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Developing a Think Tank ~ Inspiration Series

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Beam & Branch Realty TREC #547752

Developing a Think Tank ~ Inspiration Series 

One of my favorite "take-a-ways" from my four days with the John Maxwell team was hearing John speak about what he calls his Think Tank!  Years ago he wisely began collecting thoughts, quotes, advice, stories, jokes, etc. and developed a simple filing system for them.  When he needed inspiration on a topic for his speeches, seminars or books he would simply head for his Think Tank for ideas.

 

What a wonderful and easy idea for anyone to incorporate into their lives.  I am in the process of creating a filing system that works for me.  I believe I will use the note card filing system and file by topic.  As a writer and retreat speaker, being able to quickly access those golden nuggets of information easily will enhance what I do.

 

What would your Think Tank look like?  How might this enhance your personal or business life?  Give it a try and see if this is something that will decrease your time in searching for a topic or quote.  For those of us who blog, I think this idea will be really helpful!

 

So get started on your think tank today!  Hey, maybe you will even file my coined quote of:

 

"Have you fully LIVED today?"  

 

I would be honored if you did!  

 

Here are some other posts from my Inspiration Series:

The Value of Valuing People

Are You Living Your Dream?

Living Intentionally

Learning How to Think Successfully

 

 

 

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Comments(10)

Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Paula McDonald, What an interesting idea.  I have never heard of a think tank.

Aug 18, 2015 03:05 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

I had not either Sybil Campbell !  Such a simple yet brilliant idea!

Aug 18, 2015 03:06 AM
Dan Hopper
Dan Hopper - Gold Way RE - Westminster, CO
Colorado Broker / Referral Services

Paula, thanks for sharing John Maxwell's "think tank" process.  Maxwell is very good at creating leadership skills!

Aug 18, 2015 03:37 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Paula McDonald 

Great post, I like that "think tank" concept...and, wonderful series you wrote!

Aug 18, 2015 06:18 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Nice video, nice quote, "Have you fully lived today?" Wishing you great success on your new venture.

Aug 18, 2015 07:20 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Dan Hopper you bet he is!  I always enjoy learning from him.  He has a new book coming out in a few months too!

Aug 18, 2015 08:02 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Hey Lisa Von Domek thank you for the kudos on the series.  I am enjoying writing this.

Aug 18, 2015 08:02 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Lottie Kendall you are too sweet!  Thank you for watching!  I am having fun with this series!

Aug 18, 2015 08:03 AM
Mike Frazier
Carousel Realty of Dyer County - Dyersburg, TN
Northwest Tennessee Realtor

Paula, this sounds like great advice. Thanks for sharing John Maxwell with us.

Aug 19, 2015 02:35 AM
S. Leanne Paynter ☼ Broward County, FL
United Realty Group, Inc. - Davie, FL
Davie, Plantation, Cooper City & Weston Specialist

I have a collection of quotes, advice, etc. -- just not an organized collection.  I need to work on that!

Aug 20, 2015 05:04 AM