tM05g

Sundays are traditionally a day of rest, at least, they were while I was growing up. I've tried my best to keep that tradition alive, and use the day to rest, relax, and reflect.

But, in the world of real estate sales, it's not always possible to have a work free day, and, today is one of those days.

A very popular sales strategy is to schedule offer presentations for several days after the property is listed. This often works well for both buyer, and seller. Buyers have the time to research their offers, and consider the best plan of attack. Sellers can be sure that we've allowed enough time for as many interested parties to tour the property as possible, and the final accepted offer will be the best one for them.

Today is "offer day" for one of my clients. While this is all well and good, there is definitely also an underlying nervous energy, even anxiety, for everyone along the way. Including myself.

There's always that nagging fear that things won't go as expected, right alongside the exciting possibility that things will end up better than you'd dare to hope!

No matter the market conditions, and no matter which place you're at in this scenario, we all feel it. And, it can be all consuming.

And, oddly, after 30+ years, this is the part of the job that is still most thrilling. The part that keeps me going.
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And, seriously, the only thing I will happily give up a serene Sunday to do! :)

Since it's the last day of the month (seriously, that went fast!), I've spent the morning figuring out what I managed to accomplish this month, and planning what needs to be done next month.

I think January is always the toughest for this little project. We all seem to have this LONG list of what we think we can do, want to do, and should do, especially this month. You know, those silly resolutions, lol.

Much to my surprise, I actually did take care of more of my list than I thought, and, I'm going to focus on that. Not on all the things I didn't get to....like the great January Junk Detox.

Like Corey says, "Kitten Steps" all make a difference.
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So, new month, new list. Bring on February!