ar contests: Strengths vs Weakness Challenge By Kathleen Daniels
- 05/19/17 11:18 AM
Carol Williams is hosting the Strengths vs. Weakness Challenge.
The Challenge: Share with us what you believe to be your personal strengths and how they help you in business. AND, then, share with us your personal weaknesses and how you have overcome them (or manage them) to avoid getting derailed to stay on track with your business goals.
My personal strengths and how they help me in my business:
My primary strength is my commitment to excellence and doing the right thing … no matter what. I understand the “right thing” may be perceived differently by different people. For the sake of clarity, “the … (21 comments)
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ar contests: Ninety-Onederful Peeves Including Poop & Pee Pee
- 05/01/17 11:29 AM
Thank you everyone!
Ninety-One of you participated in the April No Fooling Around Contest.
Everyone is a Winner-Winner however there will be no chicken dinner.
I enjoyed reading every single post.
Thank you for participating.
As promised, the list of participants was sent to the Queen of Contests this morning. I do not know when the beloved points will be awarded. I know they will be awarded. We need to be patient.
I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge Michael Jacobs for the title of his post. Creative. Classic. Dare I say with Poop and Pee Pee it is absolutely Crappy.
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ar contests: No Fooling Around April 2017 Let’s Get Real Contest
- 03/29/17 04:30 PM
In February 2017 Bill Spear hosted the challenge: What I Love About My Job
This challenge, should you choose to accept it, is the opposite. You are the Batman or Batwoman of your business. Who or What is the Joker?
No Fooling Around April 2017 Let’s Get Real Contest
Get real with us and tell what your real peeve is. This includes agents, brokers, lenders, stagers, marketing, SEO, virtual assistants, website development … you get the idea. Everyone has a peeve which means everyone gets to play.
Peeve Defined: annoys, irritates, angers, irks, exasperates, trys patience, gets on nerves, ruffles feathers, etc.
This is not a … (160 comments)
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ar contests: Tools That Make My Life As a San Jose Real Estate Broker Easier
- 02/10/17 05:24 PM
ActiveRain challenged the community to write a post about What You Can't Love and Can't Live Without.
February is the month of love and romance. We are asked to pick 2 tech tools or systems that we use in our business and get downright gushy about why we love them and how they make my business life so much better.
I cannot imagine being an Independent San Jose Real Estate Broker without my laptop. That might sound strange to some yet being the old-timer that I am, I was working before the World Wide Web and computers. I remember all too well what … (41 comments)
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ar contests: Independent San Jose Real Estate Broker Is Not A Job It's An Adventure
- 02/10/17 03:04 PM
Bill Spear, the man with two jobs, is hosting a contest in February (the month of Love and Romance). Bill's challenge is to write a post about what we love about our job.
The term "Job" to me means what I do for someone else in exchange for a wage, salary, and/or benefits such as health insurance, retirement savings, paid vacation time, paid sick leave, and more. I've held many jobs since I was 15 years old.
Independent San Jose Real Estate Broker
The business of real estate in general, for me is not a job, it is truly an adventure. In many respects … (37 comments)
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ar contests: Ring a Ding Ding and Sing a Ling a Ding with Fred Griffin
- 01/04/17 03:21 PM
I have wanted to call Fred Griffin for a very long time. No telling why I did not just pick up the phone and call Fred. However when the Ring and Sing Challenge presented in January 2017 I finally did call Fred.
There are so many things that can be said about Fred. Before I dive too deeply I want to say that two things were very clear to me during our conversation - Fred's love of God and how deeply he loves his wife, Surekha. Fred is the salt of the earth.
"Jesus used salt to describe how Christians are needed to … (16 comments)
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ar contests: Skip A Dee Doo Dah Do Over Day
- 12/18/16 07:19 PM
Skip A Dee Doo Dah Do Over Day
My Oh My Look At The Lessons For Today!
While I use the expression “do over” I do not truly believe in do overs.
I do understand and appreciate the spirit of Grant’s ActiveRain Contest.
The older I get the more I know this to be true …for ME.
My life is a journey … not a destination. Along my life’s journey I encounter people, events, circumstances that “teach” me. It is why I am here ... to enjoy the journey. For the adventure. However, I admit, I do at times forget that.
The teaching or lessons learned … (42 comments)
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ar contests: A Day in my Business Life is Like a Roller Coaster Ride
- 11/30/16 05:12 PM
Donna Foerster is hosting a contest - A Day/Week in Your Business Life. We are asked to to write a post describing your average day or week.
For me, it does not matter if I choose a day, week, month, or year. One day rolls into the next and 365 days later, it can feel like a year-long roller coaster ride!
Business life as an Independent San Jose Real Estate Broker is a lot like being on a roller coaster ride. For the most part, it is fun and exhilarating.
The business similarities are:
Waiting - for calls, emails, text messages, etc. - … (12 comments)
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ar contests: Thanksgiving Post Challenge Day 10 – Thankful for ActiveRain
- 11/24/16 10:20 AM
Debbie Reynolds (the Real Debbie Reynolds) is hosting a 10 Day Thanksgiving Post Challenge.
I started the challenge on Day 1 being thankful for my Life.
Day 2 being thankful for my Faith.
Day 3 being thankful for my Son.
Day 4 being thankful for my Health.
Day 5 being thankful for my Friends.
Day 6 being thankful for my Home.
Day 7 being thankful for Nature.
Day 8 being thankful for my Clients.
Day 9 being thankful for Knowing When to Walk Away
On this Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2016, as we wrap up the ActiveRain 10 Day Thanksgiving Post Challenge
I Am Thankful for the ActiveRain Community
Perhaps I have saved … (43 comments)
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ar contests: Thanksgiving Post Challenge Day 8 – Thankful for Clients
- 11/22/16 02:16 AM
Debbie Reynolds (the Real Debbie Reynolds) is hosting a 10 Day Thanksgiving Post Challenge.
I started the challenge on Day 1 being thankful for my Life.
Day 2 being thankful for my Faith.
Day 3 being thankful for my Son.
Day 4 being thankful for my Health.
Day 5 being thankful for my Friends.
Day 6 being thankful for my Home.
Day 7 being thankful for Nature.
I Am Thankful for My Clients
Where would my business be without my clients?
Each and every person who hires me and everyone who refers people to me add to my bounty for which I am thankful and most grateful. My clients are my harvest … (11 comments)
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ar contests: Thanksgiving Post Challenge Day 7 – Thankful for Nature
- 11/19/16 09:30 AM
Debbie Reynolds (the Real Debbie Reynolds) is hosting a 10 Day Thanksgiving Post Challenge.
I started the challenge on Day 1 being thankful for my Life.
Day 2 being thankful for my Faith.
Day 3 being thankful for my Son.
Day 4 being thankful for my Health.
Day 5 being thankful for my Friends.
Day 6 being thankful for my Home.
I Am Thankful for Nature
I know nature is broad and yet I am thankful for everything in nature and all that it encompasses. Nothing grounds me more than being in and around nature. I feel the power of it and all life that resides within nature. … (9 comments)
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ar contests: AR 2016 Photo Contest - Real Life Category Special Effect Photo
- 11/17/16 07:32 AM
Dick Greenberg is hosting an ActiveRain 2016 Photography Contest.
This post is my entry is for the Real Life Category - Special Effect.
I took this photo with my Canon Camera. The photo was not edited in any way other than resizing it. I selected this photo because it is just fun. It was taken recently at the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay while my friend was here visiting from Cambridge Massachusetts.
It may not actually be a special effect but after an amazing lunch we decided that champagne was a good idea as we sat in lounge chairs over looking the ocean and the … (15 comments)
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ar contests: AR 2016 Photo Contest - Real Life Category Places Photo
- 11/17/16 07:32 AM
Dick Greenberg is hosting an ActiveRain 2016 Photography Contest.
This post is my entry is for the Real Life Category - Travel/Places.
I took this photo with my Canon Camera. The photo was not edited in any way other than resizing it. I selected this photo because I love nature. It was taken recently on the 17 Mile Drive through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on the Monterrey Peninsula while my friend was here visiting from Cambridge Massachusetts.
Let's Seal The Deal
I was in my glory with the sound of the crashing waves, barking seals and birds squalking. Do you need help with listing a San Jose home … (12 comments)
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ar contests: AR 2016 Photo Contest - Real Estate Category Exterior Grounds Photo
- 11/17/16 07:31 AM
Dick Greenberg is hosting an ActiveRain 2016 Photography Contest.
Real Estate Category - Exterior Grounds Photo
Many real estate agents that list condos for sale do not include photos of the many amenities the condominium complex has to offer. The photo above shows a clean community pool and spa. It gives a good feel for the size of the pool common area and the surrounding trees that offer shade and privacy.
For many buyers, amenities such as a pool, spa, clubhouse, gym, etc. are highly desirable amenities to have. Such amenities are included in the homeowners monthly dues. There is real value there. It might mean … (16 comments)
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ar contests: AR 2016 Photo Contest - Real Estate Category Main Listing Photo
- 11/17/16 07:30 AM
Dick Greenberg is hosting an ActiveRain 2016 Photography Contest.
This post is my entry is for the Real Estate Category - Main Listing Photo.
I took this photo with my Canon Camera. The photo was not edited in any way other than resizing it. I selected this photo because, well, I just like it a lot and feel it is a great photo of the exterior of the home. The photo was taken at dusk. The goal was to capture the exterior lights on the front of the home.
This Main Listing Photo displays not only the lighting on the front of the home, it shows a … (13 comments)
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ar contests: Thanksgiving Post Challenge Day 6 – Thankful for my Home
- 11/17/16 05:26 AM
Debbie Reynolds (the Real Debbie Reynolds) is hosting a 10 Day Thanksgiving Post Challenge.
I started the challenge on Day 1 being thankful for my Life.
Day 2 being thankful for my Faith.
Day 3 being thankful for my Son.
Day 4 being thankful for my Health.
Day 5 being thankful for my Friends.
I Am Thankful for my Home
I choose to live a simple and quiet life at home. The older I get the more I appreciate serenity. My home is my safe haven - my sanctuary.
There is nothing simple or quiet about being a real estate broker. At the beginning and end of each day … (15 comments)
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ar contests: Thanksgiving Post Challenge Day 5 – Thankful for my Friends
- 11/17/16 05:12 AM
Debbie Reynolds (the Real Debbie Reynolds) is hosting a 10 Day Thanksgiving Post Challenge.
I started the challenge on Day 1 being thankful for my Life.
Day 2 being thankful for my Faith.
Day 3 being thankful for my Son.
Day 4 being thankful for my Health.
I Am Thankful for my Friends
True and loyal friends are like rare jewels and priceless treasures. They love unconditionally and accept us for who we are and who we are not.
Quality over Quantity
My true and loyal friends can be counted on one hand. They know I would drop what I am doing and be there for them when they … (13 comments)
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ar contests: Thanksgiving Post Challenge Day 4 – Thankful for my Health
- 11/17/16 05:06 AM
Debbie Reynolds (the Real Debbie Reynolds) is hosting a 10 Day Thanksgiving Post Challenge.
I started the challenge on Day 1 being thankful for my Life.
Day 2 being thankful for my Faith.
Day 3 being thankful for my Son.
I Am Thankful for my Health
I will never grow tired of sharing this photo. Prior to the Big C my ego would have been crushed to create a public display of my Yoda look.
Bald became beautiful in the eye of a cancer diagnosis.
No Hair. No Eyelashes. No Eyebrows.
I was happy to be a living human cue ball.
As I look at the photo today, I … (19 comments)
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ar contests: Thanksgiving Post Challenge Day 2 – Thankful for my Faith
- 11/16/16 12:44 AM
Debbie Reynolds (the Real Debbie Reynolds) is hosting a 10 Day Thanksgiving Post Challenge, As I pondered this challenge I decided I would approach it from the top down ... so to speak. Day 1 started being thankful for my Life.
I Am Thankful for my Faith
Faith meaning a "strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof."
While I do not consider myself a religious person I am deeply spiritual. The older I get the more spiritual I become.
It is my Faith that carries me during dark times. It is my Faith that lifts my spirit to that … (13 comments)
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ar contests: Thanksgiving Post Challenge Day 1 – Thankful for my Life
- 11/15/16 12:33 PM
My gosh have I been busy. I missed my own 2 Million Points Party in the Rain on Sunday. I have yet to write my post about my 2 Million Point Journey. I hope to get that that this week.
When I saw that Debbie Reynolds (the Real Debbie Reynolds) is hosting a 10 Day Thanksgiving Post Challenge, I just had to stop and write my Day 1 Post. I just feel that starting from the beginning would be a great place.
I Am Thankful for my Life
So far, its been an amazing journey. The older I get the more I learn and grow … (21 comments)
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Carol Williams is hosting the Strengths vs. Weakness Challenge.
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