Aesop's Fables: 5 Lessons for Realtors®-Part 2

(This is the second in a series.) One of the most illustrative and useful approaches to conveying truth is by way of the fable. According to Webster's, a fable is: "a narration intended to enforce a useful truth; especially one in which animals speak and act like human beings." Probably the most well known of all fable writers was a guy named Aesop. You've heard of him. Some of Aesop's most famous fables include: The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing; The Tortoise and the Hare; The Goose with the Golden Eggs; The Fox and the Grapes. Which leads to where I'm really wanting to run with this. Simply put, I'm going to be highlighting some other of Aesop's fables/teachings that you may or may not be familiar with and for the purpose and focus of offering helpful business reminders to real estate professionals in particular. (But really these are applicable in any career and/or individual's setting.) And so here we go with...

Aesop's Fables: 5 Lessons for Realtors®-Part 2:
(You can read each fable by clicking on the title.)

Fable #1: The Mountains in Labour. "Much outcry, little outcome." There are those that can talk a great game, but if they don't put up, maybe they ought to shut up?

Fable #2: The Two Fellows and the Bear. "Never trust a friend who deserts you in a pinch." A friend will be there when you need him or her most.

Fable #3: The Bald Man and the Fly. "You will only injure yourself if you take notice of despicable enemies." Offenses will come, but you're their second victim if you strike back.

Fable: #4: The Fox and the Mask. "Outside show is a poor subsititue for inner worth." People can be the best at what they do when they compromised their character to get there.

Fable #5: The Lion in Love. "Love can tame the wildest." Sometimes our affections short-circuit our brains.

For more of Aesop's Fables, click HERE.

Watch for: "Aesop's Fables: 5 Lessons for Realtors®-Part 3" to come soon.