“The way to a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.” -Socrates, classical Greek (Athenian) philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy. How much thought do you give to your reputation? In real estate, your reputation is your most powerful engine for referrals. If tainted, it can [...]
“For a long time it seemed to me that life was about to begin — real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time to still be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me [...]
“To often a vast collection of possessions ends up possessing its owner. The asset I most value, aside from health, is interesting, diverse, and long-standing friends.” Warren Buffett, American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. Networking is one of those words that makes some people bristle. This is especially true of the introverts out there who [...]
“Perhaps the truth depends on a walk around the lake.” -Wallace Stevens, American modernist poet. Have you ever stopped to consider how much of the stress in our lives is self-generated? Our minds are marvelous for making meaning and order, but they can also get in the way of living in the present. That voice [...]
“But that’s the nature of money. Whether you have it or not, whether you want it or not, whether you like it or not, it will try to define your days. Our task as human beings is not to let it.” -Phil Knight, American business magnate and philanthropist, co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc. [...]
“If one is forever cautious, can one remain a human being?” -Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, Russian novelist, historian, and short story writer It’s natural to assess risk as we consider new adventures. Whether in business or in relationships, we plan, we size up our odds, and we imagine outcomes. Very little in this life is a sure [...]
“You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.” -Golda Meir, Israeli teacher, kibbutznik, stateswoman, politician and the fourth Prime Minister of Israel The atmosphere in a home has a huge impact not only on how people perceive a home, but how they feel having spent time in the home. As a real estate pro, you [...]
“Human beings are perhaps never more frightening than when they are convinced beyond doubt that they are right.” -Laurens van der Post, Afrikaner author, farmer, war hero, political adviser. I wanted to set aside some time this week to introduce a decision making tool you might find helpful as you develop your real estate career [...]
“There are no traffic jams along the extra mile.” -Roger Staubach, Former American football quarterback. As the spring market heats up and a fresh field of listings begin to bloom, you may find yourself busier than you have been in several months. Sometimes your schedule will get long and meeting the day’s basic obligations will [...]
“Prestige is like a powerful magnet that warps even your beliefs about what you enjoy. It causes you to work not on what you like, but what you’d like to like.” Paul Graham, English born computer scientist, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, author, and blogger. Every waking hour is an opportunity to pursue what matters to you. [...]
