I love spin class.  It is beneficial for me physically, emotionally and spiritually.  It is extremely therapeutic.  Over the next few blogs, I will use what I learn in spin class and apply it to business.  Today while I was spinning, the instructor yelled to us over loud music, “Do you see these empty bikes?  You decided to show up today.  Someone else decided to sleep in.  You are already one step ahead of them.”   The real estate market has been difficult over the past several years.  While business is improving, it is still not as easy as it was 10 years ago when pretty much anyone could buy a home because lenders gave money freely.  I doubt we will ever see that kind of market again, and I am grateful.  While I enjoyed the ease of the transaction and, of course, the financial benefit, I did not have to push myself to be successful like I have over the past several years.  I have learned so much more about the industry and how to be a Realtor.  Trials bring growth.  However,