Sometimes people say things to you at just the right time, and they change your life forever. Perhaps it was a coincidence, perhaps it was part of a mysterious master plan. Perhaps everyone you meet in life, you meet for a reason. You learn something from that person, and sometimes the lesson is quite stark. Here’s an example of what I mean:

I was 13 years old, trying to convince my 8-year-old brother to skateboard down a small hill. It was taking quite a while as my brother was really nervous about it.

We were at a big, public park, and nearby there was an old woman who looked about 75 years old. She was sitting on a bench watching us.

My brother was practically crying and I was embarrassed that he was being such a wimp.

He kept saying, "I might crash. I'm afraid!"

I was really putting the pressure on when the old woman got up and walked over to us. I thought she was going to tell me to lay off.

Instead, she raised her fist defiantly at my brother and said, "So be afraid! And then do it anyway!" He swallowed and took off. He did fine.

That was 35 years ago and I have never forgotten it. It was a revelation that it's not about being unafraid. It's about being afraid and doing it anyway.

Can you remember a moment like this, when your perspective changed all at once because of something someone said to you?

Warm Regards,

Muna Farah

Your Real Estate Consultant For Life

P.S.  If you’ve got a great story like this, please share it with me at mfarah@cbunited.com or call me at 832-518-9288.