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Rainmaker
1,056,402
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Neither! I kick life's ass with such love and joy and passion that it looks forward to it every day. Life kinda digs me! ❤

Jan 28, 2018 02:00 AM
Rainmaker
7,863,525
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I am thankful to be able to get up each morning.

Jan 28, 2018 05:25 AM
Rainmaker
5,112,581
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't think in terms of difficulties in a day. I get up and do what needs doing... has nothing to do with pride. Money is just my score card as to how well I'm doing.

Jan 28, 2018 04:33 AM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

I think neither-its excitement or anticipation for what things may come

Jan 28, 2018 03:53 AM
Ambassador
3,349,434
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

The gift of life. The ability to get up and do good in the world.  Helping others truly brings more joy to my life. Indeed there are difficulties and struggles along the way. All of that makes me stronger, and better prepared for tomorrow. 

My friend bought me a bracelet for Christmas. It reads. Wake Up. Kick Ass. Repeat. 

Jan 28, 2018 09:36 AM
Ambassador
3,175,093
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Four Chihuahuas that I don't want to clean up after if they decide I've overslept their bladders.  Bill

Jan 28, 2018 05:53 AM
Rainer
177,949
Dr. Karen Lewis, Broker 954-2489149
Align Right Realty K1 Group - Fort Lauderdale, FL
No Compromise When it Comes to Our Clients!

I know it’s part of the game of life...The one thing mainly that drives me is I know there is greatness for me and of me that is going thru the difficulty...Money cometh just keep learning how to solve the problem thru the difficulty..

Jan 28, 2018 05:24 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Why does the day have to be "difficult"?

Jan 28, 2018 04:36 AM
Ambassador
6,418,162
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Not money, more a mission to get a few things done while I am on this earth.

Jan 28, 2018 01:30 AM
Rainmaker
956,252
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

The resulting joy.

Jan 28, 2018 12:37 AM
Rainmaker
1,624,853
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Neither, the words would be passion and faith.

 

Well, of course, bills have to be paid, and ego needs to be fed, but those are not priorities that push you forward for a long time.

Jan 27, 2018 11:58 PM
Rainmaker
759,485
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

Without money you have no pride, so in that order it is

Jan 28, 2018 07:48 AM
Rainmaker
2,221,377
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

My family.

Jan 28, 2018 05:39 AM
Rainmaker
1,553,405
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

GRATITUDE...

1st, what difficulties? I do not start my day that way or in that mindset.

2nd neither pride nor money. I'm straight up excited to be an entrepreneur, I always have been. 

So the answer is GRATITUDE for my: great marriage, great son, fun business and my overall  good life! 

Jan 28, 2018 07:44 AM
Ambassador
2,187,593
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

COFFFEE!  Then jumping on AR. 

Jan 28, 2018 07:18 AM
Rainmaker
853,122
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

I wake up thinking of all of the blessings that the day has in store... And sometimes they're disguised as challenges.  My "big why" drives me:  family. 

Jan 28, 2018 06:22 AM
Rainmaker
2,784,696
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I have a deep gratitude for life & the Life-Giver. I want to give back what I was given in this short period of time. I seek this opportunity always

Jan 28, 2018 06:01 AM
Ambassador
2,456,844
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Neither money nor pride. I like life, even when it is a pain in the butt. There's always something new to experience or learn. So I guess what drives me to get up is life itself. 

 

Jan 28, 2018 04:39 AM
Rainmaker
5,239,949
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not money, not pride but the opportunity to help others!

Jan 28, 2018 04:19 AM
Ambassador
5,254,045
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Neither - it's passion for what I do!

Jan 28, 2018 10:22 PM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Happy to be alive!

Jan 28, 2018 05:16 PM
Ambassador
2,684,569
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

       Life!   

Jan 28, 2018 11:12 AM
Rainer
231,224
Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

if i dont get out of the house, my dog gets hair all over me. 

Jan 28, 2018 08:49 AM
Ambassador
5,060,544
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

It's about enjoying my life, not pride or money. Besides the cats are relentless nags.

Jan 28, 2018 08:07 AM
Rainmaker
970,983
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

I just like to keep moving forward. Not so much for money. 

Jan 28, 2018 05:40 AM
Rainmaker
3,627,172
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Paul.

None of those, it's the ability to get up and love the opportunity to live another day.  

Jan 28, 2018 03:53 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,773
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, - why should we even think of it as a difficult day? Think that we are there for one more day to help someone realize their dreams!

Jan 28, 2018 09:27 PM
Rainmaker
4,176,793
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, many reasons. Great question!

Jan 28, 2018 06:34 PM
Rainmaker
1,506,043
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

My dog.  She comes over to my bed every morning and stares at me until I pet her and get out of bed to feed her.

Jan 28, 2018 10:13 AM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

Neither...

I was raised to get up and get going since age 5.

 Eve

 

Jan 28, 2018 09:49 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,587
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Paul,

Neither.  I love my life!

Jan 28, 2018 08:07 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

it's my morning workout doing strength training....

Jan 28, 2018 07:47 AM
Rainmaker
715,802
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Habit?

Jan 28, 2018 07:38 AM
Rainmaker
577,750
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

It is my three grandchildren whom I make breakfast for every morning, and get them off to school!   THEN, I start workint at Real Estate!

Jan 28, 2018 06:06 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It is breakfast. After that it is habit, real estate is what i do, how i live an dknowing working hard now will one day allow me to sit in the South Florida sun

Jan 28, 2018 06:04 AM
Rainmaker
1,753,313
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Great question, Paul. I love what I do, and each day presents a different challenge. I think I love the game more than money. It's nice to have the bills paid, but I could walk away from this business and make more money. It's the challenge that gets me engaged. 

Jan 28, 2018 08:36 PM
Ambassador
3,167,614
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

actualy I'd say it's my dogs.  And that in a combination with family and gusto for live in general.  Money is not important to me (I have enough) and pride is not something that drives me.

Jan 28, 2018 06:49 PM
Rainmaker
1,323,064
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

I have pride in doing a good job that pays me well enough to enjoy my family and other things that I do when I am not working.

Jan 28, 2018 06:45 PM
Rainmaker
5,027,111
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I'm thankful each day..tomorrow is never promised so I want to make the most of it!

Jan 28, 2018 06:16 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Knowing that people die in bed!

Jan 28, 2018 05:16 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

It is neither. It is the love of life and the anticipation of what the day will bring and what I can bring to it.

Jan 28, 2018 12:34 PM
Rainmaker
902,038
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

The rising sun.

Jan 28, 2018 12:25 PM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Pride is overated and while money may bring comfort I am content to enjoy whatever each new sunrise brings my way.

Jan 28, 2018 11:00 AM
Rainmaker
4,960,541
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

A good cup of coffee.

 

Jan 28, 2018 10:45 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

It's life for me.

Jan 28, 2018 06:31 AM
Rainmaker
2,191,798
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Daily Discipline

Jan 28, 2018 06:03 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

At my age it is always being grateful for still breathing.

Jan 28, 2018 05:51 AM
Ambassador
2,163,033
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

My dog who needs to go out, coffee and opportunities that lay ahead!

Jan 28, 2018 05:29 AM
Rainmaker
5,877,345
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I don't think either, think I get excited about what a day will offer.   See how many new clients, who calls/emails.   

Jan 30, 2018 07:47 AM
Rainmaker
1,241,754
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Every day is a challenge that I look forward to. This is getting ridiculous when people I know who are younger or way younger left us suddenly. 

Jan 28, 2018 07:24 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, Life is too short and I wouldn't want to miss any of it.

Jan 28, 2018 06:24 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Neither.

Jan 28, 2018 03:53 AM