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What's all the fuss about ~ Surviving your Serengeti?

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Stefan Swanepoels new book


I am a Giraffe in the Serengeti of Life


Imagine yourself on a safari in the jungles of Africa ~ in one of the most unique and oldest ecosystems on earth.  It’s not changed much there in the past million years.  

 

 

It’s the migration journeys for which Serengeti is best known...  over a one and half million wild animals from wildebeest to zebras head south to the southern plains every October and November.  Then they head west and back up to the northern hills after the long rains in April, May, and June.  So strong is their inert instincts that nothing ~ nothing ~  can hold them back.  Not even crocodile infested waters!  But what drives them?

Now imagine meeting Zachariah Makena ~ a man who’s devoted his life to understanding and learning from these wild creatures in Africa...  His “deep appreciation for the vital role each animal has in the circle of life”  will change how you look at life, business, and relationships.  Zachariah truly understands these animals strengths and weakness’s and what each one needs and does to survive in the Serengeti.  And you’re about to learn just what animal you are...

 

Stefan Swanepoel's new book


Stefan Swanepoel's new book

 

Stefan Swanepoel has brilliantly used his writing skills in his spell binding new book Surviving your Serengeti ~ Seven skills to master business and life.  As one of the most well respected real estate trends watcher Stefan has used his life experiences in this allegory/fable to teach us just what it takes to not only survive but grow in these times of soft economic growth.  Who can’t relate to metaphors that his main character Zachariah explores in the animals he loves?  We follow along with the others in the book on their safari that teaches them much more than just what meets the eye.

I’ve just finished reading the first two chapters of this book for a challenge that Active Bob put us on and I think Stefan has a best seller about to hit the market.  Seriously, just like the book “Who moved my cheese” forced us to look at our life challenges and trials differently, you won’t want to miss the pearls in this book!  I can’t wait to finish the book!


So if you’d like to join the challenge visit Surviving your Serengeti: An ActiveRain Challenge.  I look forward to learning what animal YOU are!

*Photos courtesy of Surviving your Serengeti

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One Solid Rock!About the author:  Pamela is a Realtor in Raleigh NC with The St. Peter HomeSelling Team at Prudential YSU Realty serving the Raleigh NC (Triangle & Wake County) area.

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Comments (35)

Mike Jaquish
Realty Arts - Cary, NC
919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Pam,

Congratulations on your selection by Stefan Swanepoel as one of his favorite responses to the Challenge!

Mar 01, 2011 12:20 AM
Emily Medvec
eXp Realty LLC - Santa Fe, NM
Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM

Lee and Pam - Congratulations! It is amazing how "reading and writing" and taking a trip to the Serengeti via a book connects our stories here. ~ an enterprising "crocodile" from the end of the Santa Fe trail.

Mar 01, 2011 01:06 AM
Emily Medvec
eXp Realty LLC - Santa Fe, NM
Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM

Lee and Pam - Congratulations! It is amazing how "reading and writing" and taking a trip to the Serengeti via a book connects our stories here. ~ an enterprising "crocodile" from the end of the Santa Fe trail.

Mar 01, 2011 01:06 AM
Elizabeth Byrne
Keller Williams Realty - Arlington, VA
Arlington Virginia Real Estate

Lee and Pam, congratulations on being winners of the "Serengeti" challenge. I love your post.

Mar 01, 2011 01:21 AM
Torgie Madison
Quicksilver Real Estate Solutions, LLC - Portland, OR
Websites and Contact Management

Looks to me like "predators" is spelled wrong.  And that first sentence is a fragment - did it mean "In spite of..."?

Mar 01, 2011 02:41 AM
Kimo Jarrett
Cyber Properties - Huntington Beach, CA
Pro Lifestyle Solutions
You certainly are an early adopter, aren't you? Having read just two chapters and forecasting the success of the book, wow! So, you're a giraffe, some are crocodiles and I have always consider myself a lion, so we're all migrating and trying to survive in the jungle of life and business. Very interesting.
Mar 01, 2011 03:15 AM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Pamela, from one giraffe to another, congratulations on your great post - your description really has me wanting to read more! 

Mar 01, 2011 03:36 AM
The Scott Loper Team Bux-Mont Premier Properties
Keller Williams Real Estate - Montgomeryville - Lansdale, PA

Hi Lee and Pamela,

I can certainly see why you won. Excellent post.

Lisa

Mar 01, 2011 04:19 AM
Anonymous
Anonymous
Hello Lee and Pam, wonderfully written post. The anaolgy of the Serengeti is very intriguing. Wishing you continued success.
Mar 01, 2011 04:47 AM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Congrats on making the list of Stefan's favorite posts.

Mar 01, 2011 06:07 AM
Lee & Pamela St. Peter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC
Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

Thanks Margaret!  It made my day when I saw your post!  I hadn't seen the daily drop! 

Appreciate all the best wishes everyone!  We are ALL winners wouldn't you say with this great book?!?!?  Can't wait to read the rest of the story!!
What an honor...
 

Pamela
A Graceful Giraffe in Raleigh

Mar 01, 2011 07:02 AM
Steven Pahl
Keller Williams Tampa Properties - Tampa, FL
Real Estate Consultant Tampa, FL 813-319-6423

From one Giraffe to another, Congratulations!

Mar 01, 2011 08:43 AM
Janet Jones
Just Your Style Interiors, LLC - Kihei, HI
Home Staging, Interior Redesign Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Congratulations on being one of the winning post.  Such an amazing groups of giraffes out there. 

Mar 01, 2011 09:23 AM
DeeDee Riley
Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA
Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Pam and Lee - Congratulations on a job well done!  I am seeing a lot of Giraffes out there!!  I haven't seen many of us Wildebeests!

Mar 01, 2011 10:20 AM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Congrats on making the Top 8 of Stefan's chosen posts :)

Answer to Deedee's comment - there aren't many wildebeests among us humans, even though they are the dominant species on the Serengeti. I think they are only 5%? Frank is a Wildebeest. Whereas, we crocodiles are 30% and maybe the giraffes are 30% as well :)

Sharon

Mar 01, 2011 11:11 AM
Kimberly M Addelman
Realty USA - Williamsville, NY
Kim Addelman-Williamsville,New York- Realty USA
Congratulations on your excellent post-I finished the book yesterday and am looking forward to hearing Stefan speak tomorrow morning! Kim (the Enterprising Crocodile)
Mar 01, 2011 12:06 PM
Sylvie Stuart
Realty One Group Mountain Desert 928-600-2765 - Flagstaff, AZ
Home Buying, Home Selling and Investment - Flagsta

I'm a giraffe too! Very excited to read the rest of the book!

Mar 02, 2011 01:55 AM
Liz Lockhart
Riverbend Realty, Cape Girardeau, MO - Cape Girardeau, MO
GRI, Cape Girardeau Real Estate
Pamela~ Congratulations on being one of the TOP graceful giraffes!
Mar 02, 2011 02:27 PM
Thom Abbott
MyMidtownMojo.com |770.713.1505 | Intown Atlanta GA Condo Living - Atlanta, GA
Midtown Atlanta GA Condos For Sale

Thom The CrocCroc here honey.....I know you giraffes are nimble and quick...but watch out for me lurking in the reeds along the river.....ROFL!

Book came while I was in Montana....Now I've got FIVE books sitting on my desk to read. Remind me when I have time to do this??

 

Mar 04, 2011 03:15 AM
Bob & Leilani Souza
Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA
Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Lee & Pamela, congratulations on such an inviting post for readers to be interested in Stefan's new book! If I hadn't already read the first two chapters myself, your review definitely would convince me to buy the book. :)

From a fellow giraffe and challenge winner,

Leilani

Mar 05, 2011 12:29 PM