Beginning those "last" days

Today is the last Thursday of 2008. Tomorrow is the last Friday, and on through next Wednesday.

That's always a bittersweet feeling. 2008 - with all of its up and downs is coming to an end and we hate to say goodbye to it - as if we had a choice. But then, 2009 is coming - a blank slate, full of possibilities and dreams and unfulfilled goals to achieve.

While it's tempting to want to hold onto the past, it's empowering to forge on into the future and tackle the challenges and success that await us there.

Enjoy the waning days of 2008, but look ahead with great anticipation to 2009.

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Comments

I am certainly looking forward to 2009.  My goal by the end of the year is to become a real estate agent full time.

I wish you the best in 2009, and happy holidays my friend.

Kind Regards,

Manolis

Posted by Manolis "Manny" Sfinarolakis (Keller Williams Realty) over 3 years ago

I am saying goodbye to 2008 - and enjoying the last days -- I look forward to 2009 -- we all have a lot of challenges and I am optimistic that together we can all work through these challenging times.

Posted by Joan Whitebook Southern New Hampshire (BHG The Masiello Group) over 3 years ago

Steve, I too am kind of glad to see 2008 come to an end.  I just like the clean slate that the new year holds for each of us!  Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Posted by Tony Cannon, e-PRO & Darcy Cannon, SFR - The C Team (RE/Max Velocity Realty) over 3 years ago

Manolis,

Full-time will be great. You can focus 100% on building and growing your business. Let me know if I can help in anyway. Would love to see you succeed. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) over 3 years ago

Joan,

Good or bad, 2008 has run its course. Now on to 2009 and all of the mystic and opportunities that lie ahead. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) over 3 years ago

Tony & Darcy,

Merry Christmas. 2009 is exciting because it's fresh and uncharted. Best of success. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) over 3 years ago

Steve...

Yikes, I have so muct to do before the end of thge year ... and then it's TAX TIME! Merry Christmas

Posted by Richard Weisser Coweta Fayette Real Estate over 3 years ago

I am eager for the new challenges and opportunities of 2009!

Posted by Kristin Johnston,Waukesha County Realtor Buyers Agent,Waukesha Cty WI Real Estate (Remax Realty Center 414-254-6647) over 3 years ago

Richard,

There's still time - just not a whole lot. And tax time (ugh!). Merry Christmas. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) over 3 years ago

Kristin,

I wish you the very best in 2009. May it be a good year for you. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) over 3 years ago

Steve, despite all the financial turmoil we've seen this year, I am very optimistic about 2009. While I don't necessarily expect things to do an immediate about-face, I think the year will present plenty of opportunities for those willing to put forth the effort required for success.  I wish you the best for you and your family this holiday season and success in the coming year. 

Posted by John Mulkey, Housing Guru (TheHousingGuru.com) over 3 years ago

May the New Year bring you great blessings of faith, love, great health and wealth for you and all your loved ones.  The secret is to always look forward to the New!

Posted by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Paramount Properties) over 3 years ago

John,

Thank you. I wish only success and prosperity for you. We can do great things. 2009 is ahead us waiting for us to make our mark. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) over 3 years ago

Jim,

A new year is by its nature optimistic. Everything is possible. Great success for you! :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) over 3 years ago

Steve - I'm looking forward to 2009, although each year seems to go by faster and faster...   :)

Posted by Debi Ernst GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate (St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors) over 3 years ago

Debi,

That is definitely true about the speed of time. Blessings for you and your family in 2009. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) over 3 years ago

Steve.. I look at this time of the year as a commencement.. The ending of one, and the beginning of the next.  Always with an open mind, and with hope.

May next year be twice as prosperous as last year for you.

valerie osterhoudt

Posted by Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR ~ Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889 (Johnson Real Estate, Inc.) over 3 years ago

Valerie,

That's right, great attitude. I'll plan on having a good year, and you do the same. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) over 3 years ago

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