Reflection

It's been an exciting couple weeks since I've been back from Dubai. I've been on the road a bunch to Los Angeles, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Big Bear Lake and Denver. In the next two weeks I'll be in San Diego again and then in Utah. All I want to do is stay home with my wife and dog!

That's not totally true- I've been having one of the best times of my life with business lately. I'll save that for another post though.

In addition to trying to strategize on how to take advantage of what may be the best buying environment of my real estate career, I've been thinking a lot about the things that are REALLY important in life.

Those feelings started when I was staying in a suite at the Atlantis Palm all by myself a few weeks ago in Dubai (my partner left a few days before me). I went to the mega-waterslide park by myself (don't tell anyone). I was surrounded by celebrities, Bentleys, Iron Chefs, hotels dripping with opulence, and 5-star everything.

I'd be lying to say that I wasn't impressed to some degree. However, it was so lavish that it gave me clarity that even the best that this world has to offer isn't nearly as important as my family, my friends, and my faith.

One of my best friends suffered a tragic loss. Another one had a relationship end. Another one is having a baby. Another one had a major life accomplishment. Life is a crazy dance.

Being present with friends and family is the most lucrative pursuit in my opinion.