A Place to Shine

What would Mike Jordan's legacy have been like had he not been able to shine? Sure, he was undoubtedly the most remarkable athlete in our history, and he would have been great no matter what, but what if he would have faced a bunch of unnecessary constraints in the course of his everyday business?

The business of professional basketball is already difficult and competitive without being restricted by top brass every chance they get. Just think, Jordan had to work with some of the most undervalued teammates in Luc Lugler, Bill Cartwright, Jud Beuchler, and a host of other players that probably would not have been heard of had they not played alongside Jordan. Still, he was able to win a total of 6 rings throughout his legendary career.

What if the Bulls' owners had decided that they wouldn't pay him what he was worth? Someone else probably would have. What if the coaches had tried to force Jordan into an offensive scheme that was geared toward a strong inside game, even though Jordan was primarily a shooting guard? What if Scottie Pippen had gotten traded before he and Jordan had developed into the most legendary tandem in a basketball generation?

The real estate market that we are experiencing is in the same situation. The economy is already struggling, and the Government has imposed constraints that are making it even more difficult to succeed. It's at times like this where we need to work harder, become even more educated, and develop from the guidance of industry veterans.

Talent needs the ability to shine, and we can't let egos, seniority, or the desire to "play fair" overwhelm that. They need all of the support and leadership they can get in order to be something more phenomenal than what they would be otherwise. Be a strong leader, and don't restrict your creative or technical talent from reaching higher heights because you are afraid that they might go further than you ever have.