A THANKSGIVING MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE
By
Rafael Aquino
Published November 27, 2024
As we
prepare for Thanksgiving tomorrow, I want to take a moment to
express my gratitude to you, the readers of this blog. You take time
out of your busy days, filled with responsibilities and challenges,
to learn, grow, and improve your communities. That speaks volumes
about your dedication and commitment to personal and professional
growth.
I am
deeply thankful for you because what you do reflects
true leadership. You give your time and energy to improve your
communities, even though it often goes unrecognized and unpaid. That
selflessness is the essence of community leadership and the
foundation of thriving associations.
Gratitude for This Industry
I am also
profoundly grateful for this industry. Community association
management has allowed me to grow as a person and a leader. It has
taught me patience, resilience, and the importance of building
meaningful connections.
Yes, this
industry can be challenging. We often find ourselves navigating
difficult situations where associations are frequently criticized.
The media tends to highlight what goes wrong, while the countless
good things—the wins, the growth, the sense of community—often go
unnoticed.
But I find
my inspiration in those quiet, meaningful moments.
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When I see team
members achieving promotions and reaching new milestones in
their careers.
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When I receive
emails from residents expressing gratitude for the work being
done in their communities.
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I love reading our
Google reviews, comments, or posts from people who say that
something they learned here helped them lead better or solve a
problem.
Those
moments fill me with pride and give me the energy to keep going.
They remind me that what we do matters for today and the future of
the communities we serve.
As we head
into Thanksgiving, I want to leave you with a positive message that
resonates deeply with me, inspired by Tony Robbins:
"Gratitude is the antidote to fear. When you live in a state of
gratitude, you see every challenge as a gift and every obstacle as
an opportunity to grow."
In our
work, we will continue to face criticism and challenges, but when we
focus on the good, the lives we impact, the communities we
strengthen, the growth we inspire, we transform those challenges
into something meaningful.
Thank you
for being part of this journey. Thank you for your leadership,
perseverance, and commitment to growth. Together, we are making a
difference.
I wish you
and your loved ones a joyful and meaningful Thanksgiving.
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