1. Financial literacy. OKCMAR members are encouraged to build on the strong legacy of volunteering within our communities by teaching financial literacy to high school students.

2. Illuminating community. OKCMAR members are encouraged to continue supporting community development and property ownership through initiatives such as The Way Home.

3. Member financial wellness. OKCMAR members are encouraged to become financially stronger through education offered by the association, our affiliates, as well as trusted local, state and national resources.

4. Sustainability. OKCMAR members are encouraged to continue supporting sustainable housing through advocacy and volunteerism.

5. Future leaders. OKCMAR’s Leadership Academy, committees, networking groups and task forces are valuable resources for identifying and developing leaders. As “iron sharpens iron”, active participation is encouraged.

6. Member success. OKCMAR members are encouraged to continue their passionate involvement in the areas of advocacy, education and professionalism to support growth personally, professionally and within their communities.

To quote Sheryl Chinowth, “REALTORS® represent an important profession. We are literally putting people on the foundations of their lives, safety, health, family and memories.”

We currently face many challenges, which may be viewed as either oppressive obstacles or opportunities for growth. The choice is in our minds. There is a lot of fear (False Evidence Appearing Real) regarding the uncertainties of inflation, rising interest rates, low inventory and lawsuits. How shall we respond to these circumstances? I’ll share a few quotes from The Coffee Bean by Jon Gordon and Damon West:

“Life is often like a pot of very hot water. It can be a harsh, stressful, and difficult place. You will find yourself in environments and facing conditions that test who you truly are, and can change, weaken or harden you if you let them.”

“You can be like the carrot that is weakened and softened by its environment. You can be like the egg that is hardened by its environment. Or you can be like the coffee bean that that transforms its environment.”



“Failure is not a definition. It is an event.”

“Love casts out fear (they cannot occupy the same space in our minds at the same time).”

“Choose to be the coffee bean who leads with love, and fear will have no power over you.”



“Choose to become problem solvers and solution seekers, instead of blamers and complainers.”

Choose to be like the transformative coffee bean as OKCMAR does more in 2024!