Hackney's Houses

We've heard the classic quote, "those that don't know their history are destined to repeat it."  Noted British Statesman and philosopher, Edmund Burke famed the quote.  He also suggested that “Nobody makes a greater mistake than he who does nothing because he could only do a little.”

I pride myself in the study of successful people.  I find it fascinating to read the stories of those past and present who have forged a life of success in all arenas of life.  Very specific commonalities quickly emerge as the foundational demoninators of success. 

It is interesting then that most nod their head in assumed agreement when talking about how the media preys upon the negativity of our world. Why? Because we are drawn in and seemingly capitivated by the drama, the gossip, and the latest castastrophe. 

We nod in agreement that history repeats itself.  That one should buy ___, sell ___.  (It worked didn't it?)  We tend to agree that most of us have untapped potential.  That we could be doing better.

Yet we continue in the same patterns, the same way of thinking that have gotten us to where we are today.  My best thinking...my best decision making got me to my current situation.  Good or bad...today's result is yesterday's decision making.  We listen to the speculative concern of others and despite things making sense we allow our emotions to drive us back into the prison of presumed "safety."

Einstein, Ben Franklin and others have been quoted as saying that the definition of insanity was doing the same thing over and over the same way, yet expecting a different result.  No matter who it was that originally said it, their is great truth to it.

As it relates to real estate?  We are experiencing a time that I believe based on my study of the historics that we will never quite see again.  All the elements have come together in sync for the most incredible purchasing time we have seen in our lives.

• Low rates of HISTORIC proportions
• High Inventory & Selection
• The onset of the Echo Boom population which is nearly twice the size of the society changing Baby Boomers
• Sellers ready to work with you

The history of success says that it is in times like these that there is more long term, generation changing wealth created than in any other time.  The paradox is that this is the time when most people shy away.  Or as Edmund Burke referenced...we believe we have too little to do anything.  Do you really have too little to do anything or is that a convenient excuse to let yourself off the hook for stepping out that zone of comfort you've established for yourself.

Nothing I have written here is new, innovative, or cutting edge.  It is common sense rewritten from those that have succeeded in times of difficulty.  It is our history shouting at us that opportunity is before us.

Whether it's real estate, a career, or just a hobby you've been thinking about...I encourage you to go for it and test it out.  What's the worst thing that can happen? 

Don't listen to the naysayers on your television, your morning paper, video blog, or at the coffee shop... 

Anything is truly possible if you believe it to be.  Tell yourself often enough, your brain will believe, and your circumstances will begin to mirror your new beliefs.

Continued success...Sean