There is much history in my family. My grandparents from both sides experienced Spanish colonialism, American occupation, Japanese Imperial Rule and both World Wars. My parents experienced overwhelming fear at a young age fron the atrocities committed around them during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.
As young adults, my parents dreamt of studying in San Francisco. They accomplished this dream and endured seemingly insurmountable hardships to accomplish this dreams. Now, it is up to me to continue the story of our heroic family - a legacy that will handed down from generation to generation.
And so, I begin. With stories recounting the adventures of the previous generation, the heroes in my family, their accomplishment and my personal experiences - good or bad- with these elders. I share it all with my children and my grandchildren.
Three of my children are currently involved in the real estate. Their exposure to the business is through me and they are still learning the business. They will eventually experience firsthand the challenges of this business. They see understand the importance of resilience in the face of challenges. They will understand the need for creativity - whether it is involves marketing ideas, a flier or a website design. They observe the benefits of mentoring. They realize the importance of personal involvement and responsibility for each buyer or seller.
To become skilled future real estate agents, they are learning to make effective cold calls. This will teach them to communicate clearly and organize their thoughts. They are beginning to understand the different aspects of goal setting . This gives them the opportunity to recognize the importance of setting priorities, creating personal boundaries and keeping specific attainable goals in front of them.
Through my stories and the time I spend with them, my young grandchildren are learning about their ancestry and their familial heritage. They are learning that they too have a role in the future of the world and that they can affect changes now for the future.
This is my legacy. My children and granchildren. When they take their rightful place in our society, when they become the caring conscious leaders they are capable of being , then they have truly shared my legacy.
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