It's all a matter of perspective, y'know? There I was riding the high of finally getting a deal done. Enjoying the fruits of my labor with my family. My youngest daughter was home from Penn State for the holidays, the grandkids were loving me (the hero) for their presents. Even the wife was satisfied with her gift,given in love.
I was planning how I was going to move forward after life returned to a non-festive state. And BOOM! Last Sunday, I had a heart attack! There were a few stressors that finally broke the camel's back and I wound up in the hospital for 4 days!! During that time, I had a little pity-party for myself. I wondered "Why me?". The whole 9 yards.
When I returned home, I did as Dean suggests. I pulled out my WHY from the 7 Levels Deep exercise to remind me of why I was in this business. The stress is most likely from work and school. And I realized that when I am consistently successful at this, I will no longer have those stressors in my life. It was at that moment that I mentally slapped myself and exited the pity mentality. I shifted to investor mode that day. Since then, I have ordered another batch of bandit signs; placed the signs that I currently have left now; called my realtor to update the areas I intend to "farm" this year; and began the research for those areas.
I know this isn't real estate related, and I apologize that I don't have a great technique to share at this time. But someone out there is struggling with giving up for various reasons. That is when the Villian is dutifully at work in our heads. That is when the resources Dean has provided can help get us through! I perservered through a long drought to get that deal done so I can't let a little ol' heart attack stop me! Of course, I know I have to pace myself; eat better and take my medication as directed. But there is no reason for me to quit or even postpone my success. As Dean says from time to time: "If not now, when?"
During World War II, Great Britain was severely bombarded and on the verge of defeat at the hands of the Nazis. Winston Churchill gave a speech that changed the tide of the war. He simply said,"Never,ever, ever, ever give up!" That goes for us here in the DG family!! Have a great year guys. Until the next one...
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Ogal
When I read your news, I let out a big GASP! I am so thankful that you are OK. We just got you back on here!
Who would have thought that the Seven Levels would be what pulled you out of your funk over having a heart attack?
You know you hear that you never know who, when or how you will effect other people. So often, I will think of someone that I met for a nanosecond years ago, who said something to me or did something that I still remember to this day. And I will think that person probably does not even remember meeting me and I still remember this. Then I wonder if I have had that effect on anyone?
Dean is affecting many people here with what he does. Many of his tools and teachings we will remember many years from now whether we end up in RE or not.
WoW! Don't know what brought all that on! I am very grateful that you are better.
Karen
LIFE TEST
HELLO OGAINES,S, WHEN STRANGE THINGS HAPPENS TO GOOD OR BAD PEOPLE, WE ARE LOST FOR WORDS AND SOMETIME WE HAVE DIFFICULTY TRYING TO RECOVER, SO WE MUST TAKE A NEW OUT LOOK ON LIFE, WE ARE STILL HERE FOR ANOTHER DAY, SO BE THANKFUL INSPITE OF WHAT HAPPEN TO YOU, YOU ARE STILL HERE, HAVE A LOVELY DAY.