This New World

A few years ago I began hearing about the economic changes that were looming in our future. How the economy just couldn't sustain itself and how we'd look differently at our lives and how we live them. I'm now convinced that the new world is here.

People are simplifying their lives. When the economic bubble burst it often erased years of savings that may never be recouped. Many lost their jobs and are now doing work they never thought of doing just ten years ago. People tell me they have a better view of what's truly important. They seem to have a simpler view of life and how the simpler things can be just as beautiful.

People are cutting their losses and charting a new course into the future. They survived the worst of the economic crisis, although tattered to varying degrees. They are becoming calm, clear-sighted, and focused on what needs to be done.

People are looking at risk differently. They're looking for real value and taking the time to compare. The sheep mentality is gone and has been replaced with strong independence and individual responsibility.

So what does this have to do with my real estate business? Nothing really .. or possibly everything. I'm fascinated with the change we're enduring and the impact it's having on people. It may be uncomfortable, it may be difficult, but I'm beginning to think we'll be better for it.

I'm very interested in what others have to say on this subject.