Stay The Blazes Home

Back in April of 2020 when we were deep into the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic former Premier Stephen MacNeil of Nova Scotia famously told the residents of Nova Scotia to “Stay the Blazes home” so we could help flatten the curve and lower our case counts of this virus. Now just over a year later with our daily case numbers rising out of control new Premier Iain Rankin is basically telling us to “ Stay the Blazes home” again.

Some people think that this is an affront to their personal freedom to do whatever they want whenever they want. However this could not be farther from the truth. During a pandemic one person’s selfish action could negatively effect many people. You could be asymptomatic and not realize that you are infected and spread the virus to everyone you meet. 

This is 2021 not 1918, most ( yes not everyone) can now work remotely from home. I am thankful that both myself and my wife are able to do that. Groceries can be delivered if needed, you can stream almost any show or movie under the sun and if you are missing the gym you can go for a run or do an online pilates class. 

The point is that yes it is inconvenient but staying home will not kill you as I don’t think anyone has really died of boredom, I am sure my teenagers would disagree. However if you must go out to get gas, groceries or to visit the pharmacy make sure that you wear a mask, stay at least 6 feet apart from other people and don’t forget to wash your hands.

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Cheers,

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

Blah

Sometimes for whatever reason you just feel blah. It could be that you’ve not gotten enough sleep or that you have realized that you have worked the last 21 days straight with out taking a break. It happens to the best of us, and today just happens to be one of those days. Like everything in life, this too shall pass.

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Cheers,

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

Consistency

Some people say the key to success is massive action. While I think that massive action is definitely a contributing factor, I would rather think that the overwhelming attribute is consistency.

Just because you did a crossfit class this week on Tuesday does not make you fit. The same goes if you became inspired by a weekend seminar and bolted out of the gate on Monday and polished off 75 cold calls to prospective clients. You are no further ahead in both cases if you’re either too sore or too tired to do anything the following day.

It’s best if you start small, make it a daily ritual or pattern then work on adding to it with more intensity and focus as time goes on. You won’t get fit by working out intently once or burning yourself out with massive action over a short period of time. It’s more sustainable to do it consistently by starting small and repeating it every day until you achieve the target that you were aiming at. Crawl first, then walk then run. Master each step by doing it consistently and you will hit your goal in no time flat.

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Cheers,

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

Screentime

Each Sunday morning my iPhone gives me a report telling me how much time I’ve spent staring at my phone. Last Sunday it came up that I was spending on average 4 hours a day. Now that blew me away as I though that I being fairly productive with my time. Since then I have made a concerted effort not to waste time on my phone and to use it only when necessary. So when the report came up this morning saying that I’ve reduced my Screentime by 80% I was very pleased.

Weather you are rich or poor, young or old we all have only 86,400 seconds in a day. Once spent you will never get them back, so spend them wisely. Even though most people treat money as a finite resource, it really isn’t as you can always make more. Your only true finite resource in your life is time. Those on their deathbeds never wished they could of spent more time scrolling Facebook, Instagram or playing candy crush. They don’t even think they should of spent more time at the office. It is always that they wish that they could of spent more time with family and loved ones.

Let me help you re-finance your current home or help you finance your dream home so you can spend more quality time with those you love. Remember make some efforts to convert your screen time into quality time instead.

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Cheers,

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

Sunday Runday!

For as long as I can remember my Sunday tradition has been to strap on the trainers and go for a nice long run. I know lots of people exercise with the intention of getting into better shape. However for me it has alway been a passion and an outlet to let off my steam and help me forget about what else may be happening in my life. The fitness aspect has just been a great side effect.

What do you do to help you deal the stress in your life? Some great ideas are but not limited to, going for a walk, meditation, weight training, cycling, skiing, reading, cooking or as I have shared, one of my favourites which is running.

We all need an outlet to help us let go whatever may be stressful in our lives. There are tons of bad ones which I won’t list here, try to find one that helps you clear your head and helps you move in a positive direction. If it’s running maybe we may cross paths some day out on a run.

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Cheers,

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

Happy Dance!

When things start to go well, no matter how small, you need to take some time and do a little “Happy Dance”. Celebrate the victories along your path to much larger successes. This is what living is all about. It’s not about the destination of some way off big goal, it is about enjoying the process along the way.

Have an excellent Saturday.

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Cheers,

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

Happy Easter & Joyeuses Pâques

Just a quick note to wish everyone a very Happy Easter, et Joyeuses Pâques tout le monde.

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Cheers,

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

It’s Grrrreat!

It’s not just a Good Friday, it’s a Great Friday. Getting up without having to rush around and drive anybody anywhere or have to call anybody is a great feeling. Got to meditate and do my workout before anyone even got up. I love holiday’s like this where sometimes the best use of our time is to settle down with a great book.

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Cheers,

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

My Kettlebell

Yes I know I am a mortgage broker but that is not all I do, even though it does consume a lot of my time lately. One of my passions is fitness. With the past year being very difficult to get a consistent routine going at a gym, I started doing all my workouts in my “unheated garage”. After going through a cold Canadian winter, the key to a good workout in a cold garage is a long warmup!

So while I have a spin bike, speed rope, dumbbells, medicine ball, an olympic bar and an assortment of bumper plates, my favourite thing recently is my kettlebell. It just can’t be beat for the variety of movements that can be done with it and get a total body workout.

Take your pick from Turkish get-ups, Russian or American kettlebell swings, goblet squats, snatches, lunges or clean & jerks. You just can’t go wrong with a good kettlebell. However my recent favourite is the 10,000 kettlebell swing challenge. I have not finished it yet but it is certainly a great workout.

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage ( sometimes fitness too) needs.

Cheers,

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

Shack Happy

Shack Happy, Cabin Fever or whatever you want to call it you’re feeling cranky from being stuck inside with the same people for way too long. March Break is almost over, just be thankful that it didn’t last as long as the March Break that never ended in 2020. Now that the weather is finally starting to warm up and Spring 2021 is officially here today, to put yourself in a better mood go for a walk or better yet a run. Change your surrounding and just get out and move your body for at least 30 minutes. It will do yourself some good as well it will be beneficial for those you live with.

If you in fact desire to change where you live, please touch base with me so I can work to get you pre approved so you can be well on your way to your next property.

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Cheers,

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).