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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I wish that I had set higher goals, most of us can achieve so much more than we do.

May 24, 2017 04:46 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

"we wrote in cursive" followed by an "lol"

May 24, 2017 05:18 AM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I think Bob Crane and Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor, CRS found the topic that would be beneficial!

May 24, 2017 07:13 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

"I was blessed to have been taught about setting goals in 6th grade.

How many of you have a set of written goals in the 5 Circles of Life?

OK, let's set some goals, I'm going to send around a handout and we'll get started"

or

"I was awkward and lost, here's what I discovered that changed my life..."

May 24, 2017 05:04 AM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I wanted to do x and I got there by doing a,b and c. I would tell them how you reached some of your dreams - I really dislike howe speeches about how different it was when we were young or how much more the youth of America has - or doesn't have 

May 24, 2017 04:23 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I can't remember that far back anymore. I graduated from high school 51 years ago. Besides, I hated when adults did this to me when I was young and I swore I'd never say this to my grandchildren and I don't.

May 24, 2017 04:20 AM
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Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

Not staring at a screen while others talk to me. Seriously, get off your phones and listen!

May 24, 2017 05:54 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

"...I was unaware the greatest ideas of mankind have not yet been acted upon."

I would continue.." The visitation of inspired thought that brings those ideas, if they are not acted upon, searches for a willing vessel."

"Look, I would challenge, "about at all that is yet to be solved."

"Why are there no COLOR bubbles?
Should not every community have it own solar farm?
Which of you will discover how to decouple gravity?"

Then would ask, "How do you think great ideas are born? By someone seeing a problem and walking towards the solution."

You get the idea.

Open for questions, "This moring did any one of you encounter a problem?"

The DIFFERENCE is some have eyes that 'SEE' while others refuse to see.

Which will you be?"

Of course the 'ice breaker' will be stolen from Richard Weeks 

"Which of you wrote this note: 

 

May 24, 2017 04:53 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

"I looked up"  (i.e. we didn't have phones!). 

Have fun!!!

May 24, 2017 04:28 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

      When I was in high school, the most popular show on TV was about a guy from New York City named Archie Bunker.  Everybody in America watched that show.

     "Archie" and his wife "Edith" sang a theme song at the beginning of each show; they reminisced about how life was better in the past.

    "Those Were the Days"


Boy, the way Glen Miller played. Songs that made the Hit Parade.
Guys like us, we had it made. Those were the days!

Didn't need no welfare state.  Everybody pulled his weight
Gee, our old LaSalle (a car) ran great. Those were the days!

And you knew where you were then!  Girls were girls and men were men.
Mister, we could use a man like Herbert Hoover again.

People seemed to be content.  Fifty dollars paid the rent.
Freaks were in a circus tent.  Those were the days!

Take a little Sunday spin, go to watch the Dodgers win.
Have yourself a dandy day that cost you under a fin (five dollar bill).

Hair was short and skirts were long.  Kate Smith really sold a song.
I don't know just what went wrong!   Those Were the Days!

   

May 24, 2017 01:08 PM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

 ". . . I definitely underachieved. But it didn't matter -- I knew I was gonna get the HELL out of Corona, California and pass on living an ordinary life. I went about it my way, which may or may not have worked for anyone else. If I had it to do over, I would have done the same thing. The important thing is to do what YOU feel drawn to -- not necessarily what parents, teachers or peers consider appropriate. Don't fall into analysis paralyis, but calculate the odds of success. Then immerse yourself into it and go for broke! The beautiful thing is that at your age you can easily do over. Even at my age you can!"

May 24, 2017 11:51 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Believed in myself more and not listened to all of the naysayers. 

May 24, 2017 08:46 AM
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JoAnn Moore
The Mortgage Market of Delaware - Georgetown, DE
Home Loans in Delaware

" I had no clue about real world finances." I would give them information about the true cost of credit card interest, the value of a high credit score and how to achieve this and the importance of saving for retirement at a very early age. It wouyl dbe great if their parents could also be in attendance.

May 24, 2017 08:32 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I was not addited to my cell phone...

May 24, 2017 07:13 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I should have studied harder.

May 24, 2017 07:08 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

"I wish I had known..."

May 24, 2017 06:49 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I not only knew everything but could argue that I did non-stop

May 24, 2017 06:40 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I would not give this type lecture to HS students myself - I know when I was their age I "tuned out" any conversation that started with "When I was your age..."

May 24, 2017 06:37 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Follow your dreams - don't let anyone tell you that you can't achieve your dreams and never, I repeat, NEVER, take the 'easy' path! 

I remember high school like it was yesterday and I was so busy having 'fun' and 'making the grade' - doing what was expected of me - I didn't pursue my childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. I allowed others to tell me what I 'should' do instead. I was 'obedient' and listened to them and not my own goals & dreams.

To clarify, had I followed my dream, my life would most likely not include so much of what I love about it today - I don't regret pursuing my parents' and teachers' goals for me. However, I do often wonder where I would be and what my life would be like, had I pursued my own dreams and goals!

Best of luck with your speech tomorrow, Karen Jones Lewis, MBA, Realtor - you're going to do a wonderful job!

May 24, 2017 05:40 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

times have changed, and if I filled in that blank, they'd all be rolling their eyes.... 

May 24, 2017 05:35 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

"I was clueless"!

May 24, 2017 05:31 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I was afraid of making mistakes, but now I accept them.

May 24, 2017 05:07 AM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

To know what I know now.  Listen to your parents, teachers and those who have already been there done that.  Entitlement, in real life there is no such thing

May 24, 2017 04:30 AM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

We didn't have computers... television wasn't on 24hrs a day... people had conversations not snipet texts, hung out with friends IN PERSON

Dec 21, 2017 06:02 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

LOL I know what my step son would say - I knew everything!

May 24, 2017 04:50 PM
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Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

If seniors in high school ...

At this point in the year during my senior year:   I made a huge decision regarding my future and what career I would pursue.  It was unconventional for the time ... and meant I didn't go away to college as I had initially planned.  42 years later I can tell you it's the best decision I ever made.  Don't let anyone tell you that there's only one path to a successful career .. or happiness ...

Best of luck, Karen ... and have fun!

Gene

 

May 24, 2017 03:11 PM
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Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

I was filled with curiousity and the desire to learn and grow. I knew that if I wanted to achieve something I had to do something or learn something to get there.  The obstacle you will first need to overcome is your fear of failure and not setting and reaching goals:

Fear can be good when you're walking past an alley at night or when you need to check the locks on your doors before you go to bed, but it's not good when you have a goal and you're fearful of obstacles. We often get trapped by our fears, but anyone who has had success has failed before.Queen Latifah

One of my favorites, which I used, when speaking to a graduating class:

Helen Keller

 

Have fun with your speech!  Good luck!

May 24, 2017 01:19 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I worked a part time job, was actively involved with school and school band, went to church, went to the beach with friends and enjoyed movies and seeing the world. Life was very different before computers and social medial took over.

May 24, 2017 10:25 AM
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Jack Lewitz
Exit Strategy Realty - Evanston, IL

I DID NOT HAVE A CELL PHONE AND HAD TO GO OUT AND MEET PEOPLE AND TALK

May 24, 2017 09:59 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Karen,

I second Nina Hollander 's answer.  That intro signaled some stupid long winded speech about how smart the adults are.  High school is high school, everyone should enjoy every moment, and then move on.  We seem to push kids through hoops instead of letting them enjoy life in that moment.  

I have no regrets from high school.  A

May 24, 2017 07:59 AM
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Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

I had a dream of becoming.........................

I set my goal, worked hard and reached my dream.

May 24, 2017 05:24 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I like the suggestion by Bob Crane

May 24, 2017 05:15 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

If I knew then what I know now, I'd have spent more time doing "normal teenager" stuff instead of being such a nerd... and I've have dated those cheerleaders!

May 25, 2017 11:12 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I didn't know what I thought I knew.

May 25, 2017 05:29 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

_______I thought I know everything! 

Trust me, I got experience with two teens and I remember myself in that age too:) 

May 25, 2017 12:04 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Karen Jones Lewis, MBA, Realtor - I had dreamed of going to the US! (And here I am....)

May 24, 2017 09:37 PM
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

I really wanted to study abroad in Spain.  I did it and also studied abroad in Israel.  Being an exchange student or studying abroad is awesome, teaches you so much about the world and other people, cultures and opens your eyes to so much.  It's hard to do it once married, kids, career, etc.  Do it and do it soon!  -Kasey

May 24, 2017 08:53 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I would relate it to what I was feeling at the time, challenges I was facing, decisions ahead of me. These will likely be very similar to what kids are facing today.

May 24, 2017 08:07 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I should have thought more about the future

May 24, 2017 06:01 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I could not wait to be out of school, now I would say move on to higher education and learn as mouch as you can.

 

May 24, 2017 05:08 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Good luck.

May 24, 2017 03:14 PM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

do not waste time

May 24, 2017 06:56 AM