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Wow! I just finished reading the entire Left Behind Series. It brought me to complete tears last night. One thing that really stuck with me it that as much as prayer is about asking and thanking, it is even more so about listening...listening for peace and listening for God's word in … (2 comments)
Charlie Gerken participated in the Branson Elementary School's Literacy Day. The annual event was sponsored by the Branson Hollister Rotary Club in which male members of the club individually read books to the school's first graders over the course of a couple of hours. In addition, the Branson-Hollister Rotary club donated … (0 comments)
It is very exciting to note that John Hill, known for his Trade Show Coaching Program will be appearing at the Book Revue, Long Island's largest independent book store, on Wednesday, June 23rd at 7:00 pm for a signing for his new book "Tips and Tales from the Booth."
I have been thinking about children and the moving process a LOT lately. It's an emotional process to uproot and move and sometimes not so pretty.
Here is the most recent reading list recommended by MREIA for Real Estate Entrepreneurs or any Entrepreneur who has a passion or a thirst for knowledge. It is an updated list from yesterdays Bob's Blog. 
You'll Find These 10 Books On My Wisdom Bookshelf:
I don't know if any of you follow this American leader or not but he has a new book out that asks some pointed questions. The book is titled "Where Have All The Leaders Gone?" 
Watching Indiana Jones (of all things) last night with my husband I was reminded of one of the more memorable places I’ve ever been. 
I love to read, but sometimes, with all of the work that I should be doing, I feel guilty for taking time out for my guilty pleasure!Currently, I am reading Coral Moon, Book 2 in the Kanner Lake Series by Brandilyn Collins - It's a pretty good read.I am also trying … (0 comments)
I was listening to the radio while driving this morning and I happened to come across a talk show on a local radio station that was interviewing the child advocacy author, Richard Louv. He was promoting his book, Last Child In The Woods, which is subtitled, "Saving Our Children From … (0 comments)
I thought I would check with the ActiveRain faithful to see who are readers out there. I set a goal to read 2 books a month this year. So far I have read 8 books so I am ahead of my goal in that area. 
Book Sales in Raleigh/Chatham County 
"Pictures and books are the most significant external clues to the intellects of their owners," says Sherrill Whiton in Interior Design and Decoration. How true it is. Don't kid yourself into thinking that all of those buyers trooping through your house aren't trying to get clues as to who you … (1 comments)
HELPFUL REAL ESTATE EBOOKS AND PRODUCTS
What are you telling your buyers?
This time around we will be talking about some general California issues and numbers. In addition, we will talk about just a few of the books out there that anyone interested in real estate investing should be considering. Even if your just looking to buy your first home, these books could … (0 comments)
I’m not to the point where I’m going to join a council on morality, but something’s got to happen about all the nudity these days. My concern starts with my visiting mother-in-law. She’s taking a break from her duties as the treasurer of her church and star singer of a Baltimore … (6 comments)
As I begin my real estate bloggin career I was reflecting on the start of my career and what infulenced me the most. I have to give most of the credit for my successfull start is to my Broker and Mentor Dave Robison. He has taught me so much about how … (3 comments)
I get alot of questions from clients and friends looking for more information on Self-Direction. Many people like to read books and take their time understanding how to best use their Self-Directed IRA. Let me give you my personal favorites that I have read and found quite useful.First is a book … (1 comments)
What are your Top 10 Books that you have ever read? 
"Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be dead by midnight. Extend to them all the care, kindness and understanding you can muster, and do so with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be the same again." - Og Mandino
Commentary: I frequently see blog posts written by ignorant whistle blowers that don't know the difference between 'creative' and 'fraudulent'. If too many people don't learn the difference, then the real estate industry risks becoming paranoid and defensive. This could translate into regulations that restrict the ability for many people to … (1 comments)
For those of you looking for a fun and easy read, I just finished the book by Seth Godin called "The Dip". It was recommended to me by another agent who is going through a tough time in the real estate market. It is a quick read about knowing when to … (4 comments)
"House Lust: America's Obsession with our Homes" by Daniel McGinn, was an interesting book that covered topics such as the size of homes and the meaning of homes; the appeal of a brand new house, and the attraction of fixing up a house. He talks about homes in various parts of … (10 comments)
So I am reading The China Study, and in a nutshell being a vegetarian, actually a Vegan, will save your life! Please don't ask me to justify this, I am having a personal struggle with this fact. The evidence is unbelievably clear and I cannot deny the truth. Can I really change this … (2 comments)
Warning, this blog is written to give my opinion and suggest that everyone read the book, "Work Like You're Showing Off!" by Joe Calloway. I recently read the awesome book "Work Like You're Showing Off" by Joe Calloway after the owner of the real estate franchise I am an owner of, … (2 comments)
Since 1970, BookPeople has been offering a wide variety of literary works to magazine browsers and rare book collectors and all those in between. With a built-in coffee shop, and lots of comfortable seating nooks scattered throughout the store, BookPeople promotes a relaxed atmosphere that will invariably lead to a purchase … (1 comments)
I am interested in hearing about what books you may have found helpful in your real estate business and/or life in general. I have found that many books directed to real estate professionals can be a bit stuffy and repetitive. I have read The Secret and enjoy books that challenge my … (9 comments)
Post From The SalesAttitude.com Blog: http://www.salesattitude.com/ 
Helen Hall Library in League City on Hwy. 3 and Main Street will host R.E.A.D. Dogs. Dogs are looking for children who want to explore the incredible journey of reading! This program is designed for the reluctant readers who are encouraged to read to therapy trained dogs. For details 281-554-1116.
I just picked up Jodi Picoult's book, Songs of the Humpback Whale. I swear, this women seems to write a book a month! I think I've read 6 or 7 of her books in the past year! What are you reading? If you love to read, check out the new group … (3 comments)
This is a weird thing to comment on but it seemed to me to be an insane way of decorating a house. I thumbed through the Country Home magazine and saw this picture of a decorated room. Notice the fact that they have turned ALL the books in the bookcase so … (66 comments)
I made it a goal of mine about three years ago to read at least 24 books a year with at least four of them being real estate related. So far I've been right on track. This year I should soon finish "The Champion Real Estate Agent" by Dirk Zeller and … (7 comments)
I started to read this fascinating book last fall after seeing many posts about it on Active Rain. I immediately saw so many ideas for blogging that I started to plan a series of posts based on the book. Then I ran into the freight train known as the end-of-the-year. Now … (1 comments)
I know it is COLD outside! There are many things to do in Plainfield even though it is cold and sometimes snowy, although this year we have been on the low side of actual snowfall,is that a good thing or not? Anyway, from a previous blog post you might be aware … (0 comments)
Last December I was invited to listen to a webinar hosted by Hubspot which operates Website Grader (BTW, a wonderful tool!) The webinar was a chat with Paul Gillin about his book the "The New Influencers". As wonderful as it was to listen in, I was also lucky enough to win a copy of … (15 comments)
I am very interested in developing my referral system to the nth power! I have seen this book referred to on several other blogs, anyone here read it, recommendations? Is is worth my time to read and implement; anything else you recommend on the referral business development? 
So this is the book I'm currently digesting...very helpful so far, I think. Good, concrete actions to take, concerning building a client base and marketing, are detailed in a very understandable way. I'm not completely convinced, however, that communicating that often with past and potential clients won't annoy them--does anyone have … (3 comments)
Fueling Your Brain, Business and Life with the Written Word 
I passed the insurance exam and applied for my MO license which I received in the mail just last week. I am now employed as Agency Producer instead of being a Consultant.
23 Minutes in Hell by Bill Wiese. This book is nothing short of insane. It was written by a realtor, of all people, and is really designed to tell people that hell exists. It's not one of those books that are all gloom and doom, but this guy actually visits hell...REALLY … (9 comments)
Hi Everyone,It is getting late, however, I have been reading "Oh The Glory Of It All" by Sean Wilsey. This is a phenomenal book if you are into reading someone's memoirs. … (0 comments)
I can't get enough to read... Actually I can't get enough time to read, between the magazine subscriptions I get... I think that I'm up to about 10, to all the books that I have, there just isn't enough time. I keep a book in my purse that my husband has … (0 comments)
I was "meme" Bill Roberts got me. Bill Nazur got him. They wanted to know what I read. This is a big step ahead the last time I was "memeed "Memed, Me Memed / For The Masochistic Reader I started with Geneses and ended with my birth, a long time ago. … (8 comments)
You know, every day we're inundated with offers to spend our hard-earned money on training. I have some extra $$$ spend and I've wisely given myself a limit. Here's where I need the collective brain power of the Active Rain community.What should I spend it on? Is there one thing in your library … (10 comments)
MeMe - What Have I Been Reading? By Bill Roberts
I had an agent in my area call me and ask me how I do business and if she could copy it. OK, you want me togive my trade secrets to you because you are failing? You see me doing well and you want to know what I'mdoing different...Am I correct?
Did you know that you can sell your unused books on Amazon.com? If you are like me you have a few books just collecting dust on your bookshelf. I had books that I ordered through Borders only to realize that the book didn't have what I was looking for or I … (7 comments)
My Husband Roger and I went to the Highland Mall to people watch after the Holidays and ended up in B Dalton ( a Barnes and Noble store ) perusing the discounted books. We always end up there. Roger collects short stories and I love a good novel and we both have a … (3 comments)
Todd C. Menard Recognized as Contributing Author to Real Estate in 2008 Book of Top Ideas for the Challenging Market of 2008Todd C. Menard, one of the premier Broker/Owners in the Greater Phoenix Market, recently joined hundreds of top agents as a contributing author to Real Estate in 2008.Chandler, AZ (Best … (4 comments)
Brian Block sent me this nice e-mail a bit ago. He informed me that I was being tagged with a literary meme. It seems that there is someone somewhere that finds it fascinating to ponder what books I have read. Fair enough, but AR does not have the memory capacity for … (12 comments)
Are there any good books out there that I can get from the library on being a loan signing agent?And are there any magazines for Notaries that I cna sign up for.Knowledge is a powerful thing. … (4 comments)
Well, do I have a place for you! It's called Chamblin Bookmine and it is my absolutely favorite book store. I love any book store really, Books-A-Million, Barnes & Noble and the list goes on, but the difference with Chamblin's is, not only do they carry new books, they sell tons … (4 comments)
I recently re-read and listened to the audio book by David Allen Getting Things Done - The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. The difference this time - I was ready to put the techniques to use and have discovered a system that works for me. The major aha for me was realizing … (4 comments)
How does an avid reader talk about his five favorite books? I don't think I can choose five favorites. I'v been reading for 60 years and may have thousands of favorites. What I'll do, I think, is choose some recently read and some I think are notable.
I would really like to start a book club with fellow agents. I believe education is good way to improve our business. I have a couple of books in mind to start with. Basically I would like to pick out books as a group and meet monthly to discuss what … (10 comments)
While I'm not a Feng Shui expert, I'm more than well aware that my bookshelves need some help. You see, the problem is that I buy books faster than I can read them. And I'm an avid reader. 
Here is our Holiday Gift to All. We have read these books many times, and yet we enjoy continuing to read them. We have a new family tradition in the making. We are doing something new. We gave up the TV. 
This so called university is selling classes here in Phoenix, AZ on investing in real estate and other services and products. Let me tell you, they are not cheap, at $16,000 you could have invested on learning from books, other classes, and or on the fly. Lets face it, if you can spend that kind … (7 comments)
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21 Things I Wish My Broker Had Told Me covers a broad range of topics--teaching you how to hit the ground running, develop effective real estate work habits, and balance work and family.introduces you to the importance of setting a realistic budget. Your broker should have a copy for you to … (0 comments)
Hi All! I've been reading this book by Stephen Covey and WOW!! If you really want to get a clear vision of where you are, and where you want to go....you have to grab this book and give it a read. But remember...to get the full effect you have to get … (3 comments)
While a few writers do make it to the NY Times Best Seller List, something like 80% of authors never even make it to the bottom shelf at Borders. So why does anyone go to the trouble of getting into print ... to make money, that's why.A book gives you credibility and … (3 comments)
I know all of us get to Friday night, thinking "hurrah," - the weekend. And then you blink your eyes, and it is Sunday night. I mean, an hour still has 60 minutes, doesn't it? Why does it all seem to go by so quickly --- especially Saturday and Sunday?Take today, … (4 comments)
I have recently been introduced to Skippyjon Jones Books by Judy Schachner. My son brought 2 of the books home from School and I have to say that I probably enjoyed to books more than he did (he is 7)!I do not usually feel compelled to write a review of a book of any … (1 comments)
My priority this year and one that will keep me positive for a long time to come: My mom is in her 91st year. I plan to spend holiday time with her up in Connecticut. Last year I arrived at her home a couple of days before Christmas and spent Christmas … (15 comments)
You real estate consumers out there are an educated bunch. And very bookish! Nothing better than an informed and well-educated client. Click here to see a list of the top 10 real estate books that are being read today: http://narblog1.realtors.org/mvtype/theweeklybookscan/2007/10/top_10_real_estate_books_10150.htmlI personally own Real Estate Investing for Dummies and Flipping Houses for … (2 comments)
Have you read a good book lately??? I just finished 90 minutes in heaven. Man what a story! I would recomend that you should read it, give it to someone you know who needs to read it. I have a customer that started Chemo today and I am taking it to … (1 comments)
Well almost, actually it was 1:52 pm.Today marks the 126th anniversary of the famous "Gunfight at the OK Corral" in Tombstone Arizona-then called the Arizona Territory. Here are some quick trivia facts about Wyatt Earp and the shootout at the OK Corral: Wyatt Earp was first and foremost a simple business … (1 comments)
Last week, someone sent me a college textbook called Entrepreneurship, thinking I might like to have it as a reference. I finished the other book I was reading on Sunday, so I decided to read a chapter or two of this one. (It's a pretty large book, so I expected it … (4 comments)
One of my all time favorite books is available online at the following link. If you've never read this classic by Kahlil Gibran, I urge you to invest a few hours of your life.http://www.geocities.com/Athens/5484/Gibran.htmSome of my favorite passages:On love:When you love you should not say, "God is in my heart," but … (1 comments)
I met a REALTOR on a blogging Post. We started blogging back and forth. I found out she was in D.C which is where my son is attending school. Then I noticed she wrote a book on Real Estate. When I went to visit my son, I asked her if we could … (4 comments)
We are all 'victims' of the information age.
Anyone remember this book? It's from back in the 1970's, staged in the 1960's. About Russians who set up a charm school to teach other Russians how to infiltrate America and become your next-door neighbor and confident by seeming as natural as yourself... The plot was a little lame, especially now … (4 comments)
Pick up a book !Books and I have had a constant love affair since before I could stand on my own. My Grandmother’s were both teachers and taught the love of learning and reading to my parents when they were small and they in turn passed it on to me. … (44 comments)
In the front of my most recent Life Journal is a "Pledge of Faith" that I took from Beth Moore's study Believing God. Usually I will recommend a book over a DVD, but in this case, while the book is excellent, the DVD series is life changing. Beth gears her talks … (14 comments)
I am a "perpetual student" - I will never know enough. I've started this post because I believe that we can learn so much from each other. I want us to bookmark this post and as we read books that we feel would be beneficial for others to read - just add … (8 comments)