Still being rather new to the social networking community, I continue to be “wowed” by the incredible source of ideas, thoughts, and encouragement this network provides each day. It seems that just when I think I’m the only one who’s had to deal with a specific situation – either in real estate or life in general – I quickly learn that others have gone through the exact same thing and can offer some invaluable tips on how to best handle that situation. I always seem to “stumble” upon a post that seems like it was written just for me and am able to pick myself up and continue through the day.
And while I am appreciative of what I have learned from so many here, I am equally appreciative of the concern and support shown by those “outside” of the social networking world. Last weekend, while walking out of church, some past customers stopped me and asked how things were going. They said they know it’s pretty bad out there and, “We’ve been thinking about you and hope you’re doing okay.”
Just a couple days later, I received a call from another past customer who called to say thank you for the referral I had sent her way to have some painting done. Before hanging up she said they think of me often and hope that business is okay with everything going on in the housing market and the economy overall.
It is humbling to me to hear words of concern from others. And it means a lot. I told both of these customers that while it can be challenging, I know things will turn around. I know we will all get through the tough times. I know I will accomplish the things on my 2009 “to do” list both in my business and personally. Everything will be okay.
My dad always used to say to us, “Keep smiling. Tomorrow is another day.” He was so right.
