We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.
 -- Winston Churchill

I recently finished reading the book, the Go-Giver.  It's a short little book, in about two hours at a Sunday afternoon open house I finished it.  I read, or listen to books on CD, at every possible moment and I must say it's been a long time since I found a book so thought-provoking with regard to my Door County real estate business life--or my personal life--and so inspiring.

The book, the Go-Giver, is about people so generous they happily help others, even those who may be their competitors.  Well, in the last week I was helped professionally by two very generous people--two true go-givers. 

One is in my company, I was struggling with a problem and he took almost an hour to help me work through it.  Real estate is a competitive business and I truly find my new company, Micoley & Company, filled with fellow associates who are so giving and open to seeing each other succeed.  Simply refreshing. 

Then, I dropped a note to a Realtor in Texas after implenting a letter into my business that she uses in one of her business systems.  I received a very warm reply and felt that this was someone I would surely want to meet.  Today, I received her complete system.  I am awed, grateful and inspired.  The Realtor does not know me, but her generous spirit caused her to reach out and help a stranger who is a thousand miles away.  Her kindness to me, a fellow Realtor, and her desire to see me succeed will surely have me remembering her anytime I hear of someone with a real estate need in her city.

You know how when you buy a car you all of a sudden see "your" car all over the road and all around you?  I've discovered that there are go-givers all around me--in Door County and even a thousand miles away in Texas.  I only need to open my heart and mind for them to enter, and by doing so I hope that I will become a generous go-giver in my real estate business, in my community and with my friends and family.

The Go-Giver isn't just a business book, so if you've not read it I encourage you to check it out at your library.  You won't be disappointed.

We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.
 -- Winston Churchill

Have a fantastic weekend!  It's cold here in Door County but the sun has been shining and my strawberry plants are stretching to peek out from under their blanket of straw, so I just know warm weather is on its way!