American Responsibility

It has become my goal to begin each day with an attitude of gratitude, and as I age it has become even more important to me to do so. I can never predict what the day will bring, but I can decide how I begin it. It seems the times we are currently living through give us more reasons to be reflective and to seek out the positives. And if we can find the time and have the will to do so, the positives are there.

I think back to those who have walked this journey before us: our parents, our grandparents and the footsteps they left for us to follow. And it is in remembering that we find the strength and the guidance to leave footprints for the future generations to follow, just as those who have gone before have done for us. Sometimes I wish I had a crystal ball to see the future and, then in further reflection, I am glad I do not. I believe in the good of my fellow man and of the great country and city I am fortunate to call home.

As we approach this all important election, I encourage each of you to make the effort, to wait in the lines, to do whatever it takes to exercise this great right to vote for the next President of the United States. The things that unite us as Americans are far greater than the things that divide us as individuals. I believe in you, in our country and in our future. The footsteps left for us to follow will see us through, just as the ones we leave will be so important to this chapter in our history.

No one can deny that we are facing challenges. Real Estate has certainly seen its share, but the real estate market will recover. The signs are already there. Let us be reminded that the byproduct of panic is opportunity. Let us emulate the late civic and business leader Arthur Rubloff. Arthur was an optimist. In 1930 he started one of the most successful real estate firms in history. He was not deterred by market conditions. He knew that experience and dedication would win the day.

Each and every one of us can rely upon our experience as Americans, as dedicated members of this society, in approaching our future. We are survivors and we will survive, both individually and collectively. For more information contact me by visiting my website or call 312-264-5864 or e-mail cengel@rubloff.com.