Let me state up front that I could not work for me. After doing things my way for so many years I have become somewhat set in my ways.
I have always taken pride in the fact that I have the ability to put on so many different hats to get the job done. And I have always been reticent when it comes to paying for something that I can do myself.
But there are some days when I wish I could tell the “boss” to stick it where the sun doesn’t shine.
I am my own harshest critic. I demand a lot and my expectations are high. When I fall short I have a hard time letting go.
No one is perfect. We all make mistakes.
Easier said than accepted!
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Richard - You are set in your ways? I would have been surprised if you were not. Successful real estate professionals have standards and expectations of high performance they place on themselves as well as others.
what I want to know is who is the boss when you get home? I actually have a harder time holding others to "my standards" than myself. But I'm working on that.
Richard - I can surly relate to this one! Debbie and I have been discussing for two months now how we can find more down time. With both being type A+ and being our boss it's good in theory but so far not happening in our world. Ugh.
Richard ... I'm blessed with a great broker and a wonderful husband! No bad bosses in my world ... Amen!
Richard, It's taken me many years, but I've finally gotten to the point that I'm willing to pay other people to do some things I'm capable of doing just because they'll either do it more quickly or better than I could. Time has become more precious than dollars in many instances. Bill
Richard - Good Morning the sign of perfection is a person that can look beyond others lack of perfection.
I am so with you...I admit I am a control freak, very impatient and hold myself and others to impossible standards....oops!
I'm constantly beating myself up about what I do or don't do. It's part of my past consulting days when the only person I had to tell me what to do was me. These days I push myself but not too hard. But there is the occassion when I criticize a lot. I get worked up and frustrated. It's hard not taking that out on those around me but I try.
Good morning Richard. I laughed when I read this. We are very much alike. It isn't always easy being green. Have a great day.
I also have a problem with paying people to do what I can do myself, particularly if I believe I can do it better. But it is necessary to delegate or outsource if we want to grow our businesses and not just create jobs for ourselves.
I don't know if the right phrase set in your ways truly paints the right picture. I like to think that after all the years of experience I know what works well for me and how it achieves my expectations. I'm always open to new ideas but when I have a system that achieves good results then I hold firm. If it isn't broke then why try to fix adage.
Gary...
I kind of thought that I would get several "amens" to this post. Thanks.
Tammy...
"At this this I will invoke my Fifth Amendment right to not testify."Lol and THX.
John...
It's a tough role, isn't it? Thanks my friend.
Richard, boy do i so hear you...i am extremely tough on myself too...I try to breathe deeply in those instances just like I did when I was in corporate life...
Well Richard, I guess you could stand in front of a mirror and give it to yourself and then get back to work or quit for the day....
Know what you mean though.
Have a great weekend.
Gloria
Yeah...I admit that I, too, have a hard time paying someone to do something I can do myself. Definitely have some control issues. Sigh...
Richard: I have a hard time calling in sick to the boss....o wait - I am the boss! I know just what you mean...good luck in the future with the boss you have.