responsibility: My World: Life is Difficult! (But, there's a reason for that...) - 01/04/12 09:40 AM
Life is Difficult! Note that I capitalized Difficult. There's a reason for that and it's generally because the problems you face can be quite recalcitrant. If you've read many of my previous posts, you might remember that I seem to be pretty stuck on personal responsibility. I'd like to explore some of the reasons for that in this post. I've noticed in my time here that events seemingly conspire to continually stretch your comfort level. Whether it's the constant pressure to succeed or to be liked, to convince people to work with you or to negotiate a difficult sale, there's almost always … (3 comments)
responsibility: Joke of the day - #343: Financial wisdom? - 10/16/11 12:54 PM
Today it's time for some quotes from Uncle Joe. Almost all of us have an "Uncle Joe," although he may have another name in your family. He's the family member who has carefully studied life and has enough experience to codify it into a series of pithy nuggets of wisdom. Here's what he has to say on the topic of money: How to double your money: The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket. Broker: Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker? Lending: If … (4 comments)
responsibility: Joke of the day - #335: Sayings of the Old Real Estate Guru - 10/08/11 10:00 AM
Working in real estate is a great career. It ensures that you have many experiences that the ordinary person will never get to encounter. Sometimes I'm not sure whether that is a blessing or a curse, but it does keep things interesting. In light of that observation, today I've got a list of sayings from the old real estate guru. If such a person existed, I'm sure that he'd tell us many of these pearls of wisdom. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk … (2 comments)
responsibility: Joke of the day - #286: Advertising celery! - 08/20/11 01:50 PM
How many of us are carrying a few too many pounds around. I'm not referring to English money either. There is an obesity epidemic in the United States and Realtors aren't automatically immune. In fact, due to our high stress and low exercise work, we're probably likely to be a little heavier than we should be. This extra weight is hard on our health. Of course, it's sure hard to loose weight in our TV and fast food-oriented society. A woman acquaintance relates, "After my husband asked me to help him shed some unwanted pounds, I stopped serving fattening TV snacks … (1 comments)
responsibility: Joke of the day - #275: I've got Pigritia Lethargia! - 08/09/11 09:45 AM
When you work in real estate, you are in essence working for yourself. You assume the responsibility for success or failure just as you get to decide when you arrive at the office every morning and how often and quickly you follow up on leads. It's a maturity thing. People without the discipline to control their performance soon fail. The patient told his doctor that he wasn't able to work hard at his job or work around the house like he used to do. When the examination was complete, he said, "Now, Doc, tell me in plain English what is wrong with me." … (1 comments)
responsibility: Joke of the day - #268: Feeding the shark... - 08/02/11 09:58 AM
I'm feeling a little philosophical today. We spent some time picking up fossil shark's teeth on the beach at Manasota Key, south of Venice, Florida. The beach there is composed of darker sand which contains lots of small, black stones. It's a popular beach and usually there are many people in the water. Judging from the number of shark's teeth on the shore, the water must have been, and probably still is, popular with the sharks also. An older man owned a home on a large ocean-front property in the Florida Keys. The house had a nice beach which was perfect … (2 comments)
responsibility: Joke of the day - #267: One difference between a man and a dog - 08/01/11 10:47 AM
I was thinking about our medical system last night and it seemed to me that we take ourselves too seriously. Everything costs far more than it should and takes longer than it should. Here's an illustrative story: Two patients limp into two different hospitals with the same complaint. Both have trouble walking and appear to require a hip replacement. The FIRST patient is examined within the hour, is x-rayed the same day and has a time booked for surgery the following week. The SECOND sees his family doctor after waiting 3 weeks for an appointment, then waits 8 weeks to see … (2 comments)
responsibility: Joke of the day - #249: Giving up responsibility can get you a bonk on the nose! - 07/14/11 09:44 AM
I'm going to get a little deep today, so don't say you haven't been warned. My topic is one that I'm fond of: success. Here goes --- It took me many years to realize the truth of the statement, "By failing to plan, you plan to fail." The easiest path in this life, by far, is just to do what everyone else does. Just go from day to day trying to get along as easily as possible without working too hard and without thinking about it much. There is a true danger in following everyone else, in going along with the … (2 comments)
responsibility: Joke of the day - #148: Why is it my fault you burned your leg with that iron?! - 04/04/11 09:06 AM
It sometimes seems to me that today's society is entirely too consumed with worrying about potential lawsuits. We have insurance to cover any potential liability we might have for any untoward event, to wit: Upon entering a small country store, a stranger noticed a sign saying DANGER! BEWARE OF DOG! posted on the glass door. Inside a harmless old hound dog was asleep on the floor besides the cash register. He asked the store manager, "Is that the dog folks are supposed to beware of?" "Yep, that's him," he replied. The amused stranger inquired, "That certainly doesn't look like a dangerous … (2 comments)
responsibility: Joke of the day - #122: Just exactly how did THAT happen?!! - 03/09/11 10:43 AM
Sometimes it's difficult to figure out exactly why you were a success: Bill was down on his luck in Las Vegas. He had gambled away all his money and had to borrow a dime from another gambler just to use the men's room. The stall happened to be open, so he used the dime in a slot machine and hit the jackpot. He took his winnings and went to the blackjack table and turned his small winnings into ten million dollars. Wealthy beyond his wildest dreams, Bill went on the lecture circuit, where he told his incredible story. He told his … (1 comments)
responsibility: Joke of the day - #104: It's not my job, man... - 02/19/11 10:10 AM
Part of being successful in real estate is not only to know what needs to be done, but to actually do it. Sometimes people think that their job description exempts them from some critical aspects of the job: A couple was out for their daily walk and as they strolled down the lane, they stopped to watch two men get out of a city truck with shovels. The first man dug a hole while the second man watched. When he was finished, he moved on several feet and started on a second hole. Meanwhile, the second man stopped resting on his … (3 comments)
responsibility: Joke of the day - #63: Whose fault is it, anyway? - 01/09/11 09:24 AM
Sometimes it seems that the actual problem is that no one understands basic economics, even economists. People in power get some odd idea of how things should work and then proceed to try and enforce that model by restricting what the rest of us can do. It usually doesn't end very well, especially for those who have the "honor" of paying for the experiment. The tendency is to blame the economists and, while they can certainly be blamed, the rest of us are at fault also. A man went for a balloon ride at a local country fair. Suddenly, a fierce … (3 comments)
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Life is Difficult! Note that I capitalized Difficult. There's a reason for that and it's generally because the problems you face can be quite recalcitrant. If you've read many of my previous posts, you might remember that I seem to be pretty stuck on personal responsibility. I'd like to explore some of the reasons for that in this post.
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