There's no easy way to get around this

I have a question for you.

And I need is your honest answer.  Have you ever stood in front of your microwave and impatiently pressed the open button at right about seven seconds?

Delayed gratification--not the most popular subject. 

Anthony Bourdain, the wildly followed rebel travel t.v host--one of the rare products of the tube worth giving your hour to.  And why? Fanatical attention to details.  You'll never feel guilty for putting down your book to backpack with him weekdays at 10pm.

It's not easy to find the Bourdains out there, the ones who refuses to settle for good enough.  Especially in our real estate industry.  

This market downturn feels like your high school physics teacher who won't let you pass until you give everything you have. And many times I catch my mind and my body grumbling, "is it even worth it?" "Take the easy way out." "You don't have to deal with this."

But there's no turning back.  The ship has left. 

And you know what? It feels achingly good.  Bittersweet. 

"Do your worst, but I'm here to stay."