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Anna "Banana" Kruchten,  602-380-4886 (HomeSmart Real Estate )

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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I know when I am stuck which is the first step for me to know I need to shift. I am not always quick draw to make the shift ... yet I do. Happy Trials to you!

Jul 08, 2017 04:25 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
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Changing "gears' is a time honored tradtion....

Jul 08, 2017 04:27 PM
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Bob Crane
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Congrats on the dedication to staying fit Anna.  I have never used a gym, but I do have a treadmill in my office that I spend time on occasionally.

Jul 08, 2017 07:51 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
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I have taken many shifts over my career and preparing to take another one in the next few months. I am getting excited.

Jul 08, 2017 06:36 PM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
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Pretty cool to look out from treadmill & see your mtn, wish I could hike with you.  BTW just finished my two mile walk down country road.  Tomorrow it's down to Lake Erie & back, three miles total

Jul 08, 2017 05:21 PM
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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

Yes, I shifted from practice wife #1 to my beautiful 4-ever-bride.

I shifted from SF to SD.

I shifted from re-sale to Short sales then up to luxury.

I've shifted the structure of my business 6 times in 14 years too.

I'm shifty 

Jul 08, 2017 09:06 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
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I don't mind shifting at all - at first, I may 'dread' it a bit but, I know I have to so, I keep that positivity flowing!

Good for you for finding an alternative to your daily hikes, Anna. I actually thought about you the other day - wondering if you were still doing those in this heat. Glad to hear you've SHIFTED!!  ;-)

Jul 08, 2017 06:21 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
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NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Love your shift!! I love Ken Jones Real Estate Advisor comment!!

Jul 08, 2017 06:13 PM
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    Roll with the changes.

Jul 08, 2017 06:10 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Great idea. I often think of using the treadmill somewhere instead of freezing to death here when it's -10. Glad you're having a great time with a great view!

Jul 08, 2017 05:41 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
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Anaa, I think they way I put it is don't lose momentum and shift when necessary to get momentum going because it is difficult to get it back.

Jul 08, 2017 05:35 PM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
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I go with the flow, which makes it easy for me to shift when life, or business, throws me a curve ball.

Jul 08, 2017 05:33 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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It is a must to succeed at business and life Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS 

Jul 08, 2017 03:53 PM
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Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
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Oh yes Anna, I am very good at shifting 

Jul 08, 2017 03:24 PM
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Lana Robbins Licensed Managing Broker/Owner
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Hi Anna. Your posts are thought provoking in your blog and here. Hmmm. I shift in many ways. Sometimes they are not for the better LOL I live and learn.

Jul 08, 2017 04:59 PM
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Steve Bracero
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Hi Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS 

I think if you don't change you will not be in buisness long. You will non existent soon enough- Ten years ago i bet there were tons of people who said "Im never getting a cell phone" now its a must... 

Jul 08, 2017 04:49 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your are an inspiration!

Jul 08, 2017 04:08 PM
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Sally Lawrence
Advantage Real Estate - Tehachapi, CA
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Anna, I like you think it's vitally important to be able to respond to changing circumstances with a new plan.  Whether it's your workout routine, a life changing event or something that happens in a transaction, being open to a different solution is vital!

Jul 08, 2017 03:48 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
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Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS - It is very important to be flexible - and adapt to the change as soon as one can!

(And I have few major SHIFTs in my life - moved from India to the USA - worked in IT - to now Real Estate....)

Jul 08, 2017 10:58 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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Anna,

Success in our opinion is being adept at adapting often.  And we do shift  A

Jul 08, 2017 08:34 PM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
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For the most part, yes...but sometimes it takes me longer than others to get it in gear.

 

Jul 08, 2017 08:28 PM
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I roll with the punches and sometime several times a day.

Jul 08, 2017 07:38 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
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We all need to adapt to changing circumstances, Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS ! Congratulations on finding a great alternative.

Jul 08, 2017 04:10 PM
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Right, I like to call it 'adaptation'. When circumstances change, you adapt and change.

Jul 09, 2017 08:44 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
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Yes, indeed. We are alays shifting. And I don't get it, Sandy still gets all the $$$

Jul 09, 2017 06:02 AM
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Carol Williams
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"Shifting" is one of my specialties.  

Jul 09, 2017 05:54 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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It may not always be easy but adjusting/adapting/realigning is a part of life - or at least it should be. 

Jul 09, 2017 05:52 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
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We're walking 3 miles evey morning - usually leaving before 6am...

Jul 09, 2017 05:37 AM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

SHIfT happpens, Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS!!!!

As always, you have countered the challenge with a solution!  You could always move up to Indiana where we have only had a day or two in the low nineties so far this sumer.

Jul 09, 2017 05:08 AM
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Sally K. & David L. Hanson
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When one thing doesn't....or can't work....for reasons beyond our control...ie snow storm...we cook our brains out....market shift...learn and adapt....no options and learning new skills is a great benefit.

Jul 09, 2017 05:01 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
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I've shifted so many times in my life, Anna, I'm downright dizzy!

Jul 09, 2017 04:34 AM
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Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
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Anna I really enjoy the gym, right now I am not a member but love the work out. I try to windusrf and walk my dogs with my wife. I have sold properties and made contacts in the gym.

Jul 09, 2017 03:19 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
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I'm extremely good in shifting between subject and  be focused only on what I'm doing at the moment. Took years of practice. 

Jul 09, 2017 12:41 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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Yes, a lot of shifting going on here prepping for my new dog.

Jul 09, 2017 10:01 AM
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
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You have to shift to last in this business :-) I have never been able to get myself to go to the gym regularly though...-Kasey

Jul 09, 2017 07:53 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS In this business you have to be able to adapt. If not you will be left standing at the train station. You've got the right idea.

Jul 09, 2017 06:32 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
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I can shift on a dime.....anytime....no notice needed.... have done that with every changing market and every new niche....

Jul 09, 2017 06:26 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Yes. I remain flexible. Instead of hiking, last night we went to Full Moon Yoga at Salamander Resort in Middleburg. Kathy did yoga while I hiked around the grounds taking photos.

Jul 09, 2017 05:47 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Sometimes shifting is easier than other times!

Jul 09, 2017 05:45 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 do it, but don't like to do it.

Jul 09, 2017 05:41 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I seem to shift from being retired to a thriving business consistently lately.

Jul 10, 2017 08:29 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
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SHIFT - a KW concept - yeppers use it all the time as needed

Jul 10, 2017 06:01 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
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Thanks for the inspiration.

Jul 10, 2017 05:38 AM