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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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When it all goes South, Drive North!  (offensive lyrics, NSFW)

Breathe. Huge glass of water. Thank and bless everything around you that is working. I'm sure you'll find something. Then distract yourself with something else that makes you feel okay. Ask yourself, is this really a problem? Will it be a problem tomorrow? Next week? In a year?

Jul 10, 2018 02:50 AM
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Step away..breath, walk, sit outside, go back in.

Jul 10, 2018 03:27 AM
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Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

What Lee Greenwood said:

If tomorrow all the things were gone I'd worked for all my life,
And I had to start again with just my children and my wife.
I'd thank my lucky stars to be living here today,
'Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can't take that away.

Jul 10, 2018 12:58 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

All you can do is say 'Well ain't I special!"

Then I'd make it special. What I won't do is make it personal.

Jul 10, 2018 04:55 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Stop and meditate. You have to slow your mind and it will come to you.

Jul 10, 2018 12:55 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Well in San Diego, when everything goes South, we order Margaritas since that means we're in Mexico baby!

 

Hang in there Praful Thakkar it's time to take a walk and maybe revisit your goals from Mastermind and Peak 2017-re-inspire yourself.

You can also phone a friend, you have many in the Rain.

Jul 10, 2018 07:20 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Step away.  A new day awaits.  

Jul 10, 2018 06:56 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

15 minutes of Mother Nature works for me - taking a nice walk, get some fresh air and think happy, positive thoughts!

Hope you feel better, Praful!

Jul 10, 2018 06:00 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

There is always the visit to the pantry where Mr. Jack Daniels is hiding waiting for this very moment.

Sometimes you just have to let go & sit. Pressing sometimes just doesn't work.

Jul 10, 2018 05:17 AM
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Jay McHugh
SendOutCards-Appreciation Marketing Expert - Acton, MA
YOUR SendOutCard Mentor

Call your best mentor and agent and vent....

 

Then get back to work.....things will get better .. mark my words...

 

cheers... I apprceiate you...

Jul 10, 2018 03:40 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I keep plodding along.

Jul 10, 2018 03:31 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Shut the phone off, do some very deep breathing, go for a walk or jog to clear my mind. Come back, turn on some music, and make a scrumptious dinner and sit out on the back deck enjoying my meal, along with a few glasses of wine. Think about life.

Come back in and turn the phone on, or just wait until the morning. Everything will feel much better after a little break.

Jul 10, 2018 02:33 AM
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

You simply keep plugging away, you have customers to appease. No one EVER said this was an EASY job!

Jul 10, 2018 10:36 AM
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Jon K. Judd
Keller Williams Realty - Central Delaware - Dover, DE
GRI, e-PRO, SFR, Delaware Homes

I go home and have a good round of SEX...Oh, wait, you said NOTHING WORKS..., wow, that's depressing.... At least every day starts brand new!!

Jul 10, 2018 10:17 AM
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Andria Terry
Keller Williams Performance Realty - Pueblo, CO

Take a step back and reevaluate. Prioritize the things you can control and focus there. Try to let go of the things you can't control. 

Jul 10, 2018 09:18 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Go do something you enjoy, or take a walk - the beach works well for me! Sit and ponder all that you are grateful to change that mindset!

Jul 10, 2018 07:41 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I go north. 

Jul 10, 2018 07:41 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Praful,

Have a hissy fit for a minute or two maximum.  Breathe, Meditate, go for a walk.

Jul 10, 2018 06:43 AM
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Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Some days it can feel that way... I remind myself that I have endured other difficult days and I know that with each sunset and sunrise I have a new blank canvas to splash paint upon!

Jul 10, 2018 06:33 AM
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

. 🍸

Jul 10, 2018 06:06 AM
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Press the Refresh button.

Take a walk, eat dessert, pet the dog for 15 minutes, meditate, drink a glass of ice water - whatever it takes to break the chain.

Jul 10, 2018 05:48 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Drive north?

Jul 10, 2018 05:46 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I like to take a ride to the beach, sit on the jetty watching the boats and everything seems to soothe for a bit so i can go back and strat fresh

Jul 10, 2018 05:14 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Stop and go for a walk! And some days it is a long walk!

Jul 10, 2018 05:10 AM
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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

I don't stress about that...it is just part of being in this business.

Eve

Jul 10, 2018 04:26 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I try to turn around and go north.

Jul 10, 2018 04:14 AM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Just buckle up and keep on moving forward, it will turn around

Jul 10, 2018 03:38 AM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

Days like that are gonna happen in life.

If things go south grab some extra sunscreen have Candice A. Donofrio make you tequila cocktail ... sit back and chll  

Collect yourself and then do what you can to make it go North or any other direction you would rather go.

Jul 15, 2018 04:07 PM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

When the day goes south, I CLEAN. :) Does help all the time to get back to normal.

Jul 11, 2018 10:10 AM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

When nothing is going right ... Go Left!!

Jul 11, 2018 10:09 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

go home, have a cocktail and try again tomorrow.

Jul 10, 2018 02:34 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

I go North!

Jul 10, 2018 12:01 PM
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Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Make or get a pizza, it's therapeutic!

Jul 10, 2018 11:49 AM
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Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

shut down and go to a movie or if weather permits go the the pool --- sometimes you need a break  Praful Thakkar  very good question and what do you do ?

Jul 10, 2018 11:07 AM
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Jordan Ayan
The Lifestyle Collection - Scottsdale, AZ
Luxury Market Expert, CLHMS,Million Dollar Guild

Look for the best way to head North. 

Jul 10, 2018 10:50 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I make it work, problem solve, one issue at a time.

Jul 10, 2018 10:29 AM
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Lindsey Cooke
Harrington ERA Realty - Dover, DE
Real Estate agent serving kent and sussex county

I would reflect on everythign thats gone bad, take a moment to freak out (usually scream), take a shower - wash off the day, and then create a new plan of action to make thigns right agian.

Jul 10, 2018 10:10 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Take the rest of the day off 

Jul 10, 2018 10:09 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I put my head into the sand until waking up the next morning.

Jul 10, 2018 10:06 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

     I am from the South!   If I am having a rough day, everything is going North.

* Turn off your phone, take a walk, or take a nap, or go out for lunch, then come back later and start again.

   

Jul 10, 2018 09:40 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Either 1) Try to make something go right  or  2) Crawl back into bed and hide under the covers.

Jul 10, 2018 08:59 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Get on the phone and make some new appointments.

Jul 10, 2018 08:52 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Crawl in a closet with a 12 pack instead of the usual 6 pack

Jul 10, 2018 08:38 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Head directly North.  

Extracting our self from the drama can be challenging especially when we want to control situations that are out of our control.  All we can really do is control how we respond to what's happening.  Stepping away always brings me a better perspective. 

Jul 10, 2018 08:11 AM
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Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
A Tradition of Trust

take the first exit and have an attitude of gratitude for the good things I KNOW I already have in my life, get my bearings and chart the course to the direction I want to go.

Jul 10, 2018 08:02 AM
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Dan Capra
LAER Realty Partners - Lowell, MA
Listing/Buyer Agent

Reflect on the day..think of the things I did well and the things that I can improve on..Then, really focus on the things I can improve on the following day

Jul 10, 2018 07:31 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Good luck.

Jul 10, 2018 07:19 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

take a break and go workout.....  then get back in the game....

Jul 10, 2018 07:13 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Go north.

Jul 10, 2018 06:26 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

My first reaction is to laugh out loud then laugh a little less and after that reflect on life and how I am a guest in it all. Then, to act my part.....

Jul 10, 2018 06:02 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

DRINK!

Actually, keep calm and start to fix what ever it is before I lose my mind!

Jul 12, 2018 05:12 PM
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Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

I know that I should buy a lotto or there is something good around the corner my luck just can;t stay bad!

Jul 12, 2018 01:28 PM
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Ricardo Mello
Manhattan Miami Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
Manhattan & Miami Real Estate Agent

I go to the movies!

Jul 11, 2018 02:10 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Do lots of deep breathing and laughing. It really works.

Jul 10, 2018 09:43 PM
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Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

I can relate, but you need to keep moving forward. 

Jul 10, 2018 08:27 PM
Rainmaker
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Dan Tabit
Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

Remember that it's going to get better.  

Some days everything turns to gold. Some days everything turns to $&X^, we just have to keep moving on from the bad ones and not assume they will all be the good ones either. 

Jul 10, 2018 03:50 PM
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Ed Benson
eXp Realty - Mesa, AZ
Professional Real Estate Consultant

I stop and listen, because I must have not understood thingsw correctly.  I then move forward with the information to correct what is happening.  Sometimes there is nothing you can do to correct the problem, so we move forward to find an even better outcome.

Jul 10, 2018 03:24 PM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

When I was working all I had to do was go home.  Seeing my husband always made me feel better!  Sometimes I still have to draw on that feeling even though he is gone now. 

There is always the "refocus" option.  There are always lots of blessings to count.

Jul 24, 2018 08:54 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Call friends and go to happy hour! 

Jul 13, 2018 02:39 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Pick myself up and have a glass of scotch and call a friend that is doing good.

 

Jul 12, 2018 12:07 PM
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Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

Remember what you are thankful for in life, then go surfing.

Jul 11, 2018 05:17 AM
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Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Go North! 

Jul 10, 2018 11:45 PM