Let Your Advice Be Soft - 04/30/09 06:17 PM
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Let Your Advice Be Soft
 
"Advice is like snow,
the softer it falls,
the longer it dwelled upon,
and the deeper it
sinks into the mind."
Samuel Taylor Coleridge  
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Let your advice be soft. 
Let your advice fall gently for the highest and lasting impact.   
Hard advice can be perceived as demanding and can fall on deaf ears. Hard advice will be seem as confrontational and cause a breakdown in a relationship and in the communications.   
Soft advice is seen as … (26 comments)

Become Irreplaceable - 04/30/09 09:28 AM
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Become Irreplaceable
 
"The top 20% in any profession
are never unemployed."
Brian Tracy, Author, speaker
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Become irreplaceable. 
When we move into the top of our chosen profession we become a valued resource. When we are in the top 20% of our profession we become irreplaceable.
People at the top of their profession are seen as a person of influence with their opinions being highly valued.   
At the top of our profession we create the means to financial freedom and have the ability … (37 comments)

When You’re Faced With Making A Decision You Have Two Choices - 04/29/09 07:55 PM
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
When You're Faced With Making A Decision You Have Two Choices
 
"You always have two choices:
your commitment
versus your fear."
Sammy Davis Jr., American entertainer
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
When you're faced with making a decision you have two choices.  
Decision can be faced with fear and uncertainly both of which causes a lack of confidence in the decision making process. As a result what occurs is procrastination, poor decisions making, or no decisions being made.   
When we face a decision with confidence, we'll make … (12 comments)

Formula for Success - 04/29/09 05:01 PM
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Formula for Success
 
"Don't brother just to be
better than your
contemporaries or predecessors.
Try to be better than yourself."
William Faulkner, author
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Formula for success  
To become a truly effective business professional we have to focus on becoming the best at what we do.  
We often look at our contemporaries as our competition and strive to become better then they are; which is a step in the success journey, but not the only step.   
Unfortunately we're not able to control … (12 comments)

Excellence is Expected - 04/28/09 06:37 PM
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Excellence is Expected
 
"Be a yardstick of quality.
Some people aren't used to an
environment where
excellence is expected."
Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Computers
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Excellence is expected.  
What we expect we create first in our minds and then in reality.  
Excellence is a choice, it's our choice.  
The pursuit of excellence is a commitment to be the best that we can be and influencing those around us to follow our lead.
Excellence is about expecting the best and taking the personal … (24 comments)

It Comes Down to What We Do - 04/28/09 12:54 PM
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
It Comes Down to What We Do
 
"Knowing is not enough;
we must apply.
Wishing is not enough;
we must do."
John Wolfgang Von Goethe
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
It comes down to what we do. 
Knowledge along will not create success.  
The application of knowledge develops the insight on what is required to succeed.  
Wishing for success without action is a dream.  
It not until we take action and do what's required to succeed will our wishing become our success journey that moves us forward in … (12 comments)

Doing Just A Little More - 04/27/09 03:13 PM
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Doing Just A Little More
 
"Do a little more each day
than you think you can."
Lowell Thomas, American writer and broadcaster
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Doing just a little more each day; creates the opportunity to open the doors to unlimited achievement.  
Has your day goes on; do just a little bit more than you think you can today. That one extra think, just a little bit more. 
When tomorrow comes; do a little more than you though you could do. 
In time you form the … (16 comments)

Three Steps to Effective Communications - 04/27/09 09:40 AM
   
Motivational Power Quote
 
Three Steps to Effective Communications
 
"Listen a hundred times.
Ponder a thousand times.
Speak one."
Source unknown
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Three Steps to effective communications.  
We listen to gather information.  
We ponder the information to gain wisdom, and knowledge. 
We speak once with insight and authority. 
Effective communications is required in every aspect of our lives and business. Communications skills give us the ability to better understand of the feeling of people in our lives and our customers and for them to understand us.  
Insight … (10 comments)

Success Principles - 04/26/09 02:20 PM
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Success Principles
 
"It takes time to succeed
because success is the natural reward
of taking time to
do everything well."
Joseph Ross
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Success Principles  
Making a commitment of doing everything well is making the commitment to succeed.  
By doing everything well we create forward momentum in our career and the fuel for our success journey  
Doing everything well has an accumulation factor. The thing that we do well today builds benefits and long term rewards.  
Our reputation will be enhanced as … (10 comments)

Make Your life a Mission - 04/25/09 09:07 PM
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Make Your life a Mission
 
"Make your life a mission
not an intermission."
Arnold H. Glasgow
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Make your life a mission.  
Determine exactly what it is that you want and make it your mission to achieve it.  
Burn the vision of what you want in your mind with certainly.  
Have a crystal clear vision of the achievement; keep it in your mind has if it has already been accomplished. Be determined to be the person in your vision. 
The person who creates … (18 comments)

Start Now and Grow Beyond What You Have Already Mastered - 04/25/09 08:18 PM
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Grow Beyond What You Have Already Mastered
 
"Unless you try to do
something beyond what
you have already mastered
you never grow."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Take the steps to grow beyond what you have already mastered.  
There is no perfect time to take the first step to grow beyond what you have mastered, but the best time to start is right now.  
What I have learned about personal growth is that the key is to take action and to try. 
Be … (4 comments)

Results are What Counts - 04/24/09 10:06 PM
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Results are What Counts
 
"Don't waste time telling people
what you are doing
or what you are going to do.
Results have a way
of informing the world."
Unknown  
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Results are what counts
We can tell people what we're going to do; we can tell them what we're doing.  
What we're going to do is just talk until we have successful results.
We don't get paid for what we're going to do.
The measure of what we're done is results.
We … (12 comments)

Our Life is Like a Boom – a - Rang - 04/24/09 06:52 PM
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Our Life is Like a Boom - a - Rang
 
"Life's like a boom - a - rang.
The more good you throw out,
the more you receive in return."
Josh S. Hinds
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Our life is like a boom - a - rang.  
What we send out and contribute will make us the person we become; other will see us in proportion to what we send out and contribute.   
When we send good out, we see good returned to us.  
When we send … (14 comments)

When You’re Flat on Your Back; Don’t Stay Down Get Up - 04/23/09 09:21 PM
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
When You're Flat on Your Back; Don't Stay Down Get Up
 
"When you are down
on your back,
if you can look up,
you can get up."
Les Brown, Motivational speaker and author
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
When you're flat on your back; don't stay down get up. 
Being flat on our back is a temporary condition if we're determined to get up.  
Look up; look at the possibilities, look for a better tomorrow.
Make the commitment not to stay down; find a way to get … (10 comments)

Don’t Surrender to Doubts and Fears - 04/23/09 08:53 PM
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Don't Surrender to Doubts and Fears
 
"A man's doubts and fears
are his worst enemies."
William Wrigley Jr. an American entrepreneur 
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Don't surrender to doubts and fears.   
Doubts and fears become your worst enemies until your remove them. 
There will times on our success journey that we will experience doubts and fears. Don't try to avoid them; confront them head on and naturalize the feelings and move pass them.  
We create doubts in our minds when we experience a lost confidence in … (2 comments)

The Best Way to Win an Argument - 04/22/09 03:39 PM
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
The Best Way to Win an Argument
 
"The only way to get
the best of an argument
is to avoid it."
Dale Carnegie, author
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
The best way to win an argument; is not to be involved in one.  
When you lose an argument; you lose.
When you win an argument; you lose.  
In either case you lose.
If you attempt to convince someone against their will, they will remain unconvinced and you will damage your relationship. 
When faced with disagreement hear the … (12 comments)

Put Principles Above Privileges - 04/21/09 01:13 PM
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Put Principles Above Privileges
 
"A people that value
it's privileges
above it's principles
soon loses both."
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President of the US
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Put principles above privileges.  
The foundation of our principles is in our personal beliefs and our moral code of ethics.   
Our principles are what will guide us in our actions, based on our philosophy, thoughts and values.  
A privilege is the ability to do or to have, it's an opportunity that may or may not be permanent.    
A … (4 comments)

Let Go of Uncompleted Tasks - 04/21/09 10:54 AM
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Let Go of Uncompleted Tasks
 
"Nothing is so fatiguing
as hanging on to
an uncompleted task."
William James, American psychologist
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Let go of uncompleted tasks.  
When we hang onto an uncompleted task it's like dragging an anchor around with us. It becomes exhausting.   
An uncompleted task will not only drain our energy but it will also cloud our thinking.  As we continue think about the things that are left undone we are draining our energy.  
Create a written list of your priorities; … (6 comments)

Our Life Is a Refection In a Mirror - 04/20/09 06:05 PM
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Our Life Is a Refection In a Mirror
 
"Life is nothing but a mirror . . .
of your consistent thoughts."
Anthony Robbins, author, motivational speaker 
 
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Our life is a Refection in a mirror. 
When we look into mirror we see the refection of our thinking. Our consistent thoughts create the person that we are and the person that we see in the mirror. 
Put your life in perspective and focus your thoughts on the person that you want to be. Focus on … (20 comments)

There Is a Value In Every Experience - 04/20/09 11:26 AM
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
There Is a Value In Every Experience
 
"Nothing is a waste of time
if you if you use your
experience wisely."
Augusta Rodin, French sculptor (1840 - 1917)
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
There is a value in every experience.
Ask yourself; what are the lessons to be learned from the experience? 
Then ask yourself; with what I learned from that experience, how would I apply those lessons in the future for positive results.  
We learn from our experiences, when we open our mind to … (10 comments)

Our Moments Pass to Quickly - 04/19/09 11:54 AM
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Our Moments Pass to Quickly
 
"Life is all memory
except for one present moment
that goes by you so quickly
you can hardly catch it going."
Tennessee Williams, America playwright  
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Our moments pass to quickly.  
Our greatest memories are created in the flash of a moment.   
That moment passes so quickly that we may not recognize the gravity of the impact that has taken place.   
What may appear to inconsequential in that moment; may become an impact moment for us and … (12 comments)

Turn Your Dreams Into Action Not Nightmares - 04/18/09 06:03 PM
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Turn Your Dreams Into Action Not Nightmares
 
"Vision with action
is a daydream.
Action without vision
is a nightmare."
Japanese Proverb
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Turn your dreams into action not nightmares. Were action take place without a vision things become confused and a nightmare will follow.
One of the biggest dreamers of the twentieth century was Walt Disney who created mega entertainment experience for families from around the world from a vision, a vision of a mouse.  
But first let me share with you what was … (6 comments)

The Difference Between Winning and Losing - 04/17/09 08:12 PM
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
The Difference Between Winning and Losing
 
"Winners are losers
who gave it
one try."
Dennis De Young, American song writer, musician 
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
The difference between winning and losing can be measured in millimeters, not in inches, feet or miles. 
Winners win by a thin slice. 
Winning continue to try when others quit.  
The winner's secret of success is to fall forward and give it one more try, when others will have given up.  
Winning understand that failure is an inside job and they will not … (12 comments)

Your Potential is Unlimited and Your Future Depends on You - 04/17/09 02:07 PM
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Your Potential is Unlimited and Your Future Depends on You
 
"Your future depends
on many things,
but mostly you."
Frank Tyger
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Your potential is unlimited and your future depends on you.
All the things that happen to us, all the things we accomplish and who we become will be determined by our thinking. 
Our mind has all the power we need to achieve our goals and create a life of fulfillment.
We can change the way we think and change who … (6 comments)

Red Shirt - 04/16/09 09:23 PM
I would ask that anyone who reads the post and feels the same way as Tim and Pam, repost the post and get the word out to as many people as possible, and ask them to repost the post as well.
Thank you
Lou Ludwig

Via Tim and Pam Cash - Clarksville TN Real Estate Professionals (Crye-Leike (Sango)):
If the red shirt thing is new to you, read below how it went for one man.  While a bit long it is well worth the read and I hope that it will swell in your heart as it has in mine and many other … (10 comments)

Releasing Your Brake Will Set You Free - 04/16/09 09:08 PM
   
Motivational Power Quote
 
Releasing Your Brake Will Set You Free
 
"Low self - esteem is like
driving through life
with your hand - break on."
Maxwell Maltz, author of Psycho - Cybernetics
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Releasing your brake will set you free.
Self - esteem is a driving force in our life and is the foundation of; winning and losing, success and failure, and the level of performance and achievement.   
Our thoughts are guided by the inter voice of our self - esteem.  
Low self - esteem … (17 comments)

10 Steps for Mastering Your Life and Creates Personal Power - 04/15/09 08:14 PM
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
10  Steps for Mastering Your Life and Creates Personal Power
 
"Knowing others is intelligence;
knowing yourself is true wisdom;
mastering others is strength;
mastering yourself is true power."
Tao Tzu
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Mastering yourself creates personal power and forward momentum in your life and your career. 
As we become the master of our life we create the pathway to a full life, achievement and happiness.
Ten steps for mastering our lives.  
1.  Mastering your life by letting go of the past and move into  … (10 comments)

What is One Thing That You Can’t Recycle? - 04/14/09 05:28 PM
  
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
What is One Thing that You Can't Recycle?
 
"One thing you can't recycle
is wasted time."
Anonymous
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
What is the one thing that you can't recycle?  
It's wasted time.
Our time is perishable and will spoil for lack of use. Once our time has passed it can never be recaptured.  That time has been of no value and has been wasted forever. 
Value every minute of your day; put a value on your time. Maximize the use of your time. Make your … (12 comments)

As We Think We Become - 04/14/09 11:47 AM
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Positive Self Talk­ - Positive Self Image
 
"Never say anything about yourself,
you do not want to come true."
Brian Tracy, author, speaker
  
As I see it. . . . . . .
Positive self talk - Positive self image.  
What we think about we become. 
What we say about ourselves becomes part of our thought process.   
When we speak about ourselves we need to speak kindly as our words are a refection of our thoughts and our thoughts have a tendency of becoming our reality.  
Don't say anything about yourself that will have … (16 comments)

Power Networking: Low Coast Prospecting and Lead Generation-Education Opportunity - 04/13/09 02:16 PM
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Learn Peak Performance strategies and techniques to develop and maintain a continued
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2007 Realtor® of the Year
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For questions, contact Danielle Boutin at dboutin@rapb.com or call at 561-997-8266.
Refunds will be given if written cancellation is received at least five (5) days … (4 comments)

The Art of Mastering Negotiation - Real World Strategies and Techniques - 04/13/09 01:33 PM
    
 

   
… (2 comments)

When We’ll Facing a Difficult Task - 04/13/09 01:12 PM
Motivational Power Quote
 
When We'll Facing a Difficult Task
 
"It is our attitude at the beginning of a
difficult task which,
more than anything else,
will effect its successful outcome."
William James, entrepreneur
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
When we'll facing a difficult task we will be asked to make choices.  
Our first step with a difficult task is to begin our task with a positive attitude and the vision of a success outcome.  
How we response to the task and our choices will be determined by our attitude and … (4 comments)

Jump on Every Opportunity - 04/12/09 04:24 PM
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Jump on Every Opportunity
 
"Jumping at several small opportunities
may get us there more quickly than waiting
for one big one to come along."
Hugh Allen
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Jump on every opportunity that's presented to you.  
Look at every opportunity as a stepping stone to achieving your desired outcome and success.   
No matter how small an opportunity appears to be at the time; the opportunity has the potential to accelerate your success journey and build the bridge to your future.   
Every opportunity has … (14 comments)

The Golden Rule of Friendship - 04/11/09 08:15 PM
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
The Golden Rule of Friendship 
 
"The golden rule of friendship
is to listen to others
as you would have
them listen to you."
David Augsbruger
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
The golden rule of friendship applies to every aspects of our life.  
When you meet someone give them your undivided attention for the first thirty seconds. During your conversation listen to them, give them your full attention, acknowledge what they're saying and show genuine interest in them.
When you're listening, make them feel that they are … (18 comments)

Four Steps to Effective Problem Solving - 04/10/09 09:31 PM
   
Motivational Power Quote
 
Four Steps to Effective Problem Solving
 
"Before it can be solved a problem
It must be clearly stated and defined."
William Feather  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Four steps to effective problem solving.   
Let's look at how doctors have been successfully solving their patients problems for centuries; they exam, diagnose, prescribe and treat the patients.  
Doctors treating patients and problem solving have similarities   
The first steps are to exam and diagnose the problem. As a result of the examination we are able to clearly state and define the … (10 comments)

Stand Like a Rock - 04/10/09 11:08 AM
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
Stand Like a Rock
 
"In matters of style,
swim with the current;
in matters of principle,
stand like a rock."
Thomas Jefferson, 3rd US President
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Be a person of principle and stand like a rock.  
Our principles become our guiding light.  Principles are internal and expressed externally through our actions.   
One's principles are a matter of choice.    
A person who has a foundation of strong moral principles will be seen as a person with character.  Unsound principles is like standing on … (14 comments)

The Secret of Greatness - 04/09/09 07:01 PM
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
The Secret of Greatness 
 
"The secret of greatness is simple:
do better work than
any other man in your field -
and keep on doing it."
Wilfred A. Peterson
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
The secret of greatness is simple.
Make the commitment to do better work than anyone in your field. Continually move in the direction of excellence in your daily activities. Never settle for a second best effort, step up and stand out.   
Your best is required.  
Keep doing what you do best, don't give … (20 comments)

When You’re on the Success Escalator Keep Moving - 04/09/09 01:53 PM
 

Motivational Power Quote

When You're on the Success Escalator Keep Moving
 
"The road of success is like
running up an escalator going down,
you need to keep running,
if you walk, you stand still,
if you stop you are going down."
Anneloes Zuiderveen  
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
When you're on a success escalator keep moving. 
The success escalator can move in one of two directions, one taking us away from success and the other in the direction of success.  
At times our success journey will appear to give … (4 comments)

We Influence Others By Example - 04/08/09 02:28 PM
  
Motivational Power Quote
 
We Influence Others by Example
 
"Setting an example
is not the main means of influencing others
it's the only means."
Albert Einstein, inventor
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
We influence others by example.
We have the capacity to influence thousands of people over our lifetime. The question then becomes how will we influence others? Will we be a positive and memorable influence, a negative influence, or no influence at all?
Our influence with others will be judged by the examples we set and the way others … (4 comments)

Visualize it and Make it Happen - 04/08/09 10:36 AM
 
Motivational Power Quote
 
Visualize it and Make it Happen
 
"The entrepreneur is essentially
a visualizer and actualizer.
He can visualize something,
and when he visualizes
it he sees exactly how
to make it happen."
Robert L. Schwartz
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Visualize it and make it happen.  
See it - do it - achieve it.
Successful entrepreneurs are truly risk takers and the last of the free spirits. They will visualize things as an opportunity long before others. They will see the possibilities and are willing to … (10 comments)

Have the Faith to Step Into the Unknown - 04/07/09 11:50 AM
  
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Have the Faith to Step into the Unknown
 
"Faith is taking the first step
even when you
don't see the whole staircase."
Martin Luther King Jr.
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Have the faith to step into the unknown.  
Have faith in yourself, your abilities and be willing to take the first step into the unknown. Taking the first step requires you to put aside your fears and to rely on your faith.
Your faith is your bedrock and your strength that gives you the courage … (12 comments)

Exceeding Your Customer’s Expectations - 04/07/09 10:15 AM
 
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Exceeding Your Customer's Expectations
 
"The only certain means of success
is to render more and better service
than is expected of you,
no matter what your task may be."
Og Mandino, author
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Exceeding your customer's expectations through the level of service that you provide to your customers will determine the level of success you will achieve.  
Going above and beyond your customer's expectations will help you stand above the crowd and assist you in developing your business reputation and being the go to … (10 comments)

Complacency is the Silent Killer of Careers - 04/06/09 11:55 AM
  
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Complacency is the Silent Killer of Careers
 
"Each success only buys
an admission ticket
to a more difficult problem."
Henry Kissinger, 56th US Secretary of State
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Complacency is the silent killer of careers  
The fruits of success can lead to complacency. You can see it in professional sports, business and in people's personal lives. We have all seen people have experienced success and could have taken their career to the next level, but they chose to become complacence and they never became … (20 comments)

Integrity is the Secret of Doing What’s Right - 04/06/09 10:19 AM
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Integrity is the Secret of Doing What's Right
 
"If you have integrity,
nothing else matters.
 If you don't have integrity,
nothing else matters."
Alan Simpson
  
As I see it. . . . . . .
Integrity is the secret of doing what's right, because it's the right thing to do.
Doing the right thing is not always the easiest path to take.  In some cases, integrity can have a short term cost, but it will pay dividends over the long run.
Your reputation will follow you. Doing what's right creates a solid … (20 comments)

How Are People Like Sticks of Dynamite? - 04/05/09 09:47 AM
   
Inspirational Power Quote
 
How Are People Like Sticks of Dynamite?
 
"Just remember people
are like sticks of dynamite;
the power is in the inside,
but nothing happens
until the fuse gets lit."
Mac Andersen
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
How are people like sticks of dynamite?  
The power of dynamite is inside the stick and to unleash the power you have to light the fuse and let nature take its course. 
To unleash our power we have to light our fuse.
We all have the power of dynamite within us; … (24 comments)

Keep Fighting The Good Fight - 04/04/09 08:43 AM
This is an excellent post and I thank Loreena for sharing her message with the ActiveRain community.

Via Loreena Yeo - Broker|Realtor(R) of Frisco TX Homes For Sale (3:16 team REALTY):
I just came back into the office from another Frisco Texas short sale closing. As I put away my file into the cabinet and calling it CASE CLOSED, along with that file, I put all my emotional baggage I invested into the transaction. It was heavy and burdening at times. Then, there are times I was on my knees praying for PEACE and direction. I have tried to walk away … (10 comments)

Remove Your Doubts and Fears - 04/04/09 08:18 AM
 
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Remove Your Doubts and Fears
 
"Inaction breeds doubt and fear.
Action breeds confidence and courage.
If you want to conquer fear,
do not sit home and think about it.
Go out and get busy."
Dale Carnegie, author, speaker
   
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Remove our doubts and fears and we open the gateway to unlimited possibilities.  
Our doubts and fears build as a result of inaction and procrastination.  Inaction builds a barrier between us and success and creates an environment of doubting ourselves which contributes to continued inaction.  
… (16 comments)

Trust Me - 04/03/09 08:31 PM
 
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Trust Me
 
"As I trust others,
others will trust me."
Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Educator and Author
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Trust allows people to reach a mutual level in a relationship and communication. 
The foundation of trust comes as a result of building and maintaining rapport.  
Rapport creates a bond and respect between the parties. 
At the beginning of a relationship, trust can be tentative until we form a mutual level of confidence and acceptance.
Trust will lower resistance and will … (10 comments)

Impossible is Only a Temporary Condition - 04/03/09 04:30 PM
  
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Impossible is Only a Temporary Condition
 
"Impossible is the word
to be found in the dictionary of fools."
Napoleon
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Impossible is only a temporary condition.  
If we would accept impossible as an absolute we would not;
Have landed a man on the moon  
Enjoy the benefit of flight and air travel
Have the marvels of modern medicine
Have cell phones
Watch a flat screen TV
Have computer's
Impossible was only present to those people who did not believe that something could … (10 comments)

RAPB Presents 11th Annual RPAC Auction-Don't Miss your Opportunity to Bid! - 04/02/09 07:06 PM
Don't miss this fun event for RPAC.
Lou Ludwig

Via Danielle Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches (RAPB):
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Learn From the Past and . . . - 04/02/09 06:48 PM
  
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Learn From the Past and . . .
 
"Losers live in the past.
Winners learn from the past
and enjoy working in
the present towards the future."
Denis Waitley, Author
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Learn from the past and follow your strengths into the future.  
Successful people use the past as a foundation for their future. They will build off the strengths and they will make every effort not to repeat the mistakes of the past.  
Winner value the here and now, and work in … (10 comments)

Accept our World as It Is and Then . . . - 04/02/09 06:53 AM
 
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Accept our World as It Is and Then . . .
 
"To succeed, it is necessary
to accept the world as it is -
and raise above it."
Michael Korda, publisher
  
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Accept our world as it is and then make the decision if that's world that we want.  
We can choose to accept things the way they are, and continue to follow our current path.   
We can seek alternatives and seek a better path and a better world.  
We can choose to … (8 comments)

Move Forward; No Matter What . . . . - 04/01/09 11:26 PM
 
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Move Forward; No Matter What . . . .
 
"Life's rewards go to those
who let their actions
rise above their excuses."
 Lee J. Colan
  As I see it. . . . . . . .
Move forward; not matter what happen to us without excuses.
About one year ago Tiger Woods stood victorious at the US Open in Augusta Georgia, at that time he was recognized as the number one men's professional golfer in the world.   
In what may have been one of the greatest US opens ever played; Tiger Woods won the 2008 … (4 comments)

Follow Your Vision - 04/01/09 10:16 PM
   
Inspirational Power Quote
 
Follow Your Vision
 
"The man with a new idea is a crank
until the idea succeeds."
 Mark Twain

As I see it. . . . . . . .
Follow your vision.  
There are times that others won't see your vision as you do and will call you a crank. 
While attending Yale University Fred Smith, the founder of FedEX wrote a term paper on the business model for what would become FedEX, his professor at Yale give him a C for his term paper.  
The professor explained to Smith that his idea was … (6 comments)