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Absolutely, Positively 1000% No-fail Guaranteed Success!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with New Paradigm Partners LLC EB #1326335

GuaranteedThat's a pretty big promise, and it certainly made me link from my favorite browsing site, BoingBoing.net, to a post by Jesse Thorn, creator and host of the Bullseye radio program and podcasts. There, I was treated to a 12-point program that promised to help me achieve the above-stated promise.

Now I'm not a big fan of x-step programs or any sort of self-help motivational stuff - and I'm not bragging about that, but that's just the way I am (pig-headed & stubborn?). So it was kind of strange that I not only found myself reading this post, but being impressed with it as well. Jesse Thorn not only lays out some pretty good advice, but with each step he tells an interesting illustrative story.

Here's a list of his steps, with his example in parentheses:

  1. Start Now (Kate Beaton)
  2. Make Deadlines (Jonathan Coulton)
  3. Keep Your Legs Moving (Killer Mike)
  4. Don't Confuse Content & Medium (BoingBoing)
  5. Be Authentic (Andrew WK)
  6. Follow Your Passion (Chris Hardwick)
  7. Focus On Great Work (Merlin Mann)
  8. Connect With People You Like (You Look Nice Today)
  9. Own What You Create (Felicia Day)
  10. Find The Money (Kasper Hauser)
  11. Build A Community (Insane Clown Posse)
  12. Do A Good Job


And here's the link to the post: Jesse Thorn - Make Your Thing: 12 Point Program for Absolutely, Positively 1000% No-Fail Guaranteed Success.

While this post isn't at all real estate-related, I'll give you a 97% guarantee that you'll be glad you took a look at it and that you'll come away with something you'll want to think about. How could you ask for more?

Posted by
Mary & Dick

Mary & Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC
2601 S. Lemay Ave. #41
Fort Collins, CO 80525
970-689-4663
www.maryanddick.com

 

Data Source: IRES MLS

Comments(24)

Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Hmmn. If you're impressed, it must be worth checking it out. ( I mean that as a compliment). :) Thanks for letting us know about Jesse Thorn.

Mar 01, 2012 12:07 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Dick- with an endorsement from you I'll have to follow that link.  Thanks!

Mar 01, 2012 12:46 AM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

I love me a good 12 ste program - it makes long term goals seem easily achievable. Checking out his blog right now! Thanks!

Mar 01, 2012 01:03 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Now if you're impressed, I'll have to check it out for sure.  I am definitely a skeptic when it comes to anything that comes with a guarantee like that.

Mar 01, 2012 01:10 AM
Victor Zuniga
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties - San Diego, CA

What a great inspirational list! Thank you for your post today.

Mar 01, 2012 01:11 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

97% guarantee - is that all?  LOL  All great advice that all professionals should follow consistently.  Nice way to introcude this Dick.

Mar 01, 2012 01:29 AM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

Hi Dick... I was surprised how interesting of a read it was. And, very inspirational at the same time... never give up and keep on going!  Thank you for sharing.

Mar 01, 2012 02:15 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Dick, this is very cool. Thank you!

FEATURED

DIARY OF A REALTOR!!!

Mar 01, 2012 02:19 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Great job Dick at pointing us in this direction.  It is snowing in Denver right now.

Mar 01, 2012 04:19 AM
Joan Congilose
New Jersey Properties - Manalapan, NJ
Helping Sellers & Buyers

Hi Dick It sounds promising & I can use some positive motivation so I'll take a look,thanks

Mar 01, 2012 04:22 AM
Jack Snyder
Loan Originator in Orange County for Nations Direct Mortgage, LLC, NMLS #109738 - Equal Housing Lender - San Clemente, CA
Loan Officer, San Clemente, Orange County, CA.

an old dog learning a new trick?

Mar 01, 2012 04:23 AM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Dick

This is a nice list to keep reminding ones self of how we should steer our lives and business paths. Always good to read these and thanks for the reminder, cheers cvc

Mar 01, 2012 04:34 AM
Mike Sibbald
Elevations Real Estate, LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Broker/Owner Elevations Real Estate, LLC

I'm almost 97% sure I can use something there!

Mar 01, 2012 04:51 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Thanks, Dick!   I will check it out later!  I am almost late to my own birthday party!

Mar 01, 2012 05:45 AM
Mary Borth
Bloomington-Normal, IL
LuxeHomesBN.com

This is great! I am going to print this and pin it on the bulletin board right above my desk.

Thanks for sharing!

Mar 01, 2012 10:05 AM
Lloyd Binen
Certified Realty Services - Saratoga, CA
Silicon Valley Realtor since 1976; 408-373-4411

Dick,

I'm with all the commenters who trust your sound and sage judgment (Debb, Kathy and Chris Ann) and will therefore check it out.  Thanks.  I'll return if I want a refund.

Mar 01, 2012 12:56 PM
Laura Filip
Laura Filip Broker , Opening doors for All Seasons of Life - Whitesboro, TX
What can we do for you today?

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE POST I MUST AGREE KEEP ON KEEPIN ON

Mar 28, 2012 12:14 PM
Jim Brooks
Highrises & Condos by The Brooks Team - Las Vegas, NV

Dick,

 Very interesting post. Definitely a point in the right direction for many Realtors!

May 07, 2012 08:18 AM
Laura Filip
Laura Filip Broker , Opening doors for All Seasons of Life - Whitesboro, TX
What can we do for you today?

I just read this post again to take more of what it is saying in and ponder the thought of what it really means

Jun 15, 2012 08:50 AM
Norma J. Elkins
Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN
Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
Thanks for sharing - will check it out soon. Sounds like something that I will like.
Jun 15, 2012 09:15 PM