series: Honesty - Power Quotes Series - 05/16/08 09:50 AM
I have come across a lot of loan officers in my time that do not practice this with their customers. The outcome is devastating when they arrive to the closing table and what was told to the customer is not what is on the paperwork. To me, it makes no sense … (3 comments)
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series: Humor - Power Quotes Series - 05/14/08 09:42 AM
The problem with most people is that when times get tough, humor is the first thing to go. In my world, humor is a must. Without it, how can you survivie?
My good friend, Rick (better known as BLR Guy) always is quick to crack a joke. He understands the need … (9 comments)
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series: Habits - Power Quotes Series - 05/12/08 10:20 AM
Habits can be good or can be bad for you. It takes 21 days to form a habit and sometimes a lifetime to break them. When you are trying to institue a new habit, it is something that you have to keep your mindset aware of and continue to remind yourself … (12 comments)
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series: Goals - Power Quotes Series - 05/09/08 07:53 AM
Goals are an important part of our careers and even in our lives. Being able to achieve them gives you a sense of accomplishment unlike any other. Goal setting is a part of every successful training program around that I have ever come across and it will continue to be because … (11 comments)
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series: Giving - Power Quotes Series - 04/23/08 09:28 AM
This might be one of the most powerful things that any person can possess. It is GIVING. I see this characteristic practiced the most at the holiday times which leaves me to wonder where it goes for the other 11 months? In my opinion, this is something that you should practice … (12 comments)
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series: Baseball highlights - version 4.21 - 04/21/08 06:05 PM
I really have not been able to do this series the way that I would like with my move in process to Tennessee. But after this week is over, I am sure that I will get my feet back under me and back to my regular blogging pace. With that … (10 comments)
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series: Greatness - Power Quotes Series - 04/21/08 12:34 PM
Greatness or achieving greatness is an inspiration that has chased after us for years. Or better yet, that we have chased after for years. Each and everyone of us wants to be the best at what we do. As a manager of a branch, it is monthly that we see our … (8 comments)
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series: Focus - Power Quotes Series - 04/18/08 06:10 AM
Lately I have noticed that a lot of people have been focused on the bad in life. I hear more people talking about how bad the market is instead of focusing their energy to what is good in the market. And they refer to people like myself as wearing blinders. It … (21 comments)
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series: Friendship - Power Quotes Series - 04/16/08 01:36 PM
Friendships are an important part of our lives and careers. Each and everyday we meet people that we soon form these friendships with. Some bless us, some enrich us, and even some inspire us, but they all typically come with some form of benefit to us. Friendships come in many different … (14 comments)
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series: Family - Power Quotes Series - 04/14/08 09:50 AM
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 hope that you can find some inspirations in the quotes below. Also, if you would like to read more of my … (9 comments)
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series: Excuses - Power Quotes Series - 04/11/08 10:03 AM
One thing that I can never stand is for someone to make an excuse. Excuses is the cop out to not being able to face the reasons of why you did not accomplish something. When Thomas Edison failed 10,000 times making a light bulb, he did not make excuses for why … (16 comments)
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series: Failure - Power Quotes Series - 04/09/08 09:19 AM
Failure is one of the keys to success. Thomas Edison once said that when he was creating the light bulb, he found 10,000 ways not to do it. I like that style of thinking.
If a person is truly scared of failure, then in fact, they are scared to succeed. Success … (19 comments)
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series: Baseball highlights - version 4.08 - 04/08/08 08:45 PM
Sorry that this is late. And on top of that, it is going to be short and sweet as I am in the middle of selling my house, packing, having an estate sale, and working. What else can I take on. On yeah, blogging on ActiveRain. LOL. With that said, … (12 comments)
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series: Enthusiasm - Power Quotes Series - 04/07/08 10:54 AM
In the industry that we are in, you can not be successful without enthusiasm. Have you ever walked into an interview with a potential boss and he/she was a drag? Did you go to work for them? If you did, what were you thinking?
In my time here in Atlanta, I have … (14 comments)
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series: Encouragement - Power Quotes Series - 04/04/08 01:55 PM
Last month I was here writing a blog about discouragement and now I find myself writing one on encouragement. Encouragement is one of the most wonderful things that you hear. It helps in your everyday life and most people love to hear encouragement daily.
I am sure in the many quotes below … (11 comments)
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series: Power QuoteS Series - March Recap - 04/02/08 03:37 PM
This normally comes out the last day of each month, but that was a hectic day for me. As for this whole week, it has been that; one big blur. Fortunately I got back on track with the important stuff like blogging in the rain. Last month there were some pretty … (11 comments)
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series: Effort - Power Quotes Series - 04/02/08 09:30 AM
No one has ever succeeded without effort. In everything that we do, it requires some level of effort. It seems that the people that put forth the most effort and do it wisely are the ones that seem to climb to the top quickly.
You know the people that I am … (8 comments)
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series: Dreamers - Power Quotes Series - 03/31/08 01:14 PM
You know them. You have seen them. You might work with one of them. And for some of you, you might be one of them. You know the signs and you know the type of person. They are a DREAMER. God forbid they get too close to you, it might rub … (22 comments)
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series: Baseball highlights - version 3.30 - 03/30/08 12:16 PM
With the Japan series behind us and three spring training games left over for today, Major League Baseball is set for the "Real" Opening Day. And how fitting is it that opening day is held in the nations capital as the Washington Nationsls take on the Atlanta Braves. For many years … (16 comments)
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series: Diversity - Power Quotes Series - 03/28/08 10:14 AM
It has been said that diversity is the spice of life and I for one have to agree. Think how dull and boring it would be if everyone around you walked the same, talked the same, looked the same, smelled the same. I think that you get the picture. In today's … (11 comments)
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series: Discouraged - Power Quotes Series - 03/26/08 09:41 AM
I have seen so many people in the past become so discouraged that they give up. It is really at that point that separate the winners from all others. When your back is against the wall and all you have left to do is fail, is the time for you to … (21 comments)
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series: Decision - Power Quotes Series - 03/24/08 10:47 AM
Each and every day, we are faced with making a decision. Some are as simple as getting out of bed of choosing what to have for breakfast and then some are very complex and can change our life forever or affect someones life around us.
One of the constants about our … (8 comments)
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series: Baseball highlights - version 3.23 - 03/23/08 11:59 AM
This week, I would like to discuss something that really made me think about baseball and how some players view the game. Now, mind you, I am not a huge Red Sox fan, but after having lived in the Ft Myers Florida area for a few years, they kinda grow on … (7 comments)
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series: Destiny - Power Quotes Series - 03/21/08 10:04 AM
Destiny is not something to sit back and wait for, it is not a matter of chance, and it is not something that you sit on the counter and play with it later. No, it is made up of choices that we make in our lives daily and it is truly … (15 comments)
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series: Drive - Power Quotes Series - 03/19/08 09:41 AM
On Friday, I tol everyone that I would reveal the three "D"s that rule my life. On Friday, we looked at Determination. On Monday, it was Desire. Today completes the package with it being about Drive. When I was a sale manager for a large mortgage company, I use to teach … (9 comments)
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series: Desire - Power Quotes Series - 03/17/08 08:13 AM
Last weekend, on Friday, my series was about determination. In that post, I told everyone that I would finish out the 3 "D"s of a successful person. Desire is the second in this list of 3.
Someone said in the post which 3 "d"s and then named about 10. Being in … (12 comments)
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series: Baseball highlights - version 3.16 - 03/16/08 06:41 AM
As of the time that I am writing this report, there are 9 days, 22 hours, and 56 minutes left before opening day. WOOHOO. All the teams are gearing up to make some final decisions as to who is going to play what position and how much. A lot of … (9 comments)
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series: Common Sense - Power Quotes Series - 03/12/08 09:54 AM
How many time have you heard a person question another persons "common sense" or in most cases, the lack of. If we look at dictionary.com it gives us a meaning of sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge, training, or the like; normal native intelligence.
I think that we al … (15 comments)
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series: Suburban Atlanta Series - Peachtree City, GA - 03/10/08 05:09 PM
Peachtree City Georgia is located just Southwest of Atlanta Georgia. It is approximately a 45 minute drive down Interstate 85 south of downtown Atlanta. It is 21.7 miles southwest of Atlanta's city limits It has two 250 acre lakes, Lake Peachtree and Lake Kedron, for your pleasure of for sailing, … (10 comments)
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series: Customer Service - Power Quote Series - 03/10/08 10:16 AM
In today's era, it seems that customer service is doing a disappearing act. I read a blog this weekend from a Realtor that was telling a story of how to get your customer arrested. Now before you go off thinking that he got his customer arrested, read his post.
I have … (11 comments)
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series: Comfort Zone - Power Quotes Series - 03/07/08 11:02 AM
How many times have you met someone that is attached to their comfort zone and hates to get out of it? Well, if you are like me, you run into it daily. People just decide that this is what they have done for years and they are going to die doing … (14 comments)
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series: Courage - Power Quotes Series - 03/05/08 08:23 AM
Courage, what does it really mean. I think for a lot of us it has different meanings. For addicts, it is the ability to face each day without their crutch. For firefighters and police officers, it is the ability to face their day at hand. For people in our industry, it … (8 comments)
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series: Power Quotes Series - February Recap - 03/04/08 09:36 AM
Well, this is a little late. I usually put it out the evening of the last day of the month if it is a day that I publish this. Friday I was busy moving my office and did not have time to get around to this.
February is know as the "Love … (12 comments)
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series: Suburban Atlanta Series - Fayetteville, GA - 03/03/08 03:51 PM
Fayetteville, Georgia is a suburb located 22 miles south of Atlanta, Georgia and is in Fayette County. It's population is approximately 14,000 strong. It is called home to both Lee Hyde of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and Ryan Schwartz of the Winthrop Eagles. There are several stars that called Fayetteville … (8 comments)
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series: Confidence - Power Quotes Series - 03/03/08 09:16 AM
Confidence is a great trait used properly. There has always been a fine line between confidence and conceited. When a person demonstrates confidence, they walk into their jobs or task knowing that they will succeed in their goals. When you are confident, it shows in the way you carry yourself and … (18 comments)
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series: Complaining - Power Quotes Series - 02/29/08 08:23 AM
Have you ever met the constant complainer. The one that nothing is good for them. Their world is always doom and gloom. The glass is always half empty. Negativity oozes from their very being. Day in and day out I meet people like this.
There is always one way to counter … (18 comments)
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series: Choices - Power Quotes Series - 02/27/08 07:43 AM
Choice is one of the things that we have control of. We can choose between good and evil, we can choose between chocolate and vanilla, we can even choose our hair color. With that said, it seems the hardest choice that people make is between right and wrong. I made that … (13 comments)
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series: Change - Power Quotes Series - 02/25/08 07:44 AM
*Disclaimer* Pics are active. If you click on them you will be transported ot another link.
For those of you that follow me, you know that CHANGE is a topic that I have been talking about for some time now. The biggest reason for this is because our industry is ever changing … (17 comments)
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series: Suburban Atlanta Series - Norcross, GA - 02/24/08 12:17 PM
Norcross, Georgia is a small suburban city that is located 16.6 miles northeast of Atlanta in Gwinnett County. It's population is 9,887 people.
Even though Norcross is a smaller community in the Suburbs, there are many things to do in this city. With Atlanta only a short drive away, it is … (15 comments)
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series: Challenge - Power Quote Series - 02/22/08 07:01 AM
Challenges can make or break a person dependent on how they handle them. In our industry we are faced with them daily. The successful people find a way through them while some stumble and fall trying to get around them. The best advice that I can give anyone is to always … (16 comments)
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series: Character - Power Quote Series - 02/20/08 07:44 AM
After yesterday's rant, I could not think of a more fitting post that this one. Character is so important in today's society. And the people that lack it, fall to the wayside eventually.
I hope that you can find inspiration in one of these quotes.
*DISCLAIMER* As always, click the pictures to … (10 comments)
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series: Blame - Power Quotes Series - 02/18/08 07:03 AM
Too many times in life do we find it easy to place blame instead of accepting responsibility or looking for the fix to the issue. Spencer Johnson once wrote a book called the "One Minute Manager". In the book, the Manager in question had this saying: "I do not hire people … (18 comments)
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series: Suburban Atlanta Series - Alpharetta, GA - 02/17/08 11:38 AM
In today's edition of Suburban Atlanta Series, we are going outside the I285 perimeter and taking a stroll up GA400 to the quaint cit of Alpharetta, Georgia. As with all of these series you will be able to click on the pictures t be transported to websites that coincide with … (14 comments)
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series: Believe - Power Quotes Series - 02/15/08 08:10 AM
Recently I decide to search out some new groups to start posting this series in in an attempt to get better traffice. Yesterday, my colleague Rich Dansereau found 2 groups dedicated to quotes, so I m hoping that this will be more suitable for them.
Belief - what does it really mean. … (10 comments)
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series: Behavior - Power Quotes Series - 02/13/08 07:13 AM
Our behavior is a direct reflection on the person that we are. So many times I have seen people do themselves in because of the way they act. People only believe that their behavior in public is what matters and so they put up a facade in order to fit in … (21 comments)
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series: Balance - Power Quotes Series - 02/11/08 07:37 AM
Balance. What does it mean to you? One f the questions I have always asked in an interview before hiring someone is "What is your take on a balanced life". YZou will be surprised at some of the answers that I got. Hopefully, there is something below that will strike a … (11 comments)
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series: Attitude - Power Quote Series - 02/08/08 01:48 AM
It is 2:42 in the morning here in Atlanta, GA and I am publishing my quotes quiet early. You ask why. Well, I have a closing to attend at 9 am and I made a promise to all of you to get this out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I plan … (21 comments)
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series: Age - Power Quotes Series - 02/06/08 07:54 AM
So many times I hear people complain about their age. To me, it is a number. Something that is determined to tell people how long you been on this planet. The only way it can be an obstacle to you is if you allow it too. The greatest saying that I … (25 comments)
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series: Appreciation - Power Quote Series - 02/04/08 10:02 AM
Sorry guys and gals for this getting out this late. I am kind of dragging today. Last night was a great Super Bowl Party and I appreciate all my friends and neighbors that came over to watch.
In today's time, I see so many people that are all about change and nothing … (13 comments)
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series: Action - Power Quote Series - 02/01/08 07:14 AM
Action is a way of life. Those that choose to not take action, so get eaten up by the competition. Think of a football center that hikes the ball to the quarterback and then just stands there. What happens but the nose tackle breaks though the line to sack the quarterback … (5 comments)
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series: Power Quotes Series - January Recap - 01/31/08 06:23 AM
January was an exciting month for me. This series has really started to take off ever since i changed the format of how I do them now. Lately I have noticed that people are reading them more and more. I have started taking request as I am picking on particular words … (11 comments)
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series: Anger - Power Quote Series - 01/30/08 06:51 AM
This week I have seen this be more prevalent than I care to mention. I was going to save this for Friday, but I chose to publish it thie morning instead. I hope that it helps one person.
How many of you have every said or did something out of anger only … (30 comments)
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series: Achievements - Power Quote Series - 01/28/08 07:13 AM
When you die, will people be talking about your achievements in life or your failures in life? For me, I am hoping for the first to happen. Maureen Dowd once said "The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for".
Think about that … (21 comments)
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series: Accountability - Power Quote Series - 01/25/08 07:53 AM
Accountability is described by Webster's Dictionary as "Responsibility to someone or for some activity". In every industry, regardless what you do, you have responsibility to to someone. Someone will hold you accountable for your actions. The great people hold themselves accountable above any standards that their peers, bosses, or clients can … (10 comments)
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series: Adversity - Power Quotes Series - 01/23/08 09:27 AM
My good Friend Linda Futral asked if I would do today's series on adversity. We face this daily and it speaks to the type of person you are in how you deal with adversity. I know that in today's market, adversity affects everyone around us. All that matters is how you … (21 comments)
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series: Accomplishments - Power Quotes Series - 01/21/08 08:18 AM
It does not take one to look very far to see the accomplishments of the day, week, month, or year. It is something that we must do daily. When I started this post this morning, I had heard a few of these quotes, but never really paid much attention to them. … (6 comments)
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series: Ability is the Key - Power Quotes Series - 1/18/08 - 01/18/08 07:24 AM
As you can see, I have changed the way that I present the title. Each day I am going to focus on one area and pull quotes about that area. Going forward, all of these will be tagged POWER QUOTE SERIES and at the end of each month I will run … (20 comments)
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series: Power Quotes Series - Wisdom 1/16/2008 - 01/16/08 05:36 AM
TOday, I thought that I would center around "wisdom". In the native american culture, we consider our elders to be wise. Berthold Auerbach confirms this with a quote also. There is something to be learned from everywone. I have always said that a wise man will learn from everyone around him … (12 comments)
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series: Power Quotes Series: 1/14/2008 - 01/14/08 05:30 AM
This week is going to be tough on me since I am going to be in class from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Thursday. With that said, I am still committed to putting out my series on time. I just have to get it done sooner. I hope that … (12 comments)
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series: Power Quotes Series: 1/11/08 - 01/11/08 09:06 AM
In today's time, we look for inspiration in many places. Not always does it come from the same faces. Sometimes, inspiration is right in front of us and we can never even see it because we do not look past out nose.
I find solace in knowing that soon, and very soon, … (7 comments)
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series: Funnies Recap - Version 1.10 - 01/10/08 08:57 AM
If you are anything like me, sometimes you get so busy that you missed some of the funny things that go on here in the Rain. Well, about 2 weeks ago, by good friend Rick, better know as BLR Guy ask me if I would do a recap series of the … (13 comments)
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series: Power Qoutes Series: 1-9-2008 - 01/09/08 07:04 AM
In Star Wars, they always told Luke to trust in the Force. The Force was both good and evil and you chose which side that you wanted to go down. Motivation, Inspirations, and positive attitude are all qualities of the Good Force. Greed, anger, and power are all bad traits from … (12 comments)
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series: Power Quotes Series: 1/7/2008 - 01/07/08 12:56 AM
When I started this series, I wanted to bring out some quotes that are not every day sayings. Today's series is no different. I went ooking for bliss, awake, brave, and focus. I think that I have captured all four of those things in these 4 quotes. I will expand on … (10 comments)
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series: Power Quotes Series; 1/2/2008 - 01/02/08 07:30 AM
As we bring in the new year in 2008, we look for inspiration to carry us through each and every day that we face challenging times. I hope that this continued series will bring some of the inspiration to your door.
I will still continue to publish this every Monday, Wednesday, … (6 comments)
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series: Recap of the Power Series for 2007 - 12/31/07 09:04 AM
I decided that I would take a group all the Power Quote Series onto one BLOG for all to be able to access easily. Going forward, I will be doing this for every month to group them together. If there is a special topic of inspiration that anyone would like for … (4 comments)
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series: Power Series 12/31/2007 - Competition - 12/31/07 08:42 AM
Competition brings out the best in most of us. For some, it brings out the worst and those people stoop to levels unacceptable. I got into the financial industry over 20 years ago and when I did I told myself at that time, regardless of what I was doing, I was … (2 comments)
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series: Power Quotes Series - 12/28/2007 - 12/28/07 08:04 AM
As I sit in my Breakfast nook writing, I gaze out the window at the gray sky and watch the rain fall on the patio furniture. Yep, today is going to be a WONDERFULLY AWESOME day. And you know why? Because I control my joy and I will not let the … (8 comments)
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series: Power Quotes Series - 12/26/2007 - 12/26/07 11:01 AM
I have been running behind today and did not put this out. I can also tell that my day has been crappy from the get go and I can contribute that to not having read this powerful motivational quotes. but, just like Popeye eating his spinach, I am now revived and … (13 comments)
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series: Power Quotes - More Inspiration for Success - 12/21/2007 - 12/21/07 07:54 AM
Keeping with the theme from Wednesday's edition, I decided to stick with the inspirational quotes on success. I also used 5 this time as opposed to the normal 3 that I generally add. I hope out of these you can find one that will make your day or inspire you to … (12 comments)
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series: Power Qoutes: Success - 12/19/2007 Edition - 12/19/07 07:16 AM
THis morning's theme is a simple one: Success.
This is the one thing that people strive for all their life. Some people achieve it, some fall short of it. I think that people judge success in different manners.
There are many different levels of success also. One has to gauge their own … (12 comments)
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series: Power Quotes Series: Looking for Inspiration - 12-17-2007 - 12/17/07 08:49 AM
With all the chaos that has been in my life recently, I decide to look elsewhere for some inspiration this morning to write about. It did not take me long to come across these very potent, very powerful quotes that pierce my inner soul and spirit as I sat and read … (23 comments)
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series: Power Quotes Series: The morning Edition 12/14/2007 - 12/14/07 09:16 AM
Today's edition of inspirational quotes takes me down a different road. I wanted to bring out some things that are not commonly heard, yet will make you stop to think. To me, I like the Alfred Adler quote the best. With that said, all four of them spoke to me this … (7 comments)
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series: Power Quotes 12/12/07 - The LATE Edition - 12/12/07 03:46 PM
OK, so, someone forgot to set their reminder this morning to get today's edition of Power Quotes done. With that being said, I forgot, so please forgive me. So, to make it up to you, I put in more this time. I hope that one can apply to your needs today. … (9 comments)
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series: Power Quotes Series 12-10-2007 - 12/10/07 09:19 AM
As we start our week out, let's wipe the sleepiness from our eyes, brush away all the worries and cares from the weekend, and start today out on a positive note. It usually does not take much to send our days into disarray. Hopefully, we can get all the issues of … (7 comments)
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series: Power Quote Series: 12-07-07 Edition - 12/07/07 08:10 AM
This morning, I thought that I would give a little different of a twist. For some of you, you probably have never heard these quotes. They all have POWER in them to motivate people. Almost everything we do in life is motivation to someone and some things we do in life … (7 comments)
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series: Power Quotes Series: 12/05/07 The Sports Edition - 12/05/07 07:59 AM
The other day a fellow ActiveRainer made a comment asking when I was going to use some inspirational quotes from prominent sports figures. It is funny ho once a series gets going that people can read your mind about what you are going to post.
PS. Please remember that this series is … (17 comments)
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series: The Power Quote Series. 12-03-2007 - 12/03/07 12:46 PM
In light of this morning's blog, I thought that I would find some inspirational qoutes to go along with it. It is not always what you say that gets it in trouble but sometimes how you say it. Beliefs and opinions are great to have but not always great to share. … (18 comments)
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series: The Power Quote Series. 12-01-07 - 12/01/07 05:57 AM
I decided to start making this a series and running these every couple of days. Let me know what you think about it.
Everyday, people seek out some inspiration in their lives. I hope that I can make it easy on you and you can come straight here to my BLOG for … (22 comments)
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series: Inspirational Power Quotes - 11/28/07 12:47 PM
In today's time and age, we all look for inspirations. It does not take us very long to find those very inspirations if we truly want them. Many great speakers throught the ages have said many profound things. So, I just thought that I would take the time to put together … (14 comments)
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series: Crofton Maryland - Why Home Sellers Need Written Goals - 10/08/07 09:34 AM
A series based upon 12 Key Questions for All Home Sellers by Crofton Realtor, Margaret Woda
1. WHAT ARE YOUR SPECIFIC MEASURABLE GOALS? (Be sure to write them down and prioritize them.)
Preparing your home for sale is hard work!
Clean the closets, clear the counters, shampoo (or replace) the carpet, paint the front door, polish the … (27 comments)
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series: UPCOMING FREE INFORMATION SERIES-WATCH THIS SPACE - 03/25/07 06:04 PM
Everything You Didn't Know About Condominium Associations* This brief Instructional Program will provide information on Condominium Associations: including Structure,Rules, Regulations and Responsibilities. There will be ample time for questions ************************* Related information on Condominium Market Conditions and Condominium Financing will also be presented Market Conditions Condominium Financing Keeler Family Realtors-Joan … (0 comments)
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