OK, so I had to debate between writing about some of the ridiculous calls made
by the officials in the Superbowl, the top 18 reasons why summer is better than
winter, or how much I want to throw my home computer out the window because I'm
SICK TO DEATH of the error messages I continually get!!
That's when I received an email from my dad with the following video.
See, Dad
isn't the most politically correct person ever, but this email hit the nail on
the head. The video was titled "Two (plug in your least-favorite political
party here) on an Escalator" Maybe some of you have seen it. It shows two
affluent-looking people riding up an escalator in a big, beautiful glass
business complex. They're obviously busy and rushing on their way to something
important. They're right in the middle of their ascension when suddenly the
escalator stops!
Now, most people would probably gripe a little about the escalator stopping
(as an inconvenience) but would then walk out the remaining steps. That's the
funny thing about the video. You see, when these two saw that they were
"stranded" they just stood there complaining and yelling for help. At one point
the man said, "I can't believe this has happened to me" while the lady says, "I
don't have time for this."
Want to know why this video has such a funny ring to it? It's because we've
all been guilty at one time or another of having the same 'someone help me'
mentality when we had the ability to help ourself all along. Don't believe me?
When was the last time you had any of these thoughts:
* Aw crud, I forgot to change the oil in the truck...I wish I would have
done it Saturday when I had the time.
* I wish we would have taken more family trips when the kids were
'small'.
* Boy, had I known home values would be where they're at today I would have
rented over the last two years instead of bought.
* If I only knew gas was going to be $3.00 a gallon today I would
have bought a life-time supply five years ago when it was $0.99!
See, it's human nature to live some of our life in the rear view mirror
wishing would could have certain 'do-overs' or that we could have someone reach
out and help us when we perceive that we don't have the ability for ourselves.
Where we separate ourselves from the crowd of 'wishers' and turn into a 'do-er'
is when we make the initial decision and allow the process to take place.
You have an opportunity to become a 'do-er' right now and
leave the crowd of 'wishers' behind. Since 1971 when Fannie Mae started
tracking interest rates there has only been ONE TIME IN 38
years where 30 year interest rates have been below 5%. Do you
know when that was? That's right...it was three weeks ago. And since I didn't
hear from you, I'm suspecting that you're one of those that are looking in the
rear view mirror saying, "Dang! I really blew that chance."
Well, if you did say that then here's what you need to do. Respond RIGHT NOW
to this email and I'll make sure you don't miss that opportunity again. Rates
are trending back downward, but it's not going to be something that you'll be
able to call up and lock the same day. Banks are extremely backed up with the
enormous volume that was booked three weeks ago. We need to get you started so
when it happens (very soon) you don't miss out again!
Respond to this email and I'll take care of the rest. That's it! No
headaches, no hassles.
