Have you seen everyone?

I opened my mail this morning and found four of the exact same real estate advertisements. 

Printed on the back were six homes all within a 3 mile radius..

SOLD. 

Why on earth is this real estate company showing me nearby homes that have already been sold?

If I cared enough, I might go online and search how much they were sold for. 

And depending on the amount, I might get excited and think I can sell my house for the same amount too. 

These agents want me to know homes in my neighborhood are selling. 

And not only are the homes around me selling, but they’re being sold by homeowners who look like me, own a home like me, and share other “just like me” similarities.

If everyone around you is doing it, why aren't you?

If you visit my job and look up on the front wall, front and center, you will find a nice plaque featuring the names of all the employees of the month for the past year. 

It's a message from the company..

If everyone around you is doing it, why aren’t you? 

And just yesterday a family friend was given a personalized Ipad by her principal for three years of perfect attendance.

I wonder how long before more teachers adopt that mindset. 

If they do, the question will begin to bubble..

If everyone around you is doing it, why aren’t you? 

And just like my friend there are probably people around you who are doing incredible things. 

Showing up everyday for the people they serve. Serving their communities. Giving to great causes. 

And so the only question is..

And if no one around you is doing it, here are two choices. 

Sell your house and move. 

Or

Lead. 

Be the first person around you to do it. 

After all, isn’t that what we do around here?