Two days ago, my brother called and asked me: “What are you doing at 4:00 AM on Friday?”

Me: “Um… sleeping?  Yep.  Definitely sleeping.”

Bro: “No you’re not.”

Which, is how you wind up seeing Star Wars: The Force Awakens at 4:00 AM on opening day.  And as I reflect on the experience, I realize there are a lot of lessons to be learned, and connections to buying houses in Grand Rapids.  And don’t worry… no spoilers ahead!

1.  The experience is only as good as the people you’re with.

I saw Star Wars with two of my brothers.  Because we live in different cities, we picked a central location for the movie.  This led me to set an alarm for 2:30 AM… enough time for a quick shower, a gallon of coffee, and arrival at the theater with 3 whole minutes to spare. Continue reading “3 Things a 4:00 AM Showing of Star Wars: The Force Awakens Taught Me About Buying Houses in Grand Rapids” →