Hi all: I had the misfortune of sitting through my weekly meeting today and hearing all the negative comments about how nothing can get done, etc. etc. I mentioned I thought purchases would be stronger this year than refinances and it was met with negativity. I'm glad I got out of the office and went to see some positive folk.
My office usually isn't this way; I just think the frustration is wearing people out. Yes, it's getting tougher to do a deal and it can take a lot longer. It seems like things are taking longer in underwriting and review. Plus, rates are increasing once again. I don't know about you but I refuse to be deterred.
One thing I love about ActiveRain is the generally sunny disposition of all its members. Keep it up! Remember that today is today and tomorrow is a new day full of hope and potential prosperity. I plan on keeping on and am determined to make this a great year. My best year yet! Have a fantastic day!
Paul
Paul McFadden
Paul,
I really enjoyed this post. I have been meeting some negative people lately, but like you I keep a positive disposition and read AR! Great Post! It was what I needed before I ended my day!
Thanks for your comments. Good luck in your business-it sounds interesting.
Paul
i love the negative people, although i try to stay far away it may be catching.
they take themselves right out of the game.
Paul - Thanks for your post. Just minutes before I read it, I received bad news from a lender on two deals. As you point out, it is easy to get down, particularly because of the cumulative effect of the frustrations of the past year. As my father-in-law recently told me, "Anybody can handle the good times. It is how you handle the bad times that differentiates you." A positive attitude is a must - even if I admittedly sometimes have to fake it.
Thanks, Jay, for your feedback. I couldn't agree with you more.
Steven: I think the key is to just keep at it. The people who just keep showing up succeed. Have a great day today and today only for now!
Paul
Thanks, Andrew. I look forward to helping you with your other project. Take care.
Paul
Paul
Very well put... I'd rather work with a positive person anytime...
Rick
Thanks, Rick. I couldn't agree with you more. The strong will survive. Take care.
Paul