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Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.-- Theodore Roosevelt … (2 comments)
For most people, family is the driving force for them to do what they do. In most cases, family is the inspiration of why you get up every morning. 
I just wanted to take the time to share a friend of mine who has given me the chance to do well in our chosen work environment. Lori Taylor was first met, as I began my real estate career, as the associate broker in our office. I didn't have any idea … (4 comments)
Good Morning...., it's Monday again, and today I am anxiously awaiting 9am....the time most people start work :) :) I hope everyone is ready for another good week. I am not sure why I like Mondays so much, maybe because so many people are off on the weekends, and on Monday they … (23 comments)
Addiction (n) defined as: The condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or or involved in something.The book "A Beautiful Boy" was just featured on the Oprah show and selected for sale by Starbucks . It's a story about the trauma of addiction in the life of family...primarily the painful relationship between … (36 comments)
Where do I begin? My first week as a real estate consultant - it was fabulous! The first item on my list of things to do was to sit down and write a mission statement, which I am going to post on my site. It identifies my definiteness of purpose and … (0 comments)
What does Spring Mean to me? When I think of the Seasons of the Year.....I feel so lucky that we here have the privilege of experiencing 4 of them! How lucky can we be? I love them all....But Spring? There is nothing like Spring - Nothing that brings Hope to my Heart … (20 comments)
Walking... everyone applauds your very first steps. It's a grand achievement... a pivotal point in your developmental history. The world looks different now, after schlepping around like a snake and then on all-fours. Now you can explore your world in new ways. Walking...a primal progression, and STILL a daily opportunity. Connect with the land … (17 comments)
I was watching The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch last night and heard one of his guests discuss a very unique word...'Gambaru'. Heard of it? The guest indicated that it stems from Japan and means essentially to never give up, even if there is no chance to win. I think this is incredible. I … (3 comments)
Just In Case You Need A Pick-Me-Up "When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place."~ Unknown "Eighty percent of success is showing up."~ Woody Allen Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town … (3 comments)
Sweet Sounds Singing In The Rain... Chirp..Chirp..Chirp.. Spring is in the air. I have had a wonderful experience of being able to watch a Mother Robin have her babies and watch her attend to them. What a wonderful mother she was. I took pictures all the way through until they were learning to fly. … (21 comments)
The original advert: The www.reallysold.com rewrite On this one we’re not going to rewrite the entire advert – just suggest some different, more eye catching headings all from www.reallysold.com . Sparkling by day, captivating in the city by night Leave the car at home – or better yet, sell it! … (0 comments)
I believe its very import to give thanks and show gratitude to others and to GOD. I have come a long way in this area of my life and definitely have a long way to go. I am reading Paula White's book "You're All That!" and here is a gratitude list that … (5 comments)
There are many tools that can help one become successful. Too often you become fearful and don't want to take the risk. Why is this? Due to the surroundings with people and experiences it's easy to develop fear and become afraid. It is now time to change the thought pattern as … (0 comments)
While the current market has a lot of us scratching our heads and have even caused many to leave the industry, I thought it might be a good time to break out a favorite of mine. I love this poem and think a lot of it applies right now to what … (11 comments)
In Spring, signs of rebirth and reinvigoration can be seen everywhere. After, what seems like forever, the cold, wet, dreary days of winter begin to subside, and warmer weather, with gentle, kite flying breezes begin to take over. The new buds begin bursting forth, bringing explosions of color back into our … (22 comments)
Spring is a time of new beginnings, a time of hope and expectation. What a great time of year to consider a move to Lake Anna. I cannot think of another time that gets the heart racing just a bit more with anticipation of fun times ahead, time to be with … (25 comments)
Music has alway been an important part of my life. My grandfather taught music, he was an original member of the stamps quartet. Both my wife and I have been involved in music all of our lives. I traveled with a band in my college days. Both of my girls have … (5 comments)
I seldom pass along inspirational stuff, but this one got to me .I believe, in these difficult and mean-spirited times in which we live, there needs to be a message of hope. We can all use a single image that speaks to us of love, harmony, peace, and joy. … (0 comments)
Big week in the Men's College Basketball world. The field has narrowed from 63 teams to the Final Four. Interestingly, the four teams that were seeded #1 are the four teams that are left. There's usually some surprise team in the final couple of games; some underdog that rose from obscurity … (3 comments)
Notes from a Jim Rohn Seminar:
First and foremost I would like to acknowledge all of my fellow realtors out there. Day in and day out you do what is necessary to make strides towards the betterment of yourself, your families, your clients and your peers. You stay motivated (or at least you act like it) most the time … (7 comments)
So in our office we have been running a "March Madness" Competition. We are basically tracking things to do with productivity such as calling people. I started calling some people one day. I called and called and called..... made 76 phone calls in one day, had 6 conversations with no luck and … (11 comments)
I have often wondered why it is we believe we can "own" real estate. Somewhere, there are Real Estate Gods, and they are laughing their heads off. They know the truth: we don't own real estate. It owns us.Saying you own real estate is like saying you own your child. You nurture. You … (25 comments)
I LOVE most music...from classical, to big band, to instrumentals, to religious to pop, to country/western. About the only kind of music I won't listen to is rap. I can't carry a tune worth a darn, and even though I've never been able to read music the nuns at the Catholic high … (10 comments)
This is one of the most heartwarming videos I have ever seen. The message is quite powerful. There really is nothing we can't accomplish if we just set our minds to it. Don't believe me? Take a look. Murrieta Real Estate Expert – Tom Plant, REALTOR® - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage … (23 comments)
CLICK HERE at 6:30pm PDT to join a live webcast on credit reporting. Tonight on the TBWS Late Night we will have special guest Kim Castro.Kimberly Castro has over 20 years in the banking and real estate industry, specializing in credit over the past decade. Kimberly is recognized nationally as an … (3 comments)
Around the end of the 19th century an insurance salesman in France had been working on a wealthy prospect that notoriously refused to give any value to life insurance. The salesman persisted and persisted until one day he convinced the man to purchase a sizable policy. However, at the time the … (3 comments)
I appreciate the story below. They truly are entrepreneurs in their own right. They overcame difficult circumstances and conquered. It's inspiring in the sense that it doesn't matter what your background or conditions are. You are the master of your own destiny. If any of you have chance take a look … (2 comments)
I think the answer is MOST DEFINITELY.
As I was putting together my last virtual tour, I was searching for whatever was new in the YouTube community. Well about a year ago I came across this youtube poster, and saw that he came back from his hiatus from a while ago and he has recently put up some … (6 comments)
Seth Godin posted the following on his blog a few days ago:PersistencePersistence isn't using the same tactics over and over. That's just annoying.Persistence is having the same goal over and over.Seth has an amazing ability to say so much with so little. If you have not yet read his book, "The … (1 comments)
Positivity-Noun 1. A quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation. 
Written by:Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, BrokerKeller Williams RealtyPhone: 919.454.8864Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." ~ Mark Twain
Unfortunately, there will always be those people who will try to tell … (16 comments)
Famous Motivational Quotes"Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It's not a day when you lounge around doing nothing, it's when you've had everything to do and you've done it!" --Margaret Thatcher "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you … (3 comments)
"Thomas Edison failed 1,000 times before he invented the light bulb.""Colonel Sanders offered his recipe to 1,000 restaurants before one finally took it." 
A Friend of mine asked for some help. Here's why: Please Join Our Fight! It's Non-Violent and Life-Saving! Kelly's Kickin' Cancer Benefit Fine Line Music Café, April 11, 2008, 8:00 PM Fine Line Music Cafe is located at 318 First Avenue North, in Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401.Kelly Kristine Andrews has been diagnosed with metastatic … (14 comments)
"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
Ever have these days where you just want to scream WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME??Well lately I have been having some of those days and I was scrolling through some old e-mails and came across this real life story that talks about what I am going through... These stories all happened … (8 comments)
I used to have a comfort zone,
I should do these everyday, but I just don't...I got this quote from my dad:LIFE IS FULL OF UPS AND DOWNS THOSE WHO ENDURE WILL REAP THE REWARDS FOR BEING FAITHFUL.
In today's industry, negativity is everywhere. Our office went through the exercise below (provided by Buffini & Company) as a way to remind us that life is good and the stronger we are, the more we will be able to proved for our clients. A few of my co-workers even had their kids … (4 comments)
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First of all, could this winter get any longer? and Secondly, How does one find inspiration this time of year? Although neither of these queries have much to do with home staging, I think we all could use whatever we can get right now. Here's what I got:Love all that you … (4 comments)
The biggest thing to hit the airwaves and cyberspace is Oprah and the book A New Earth. Nothing could be more exciting to me than to see a big change in the world...I know I am not alone. 
Are You a Drip or a Drop?D-DiscouragedR-ResignedO-ObstaclesP-Purpose D-DeterminedR-ResolutionI-IntentionP-PurposeThe other morning I was sitting in my bedroom and was immediately inspired by my ceiling of all things. I literally became fascinated with the water-stained spot that was caused by a dripping toilet above my bedroom. It was brown in color, circular in shape, … (0 comments)
For all of you that are parents and in the Real Estate business(mortgage or sales) you should understand what I am about to say. I will also ask for feedback on techniques that you use to keep the two very separate. A Real Estate career can be very demanding and it … (5 comments)
In the current economic environment, a lot has been said about the "R" word, recession. The market keeps slipping and sliding like car tires on ice. The newscasts are full of stories filled with sadness, depression, tears, and anger. The veil of doom and gloom is thick and hanging over us like … (19 comments)
Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn't matter whether you are a lion … (3 comments)
Well, business had picked up a little, and something had to give. I had to admit I had become a little too addicted to Active Rain and it was taking up too much time. I was also dwelling on some of the negative encounters here, and not focusing on the positive. I … (8 comments)
Inspirational words can come from many different sources..........a self-help book, a philosopher, Dear Abby, movies with a message, a sage Grandmother, Oprah.But a paper towel roll? Who knew? "Why not go out on a limb? That's where the fruit is." Mark Twain Everytime I rip a towel off the roll, I pause and … (10 comments)
I just got in from a most amazing thing!
Missing my morning walk today, dressed in my sweat suit & runners, off I went, late afternoon instead. Besides the morning was very gloomy, while the sun was brilliant this afternoon.
Along the waterfront and up Kelowna's main street, I planned to pick up milk … (44 comments)
Check out this great clip about Jason McElway.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek1iIOTsiRo … (2 comments)