Jean Joh

A Difficult Day
August 19, 2009 · · 9 Comments

Hi Jean,
Just wanted to say Hi, and acknowledge that which I am sure was your most difficult day in real estate.  Sometimes it is easier when we know we made a mistake than when people hurt us, and damage our confidence for no reason.  Guess one could say that it won’t be the last time, and while that may true, it is a bit like kicking someone when they are down. One way to measure potential for future success, is to gauge the ability to jump back up and move forward.  I promise you the rewards will far out weigh the disappointments.  You have all the tools, personality and skills necessary to be successful, but no one really knows about the reactions to disappointment until faced with it.  If my 39 years experience counts for anything, my money would be bet on YOU.  See you tomorrow, and thank you for the opportunity to work with such a special person,

Michael

Such is the email I received from one of our brokers, Michael Monozon, on a day early in my real estate career when a transaction fell apart for the first time and I was feeling down.  The email had the subject heading “Difficult Day”, and the email itself just captured so much of what Michael was to me and countless other agents.  He was always cheering us on, encouraging us to persevere, and reminding us to value ourselves and what we had to offer our clients.      Read more