The Only Limits You Have Are the Ones You Put on Yourself

In this issue of Salt Lake Realtor® Magazine, we recognize the accomplishments of our Realtor® 500 top producers. To qualify for the 500, agents had to make a minimum of roughly $11.5 million in gross sales in 2022. The Realtor® 500 represents the top 5% of our 10,000-member association.

These Realtors® know how to rise above difficulty – much like the guest speaker for our Salt Lake Realtor® 500 event, which took place in February at the Hale Centre Theatre.

Ben Kjar was born with a genetic defect that disfigured his face, made it difficult for him to eat and breath, and left him doubting himself. Fortunately, Ben’s parents instilled in him an ability to accept his differences and live life confidently. His message to us was simple, “Be a victor, not a victim.”

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Despite mean-spirited comments about his physical appearance, Ben became a victor by focusing on what he could control – himself.

During his junior high and high school years, Ben became a champion wrestler. He continued wrestling at Utah Valley University, where during his senior year he became the school’s first All-American, finishing fourth at a national tournament.

“Stand on your feet,” Ben said. “People are going to tell you what you are and what you aren’t. They are going to tell you that you can’t do something. And you’re going to defy the odds and you’re going to say, ‘Oh yeah, watch me.’”

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Today, as a successful 39-year-old real estate investor, Ben’s lasting message about being a victor is to “come back with kindness.” When someone says hateful things, it’s unnatural to respond with kindness. “When you hit me, I want to hit back,” he said. “But it’s also a moment of choice. Everyone is going to be angry, but you can choose to pause five seconds, five minutes, or five days and come back as a victor. Come back with kindness.”

Congratulations to this year’s Realtor® 500 recipients. Your hard work, determination, and professionalism has made each of you victors.

Rob Ockey President

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