Weekend Wishes 5/13/18

Good morning,
Today is Mother's Day. And, it is my hope that you take a moment to reflect on the influences that ALL of the mothers in your life have had on you. I say that because I have never met a mother who was not both a teacher and a nurturer.
My own mother was like a best friend as I was growing up. She at times was bigger than life itself. And, at other times vulnerable to the pressures of life. She taught me how to enjoy life. And, for that, I will always be grateful. And, while it is not possible for me to express my love and gratitude to her today. If I could, I would want her to know that there is not a time when I think of her that it doesn't bring a smile to my face. And, a warmth to my heart.
At different times in my life, the other mothers in my life coached me, molded me, and guided me to be the person that you know today. Some were aunts (Jeanie, Carmen and, Betty) and I owe each of them for the lessons that they taught me.
At other times, my cousins (Dayna and Denise) stepped up and supported me while I dealt with difficulties that I thought were too much for me to overcome. Their love gave me the strength to persevere when doing so seemed to me to be an undaunting task.
There were also times when my daughters Shauna and, Lisa (both mothers) took on the task. And, without them, my later years might have been dramatically different. The advice they gave and, the wisdom that they showed moved the ball forward in the game (of my) life.
Finally, there is my wife (Lourdes). She at all times has been a rock that I lean on. She is both a friend, coach and, teacher. She is responsible for the final touches that you see in me today. She has taught me patience, by demonstrating great patience with me. She has taught me compassion, by demonstrating great compassion for me.
And, Finally, she gave me the gift of unconditional love. She gives so much, asks for so little. And, in the end, she makes me a better man.
So for all the "Mothers" in my life, I say thank you. I love each of you. And, I will never be able to thank you for the gifts that you have given me.
That is probably more about me than you needed to know. But, for each of you, it is my hope that you recognize the mothers in your lives for the many contributions that they have made to your growth and development. In the end, great mothers, teach us to be better people. And, for that, they earn a special place in our hearts.
Proud to be in relationship with you,
Frank

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Lessons Learned From Chop Wood, Carry Water

It is said that "Greatness isn't for the chosen few, it is for the few who choose." In today's Mindset Monday class we began delving into the process of becoming great (at anything). We did so by reviewing the first few chapters of "Chop Wood, Carry Water" written and recorded by Joshua Medcalf. At its heart, this book teaches us that mastery can only come through a process. A process that will no doubt include many failures. Success, in short, is dirty, hard work. In order to succeed, you must be willing to go through the pain and monotony that is required in order to build the foundational habits required of a successful endeavor. And, you can never ignore the little things. In the end, they are the ones that cost us the most. To illustrate this, he told us the story of a Japanese master home builder by the name of Kota. For, 30 years, he built custom homes for his company that were universally considered throughout Japan to be of the utmost q
Read more

Purchase Price V Interest Rate

Today's buyer is facing a conundrum of epic proportions. It is obvious to most that in many areas of Southern California, prices have flattened out. Luxury sales have slowed dramatically. And, all indicators are that sometime in the near future, we will see a slight adjustment in home values. For that reason, many buyers are thinking that the wise move would be to hold off their purchase. And, most likely get the home they want for less money. And, it is true that historically this would have been a good strategy to employ. Today, I am not so sure. In fact, I am telling my friends and family that today, may be the very best time to buy. That there may not be better time to purchase in their lifetime. Let me explain. While it is true that home values are at near record highs for most of the South-land. It is also true that interest rates are still in the high three percent range for a thirty year fixed rate mortgage. And while property values may drop slightly sometime in the
Read more

The Freedom That Can Only Come From Accepting Responsibility

Happy 2020 To My Realtor Friends and Family, Of all the trainings that I have taken over the years, there are few that rank up there with a simple 4 minute YouTube video that I watched eight or nine years ago. The link is included below. It is a video about accepting 100% of the responsibility. And offer 0% in excuses (or blame). In my lifetime there have been times where I have faced challenges that I believed I would not be able to overcome. Challenges that I easily could claim that they were not my fault. However, defusing blame, making excuses, is a fool's folly. It serves no useful purpose. And, can only raise the level of difficulty in overcoming the hurdles that you must face. When we take 100% responsibility, our mindset changes. Our energy becomes laser-focused. And, our problems become more manageable. When a company adopts this culture shift across the board at every level, something magical happens. The energy level is far more positive. Solutions come
Read more