The words of Franklin Roosevelt, “We have nothing to fear but fear itself” ring true even today.  Fear seems to be more rampant in modern times, though, because we are constantly fed conspiracy theories, fear-mongering, bad news through what seem like limitless media outlets.  Angry little men can sit in their remote cabins raging against the government.  Faceless commenters can spread the seeds of discontent in what should’ve been positive news stories.  Even television media have shifted to where they call “opinion” news.

The biggest surprise today is that houses are selling at all given job and economic fears that proliferate from everywhere. Yet homes are selling.  Yes, at lower prices in most areas.  Yes, with concessions made by the seller.

But I think we should take a moment and thank the buyers who are out there right now.  You’ve faced your fears and made that big financial commitment that will inevitably help our economy grow again.  You deserve our applause for overcoming the fears you might have had to buy.  Bravo!

If you want to read about someone else who has overcome fear - though they feel it every single day - read what Jonathan Washburn of Seattle did,

One thing led to another and now I find myself running a business that is blazing a trail of innovation and yet at the same time foraging for survival. Everyday I am charged to do at least one thing that is well beyond my knowledge level, skill level, talent level, or experience level; often times it is beyond my level on all four fronts. But I do that thing anyways. I put myself into the position that I have no choice but show up and do my best.

Rock on, Jonathan.

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