A colleague from San Diego sent me the excerpt below, and I thought it was an excellent reminder. The industry I work in has sure had its share of blows. The media has shelled out negative report after negative report, even at times when it wasn't negative. (Remember the days of 80% appreciation in 6mths to a year and THAT was a negative thing?) Transactions are as difficult as ever and this was a fresh of breathe air (ahem! A BREATHE of FRESH air -ha ha).

I am a person who has always tried to embrace adversity as an opportunity, take proactive steps to pursue the path to a successful outcome, but even I have had my share of moments. This was an important reminder at a time when we're hearing "recession" and the country isn't feeling very confident in the decisions being made on our behalf.

Get up and get moving. No more excuses. After all, you know what they say about excuses! Start asking the right questions… instead of "why is this happening" or "why me"..how about "what can I do to bring a positive result?" or "what do I need to do to succeed in this situation?" -KJG

Your actions

Whether something is possible or impossible for you depends more on what you do about it than on any other factor. Your persistent, focused action is what brings possibilities to life.

Certainly there are obstacles that stand in your way. And you can choose to use those obstacles as excuses for not taking action.

Or, you can choose to get up, get motivated and get busy working your way toward the results you seek. Once you begin to take action, the obstacles lose their power to stop you and instead become steps along the pathway to achievement.

The actions necessary for success can often seem to be difficult, complicated, inconvenient, embarrassing, uncomfortable, tiresome or demeaning. Realize that those
undesirable qualities are, for the most part, mere inventions of your mind, and your choice to take action will override them every time.

When you know what you must do, then go ahead and make it happen. Stop focusing on the excuses and start moving toward real, valuable achievement.

Your actions have the power to change your life and to change your world. Make full use of them, and fulfill your greatest dreams.