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Love the concept. I tried before and failed miserably. I must try again! Thanks, Amy. Via Amy Hahn, Crystal Coast REALTOR, NC (Pine Knoll Shores Realty):
A Complaint Free World! I Love the Sound of That!
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending a seminar with Speaker Will Bowen, Author of "A Complaint Free World".
A good friend of mine, Herb Pearson, has been sending me emails and invitations reminding me of this event for weeks. I started the Complaint Free Challenge several months ago, so I committed to go and was really looking forward to attending. This is a challenge I would like to finish.
Then, on Saturday, in the process of cutting and removing the four trees that fell during our recent & rare snow storm, I aggravated my spondylolisthesis! Can't feel my left leg, sharp pains down my back and I considered not going to the event even though I had committed. I complained (I know, I know) for 2 hours prior to the event that I felt obligated to go, but my back hurts, blah, blah, blah... I'll just take a muscle relaxer, and do it for Herb Pearson!
Boy, am I glad I toughened up and went. It was amazing! Will Bowen is an exceptional speaker, funny, entertaining and motivational. I couldn't wait to get home and share what I had learned with everyone I know.
As Will Bowen defines, a complaint is - a negative and energetic statement that focuses on the situation at hand and not on what you want the situation to be. Will also said that It is not complaining if you speak the facts to the people that can actually do something to fix the situation. So why do we all go home and complain about work to our spouses or our best friend. What do we expect them to do about it?
Complaining effects our mental, physical and emotional health. If that is the case, Why do we complain? I for one want to healthy in every way!
The deal is, You have to wear a fashionable purple bracelet. Every time you complain, you  switch the bracelet to the other arm. Every time you switch the bracelet, you start over at day one. The goal is to go 21 days without complaining because after 21 days, you've created habit...a much more positive habit.
A Tip from me - even tho' I haven't completed the challenge, I have made it to 18 days, and it has made a huge difference in the way I feel and speak! I started over yesterday (complaining about my back...). For me, it's about the way you say what you have to say. There is nothing wrong with saying it's cold outside...FACT! But if you start in a whiny voice, It's so freakin' cold outside, wha, wha, wha...Complaining. My parents took a trip to Australia & New Zealand for one month last year. When they returned home and called, I almost said, "I hate it when you guys are gone", but instead, I said, "I love it when you're home". It's amazing how changing just a couple of words can turn a statement into a positive comment.
One more thing you should know about the challenge; If you complain or point out that someone else is complaining, That's considered a complaint!
So, if you are ready to give up complaining, gossiping and whining, Start the Challenge today. Visit their website at www.acomplaintfreeworld.org and request your purple bracelet, You'll be glad you did! And if you know someone else who could benefit from this wonderful challenge, email the website to them. We all know people who constantly complain, whether in person, in a blog or a comment, on their facebook profile, etc!
*Will Bowen (left) on stage with Five Carteret County Residents who have completed the Challenge*
Brenda Ballard
Angelfish Properties, Emerald Isle, North Carolina
252-241-0044 or 910-316-1717
Brenda@BrendaBallard.com
www.BrendaBallard.com
Too corny, but tonight it seems funny. Guess this day has gone on too long!
In order to keep you abreast of the ever-developing world of musical terminology, we provide herewith the latest additions to the esteemed Harvard Dictionary of Music:
ALLREGRETTO When you're 16 measures into the piece and realize you took too fast a tempo
ANGUS DEI To play with a divinely beefy tone... See More
A PATELLA Accompanied by knee-slapping
APPOLOGGIATURA A composition that you regret playing
APPROXIMATURA A series of notes not intended by the composer, yet played with an "I meant to do that" attitude
APPROXIMENTO A musical entrance that is somewhere in the vicinity of the correct pitch
CACOPHANY [aka CACOUGHONY] A composition incorporating many people with chest colds
CORAL SYMPHONY A large, multi-movement work from Beethoven's Caribbean Period
DILL PICCOLINI An exceedingly small wind instrument that plays only sour notes
FERMANTRA A note held over and over and over and over and . . .
FERMOOTA A note of dubious value held for indefinite length
FIDDLER CRABS Grumpy string players
FLUTE FLIES Those tiny mosquitoes that bother musicians on outdoor gigs
FRUGALHORN A sensible and inexpensive brass instrument
GAUL BLATTER A French horn player
GREGORIAN CHAMP The title bestowed upon the monk who can hold a note the longest
GROUND HOG Someone who takes control of the repeated bass line and won't let anyone else play it
PLACEBO DOMINGO A faux tenor
SCHMALZANDO A sudden burst of music from the Guy Lombardo band
THE RIGHT OF STRINGS Manifesto of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Violists
SPRITZICATO An indication to string instruments to produce a bright and bubbly sound
TEMPO TANTRUM What an elementary school orchestra is having when it's not following the conductor
TROUBLE CLEF Any clef one can't read: e.g., alto clef for pianists
VESUVIOSO An indication to build up to a fiery conclusion
VIBRATTO Child prodigy son of the concertmaster
Brenda Ballard
Angelfish Properties, Emerald Isle, North Carolina
252-241-0044 or 910-316-1717
Brenda@BrendaBallard.com
www.BrendaBallard.com
I have escaped from home for a few days and yes, you've guessed it. I'm staying at a Marriott. "Leave a trail of genius" is the slogan or motto on Marriott notepads and is featured throughout the hotel on various brochures and paperwork.
This little phrase generated some rather serious reflection today. I began to wonder about my legacy and if I even had one. What do I want people to remember about me when I am no longer around? That is to say, when I've moved on, either from this mortal coil, or relocated to Costa Rica as per my exit strategy!
We learned in a Vision Quest session today that we should, if we haven't already done so, determine our purpose, and put it into a few words, on paper. I confess, I've struggled with that for years, both from a spiritual level and a simplistic position of why am I doing what I'm doing.
I've always ‘tested' as a RED. Control freak, Gimme the bottom line, Don't bore me with all the details, and if I've wanted something, I've always gone after it, and 99.9% of the time was not disappointed. Yes, I've been blessed in many ways.
I've always been one after answers, and like things orderly. I try very hard to be right. I've never enjoyed being under the influence because I don't like being out of control. Likewise, I don't like roller coasters, and prefer to drive(in the left lane) as opposed to riding shotgun, unless I'm sleeping.
I enjoy leadership positions as the jobs seem easy to me. I don't mind decision-making and love working toward the betterment of any organization I belong to. I like to think I play well with others, but I really don't know how to play. I just want to get the thing, whatever that is, done-efficiently and completely. Twenty years ago, I decided that I wanted a seat at whatever table where decisions were made about how I earned my living. That's when I worked toward becoming a Realtor® leader.
So back to leaving a trail of whatever...
I'd like to believe I've done no real harm. I hope I've left things I've touched somewhat better than I found them. I hope I've exhibited compassion and care for everyone, loving them as commanded. But please, please get with the program, or get out of my way. No genius, just decency.
My purpose will need a little more R and D. For tonight, I will end with the following:
What motivates me? Why do I get out of bed every morning? Why do I do what I do? Because it's what I'm supposed to do...
I think.
Brenda Ballard
Angelfish Properties, Emerald Isle, North Carolina
252-241-0044 or 910-316-1717
Brenda@BrendaBallard.com
www.BrendaBallard.com
Via Amy Hahn, Crystal Coast REALTOR, NC (Pine Knoll Shores Realty):
What Brand Are You? Do you think Branding is Important?
While in Washington DC for NAR Midyear, I attended a session called, Real You Incorporated. The speaker, Kaira Sturdivant Rouda, author of "Real You Incorporated; 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs" was one of, if not THE most energetic speakers I have ever seen. She explained how important is it to "Brand" yourself in business and stick with it...along with the fact that in order to Brand yourself, you MUST be yourself!!! It makes sense to me, although I have never really had a "Brand", I always try to just be myself. One of the ideas she suggested during the session was to ask everyone you know to describe you in one word. Take your list of words and find the most common word...That is the word that describes you best! People seemed to have a really hard time describing me in one word, but in the end I came up with "Kid At Heart" (Okay, so that's 3 words...I Tried). And I am a kid at heart, but how the heck do I market with that? How do I make that "My Brand"
One of the other suggestions she gave us was to create a "Brand Board". Every time you see a picture that you like, add it to your brand board. I created a live version on a bulletin board in my office and then recreated it on my computer when it was complete. You are then supposed to find the common theme, color, etc. to help you create your brand. Again, I think I can best be described as a "Kid At Heart". My most common colors were green and pink (funny, I hate pink). But, How do I use that to Market myself?
HMMMMM? I put it all aside for a couple of months, and just thought of it yesterday as I found a copy of "Real You, Inc." in my office. I revisited my brand board and this time, the first thing that popped in my mind was that I enjoy the simple things in life...much like a kid! Ferris Wheels, frogs, clouds, birdhouses, chocolate chip cookies, dancing in the rain, strawberries, and the beauty of nature. Okay, so now I am a kid at heart that enjoys the simple things in life. I have a little more to go on now. According to Kiara's Session that I attended, once you find your brand, use it everywhere...business cards, website, blog, etc. My marketing goal for the month for January is to create my brand and utilize it. And also, to read the book again!
Do you have a brand? If not...Do you want one? Can you give me any ideas for my Brand? Do you think it's important to carry a brand? Read Kaira's book; "Real You Incorporated; 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs, it is not just for women! Along with the ideas for being yourself and using it in your business, Kaira offers other inspirational messages and ideas for helping us all grow in our businesses.
"It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not"
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Brenda Ballard
Angelfish Properties, Emerald Isle, North Carolina
252-241-0044 or 910-316-1717
Brenda@BrendaBallard.com
www.BrendaBallard.com
Thanks, Amy for the great blog! Via Amy Hahn, Crystal Coast REALTOR, NC (Pine Knoll Shores Realty):
Carteret County
Association of REALTORS®
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Crystal Coast MLS, Inc.
2009 Annual Installation
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Awards Banquet
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Sheraton Ballroom, Atlantic Beach
Introducing your Carteret County Association of REALTORS® Leadership Team
President: Brenda Ballard
President Elect: Amy Hahn
Treasurer: Micah Shepard
Past President: Daniel Nicholson
Director: Brian Peele
Director: Cirila Cothran
Director: Jane Rouse
Director: Pete Dressel
Director Elect: Sharon Garner-Thompson
Director Elect: Michele Connors
Association Executive: Brenda Roney
Introducing your Crystal Coast MLS, Inc. Leadership Team
President: Mark Mansfield
Vice President: Barry Gurney
Treasurer: Angie O'Bey
Secretary: Brenda Roney
Past President: Becky Flarity
Membership Support: Kathy Durand
Administration: Michele Madison
Director: Jeanette Holland
Director Elect: Carol Basnight
Director Elect: John Vesco
 
 
Brenda Ballard
Angelfish Properties, Emerald Isle, North Carolina
252-241-0044 or 910-316-1717
Brenda@BrendaBallard.com
www.BrendaBallard.com
Via Joeann Fossland, Master Certified Coach (Advantage Solutions Group):
 Thankfulness is good all the time and I so love we have a holiday for it. Thanksgiving is my second favorite holiday (Gotta confess I LOVE Christmas best!). However, it is so nice to have people's awareness of what they are thankful for be the theme of the week...Fun to receive greetings and blessings that give me pause to think.
This morning, in thinking about all of this, I discovered what I am most grateful for right now is for the things that don't look like good news. I know that it is said life is perfect and we are learning from every situation. Certainly, it seems, I often learn more when things are NOT like I want them to be. And, I read something the other day in Mike Dooley's book, Infinite Possibilities:The Art of Living Your Dreams that made me stop and think. He said the universe wants us to have fun and learn and we'd be bored if everything we wanted just manifested immediately. Hmmmmm.... I don't know, I think I could handle that. LOL ...
But I also know..... that a little more patience and recognition that the lessons that come with the waiting for my dreams to manifest are much of what my life lessons are about. The analogy of the importance being in the journey, not the destination seems to apply here for me.
So, while I am blessed with much: my family, my health, my work and the amazing people I get to play with...this week, I am taking some time to appreciate the perfection of the things I am struggling with: A close relationship marred by betrayal, the realization we probably will never move out to our 40 acres and build a home to retire in, the need for all new plumbing in this 47 year old home and a husband who wants to be the contractor but moves much more slowly than I'd like! Although my magic wand of intention is powerful...and cognitively, I understand the lessons in these problems are a gift, I am sure, my challenge is how to handle them with grace and even, perhaps, detachment. This life is so interesting!
Do you have some problems you can be thankful for this week? I hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Brenda Ballard
Angelfish Properties, Emerald Isle, North Carolina
252-241-0044 or 910-316-1717
Brenda@BrendaBallard.com
www.BrendaBallard.com
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Brenda Ballard | Angelfish Properties, Inc | 1-800-COAST NC |
1906 Paulette Road, Morehead City, NC | | Close to schools and shopping.
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| Year Built | 1989 | | Sq Footage | 1,420 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 full, 0 partial | | Floors | Unspecified | | Parking | 2 Car garage | | Lot Size | .54 acres | | HOA/Maint | $0 per month |
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Brenda Ballard
Angelfish Properties, Emerald Isle, North Carolina
252-241-0044 or 910-316-1717
Brenda@BrendaBallard.com
www.BrendaBallard.com
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Brenda Ballard | Angelfish Properties, Inc | 1-800-COAST NC |
127 Sea Shell Lane, Salter Path, NC | | Nestled behind the protective dune of the Roosevelt Nature Preserve in the village of Salter Path, this maintained home is private yet secluded.
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| Year Built | 1966 | | Sq Footage | 1,260 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 full, 0 partial | | Floors | 1 | | Parking | 2 Car garage | | Lot Size | .43 acres | | HOA/Maint | $0 per month | | |
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Brenda Ballard
Angelfish Properties, Emerald Isle, North Carolina
252-241-0044 or 910-316-1717
Brenda@BrendaBallard.com
www.BrendaBallard.com
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Brenda Ballard | Angelfish Properties, Inc | 1-800-COAST NC |
123 Sea Shell Lane, Salter Path, NC | | Nestled behind the protective dunes of Roosevelt Nature Preserve in the village of Salter Path. This beautiful home is private and secluded.
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| Year Built | 1971 | | Sq Footage | 1,600 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 full, 0 partial | | Floors | 1 | | Parking | None | | Lot Size | 05 acres | | HOA/Maint | $0 per month | | |
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Brenda Ballard
Angelfish Properties, Emerald Isle, North Carolina
252-241-0044 or 910-316-1717
Brenda@BrendaBallard.com
www.BrendaBallard.com
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Brenda Ballard | Angelfish Properties, Inc | 1-800-COAST NC |
3510 Country Club Road, Morehead City, NC | | Lovely, older home on huge lot in very desirable Country Club Heights. Moments away from shopping, schools, medical facilities.
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| Year Built | 1965 | | Sq Footage | 1,740 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 full, 0 partial | | Floors | 1 | | Parking | None | | Lot Size | .69 acres | | HOA/Maint | $0 per month |
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| Highly desirable Country Club Heights location. Convenient to medical facilities, shopping, beaches. | | |
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Angelfish Properties, Emerald Isle, North Carolina
252-241-0044 or 910-316-1717
Brenda@BrendaBallard.com
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Emerald Isle,
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