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Motivational Monday - Mind Over Matter

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July 03, 2023 03:00 AM

Motivational Monday - Mind Over Matter

How about some Monday inspiration as we delve into the brilliant mind of the world-renowned physicist, Stephen Hawking. Despite being diagnosed with ALS at a young age (21), Hawking's boundless curiosity and indomitable spirit led him to explore the deepest mysteries of the universe.

Rather than allowing his diagnosis to dampen his spirits, he embarked on a remarkable journey, defying all odds and achieving monumental breakthroughs in the face of his severe physical limitations. Today, let's take a moment to reflect on Hawking's unwavering determination to conquer astronomical challenges and maintain a remarkable sense of positivity throughout his extraordinary life. How do you handle life’s challenges?

Knowing his diagnosis and his physical limitations, even only on a superficial level, when you read and re-read this quote, it makes you incredibly self-aware that your limitations are merely bumps in the road. What many view as a challenge, really isn’t one for others. We’re all wired differently but, success is at our reach no matter the limitations.

As they say when you hit an obstacle in life or in business, find a work-around!

Happy Monday!

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Debe. Ponder the positive or the solution to negative thought. Enjoy your day.

Jul 03, 2023 04:44 AM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Kat Palmiotti

406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR® - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

"Be curious" is all by itself a statement to live by! By being curious, we ask questions, and then learn. An amazing thing!

Jul 03, 2023 04:47 AM

Will Hamm

Aurora, CO
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Sham Reddy CRS! You're so right and when we embrace that mindset, the sky is the limit!

Jul 03, 2023 04:49 AM

Sham Reddy CRS

Dayton, OH

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Living with someone with a disability has taught me that if there seems to be no positive at the moment, turning a negative into a positive can be more rewarding than a positive that is in front of you, Wayne Martin.

Jul 03, 2023 04:50 AM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I can't imagine ever losing curiosity, Kat Palmiotti. There is so much more to learn than we already know and that alone will feed my curiosity until the end of my time here!

Jul 03, 2023 04:53 AM

Kat Palmiotti

Kalispell, MT

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Debe,

Great post to remind us when we are faced with life challenges it really is only a bump in the road if you meet it head on and find a work around. Success can be within your reach, no matter what limitations there appear to be in front of you.

Jul 03, 2023 05:47 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

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

Hi Debe,
Whether it is because of the aging process or other circumstances, life constantly evolves. We can't do the things we used to be able to do, but we can still do a lot! We certainly can do more than we ever will. It's really a matter of choosing where to focus our time and energy.

Jul 03, 2023 06:27 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Good Morning Debe and Thank you for the great information to share with us in the Rain. Hope the fur baby are doing good. Make it a great 4th!

Jul 03, 2023 07:31 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is good advice to share.

Enjoy the holiday and have an outstanding week.

Jul 03, 2023 08:44 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Hello Miss Debe! Happy 4th of July! Mind Over Matter has been my mantra for many years. Recently as I began looking into hip surgery I had 2 ortho docs say to me..... How the heck have you been walking on this for 2 years? My answer. Mind Over Matter. And that truly is what kept me going no matter what. And here I am, through the worst of the recovery with my ole friend, Mind Over Matter, and enjoying life through the process.

Jul 03, 2023 09:16 AM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Debe- If anyone had an excuse to throw in the towel, it would have been Stephen Hawking and yet look at the example he set. Our minds control a lot more than we realize.

Jul 03, 2023 06:39 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Debe I know I should be looking up at the stars, but these days if I don't look at my feet I end up tripping and falling. 😋😜🤪

Jul 03, 2023 07:58 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

In our business, it's all about the Plan-B's (a.k.a. the workarounds!) and it works well in life for us too, Dorie Dillard Austin TX!

Jul 04, 2023 07:29 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Carol Williams! You are SO right! I've been enjoying my time with my Daddy this year and with that, I have honed in on work and not as much social media. He is 87 and what a blessing to have him in my life at my age. Savoring my time with him quickly became a priority when I lost my Mom. As you mentioned about life, our priorities do change - constantly!

Jul 04, 2023 07:33 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Phoenix, AZ
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Will Hamm and Happy Fourth to you too! We are enjoying the day with friends and our fur babies are all doing well and loving having company around - that's more attention for them!

Jul 04, 2023 07:33 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Thank you, Roy Kelley and I hope you and Dolores have a lovely Fourth as well!

Jul 04, 2023 07:34 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker, this post could have been written especially for YOU as you do live your life much as I do - and Stephen Hawking as well! With everything we do, mind over matter will get us through.

I hope you and Gary have a lovely Independence Day!

Jul 04, 2023 07:36 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Phoenix, AZ

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh my gosh, I feel the same exact way, Kathy Streib! I cannot imagine being dealt his hand in life and persevering as graciously as he did. He truly was an inspiration and his legacy lives on.

Jul 04, 2023 07:37 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Too funny but, I was helping my Dad with some moving yesterday and had to keep watching my feet as well, George Souto! I figure we can look at the stars when we are comfortably lounging with an adult libation in-hand, right?!!

Jul 04, 2023 07:38 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Featured in BananaTUDE!