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7 Rules for Living

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Education & Training with Berman & Pollinger, LLC.

I was pursuing one of my personal journals from a few years back this morning, looking for some point of inspiration to share.  As I looked through the pages, I came across Arnold Beckman's Rules for Living that he had hung in his office.  I think they are just as applicable today, and for our business, as they were in his time and industry. 

 

Arnold Beckman's Rules for Living

1. Have absolute integrity in everything.
2. There is no satisfactory substitute for excellence.
3. Have moderation in everything, including moderation.
4. Hire the best people, and then get out of the way.
5. Don't be afraid of making mistakes, if you are not making mistakes, you are probably not doing very much.
6. Acquire knowledge and always ask "why."
7. Don't take yourself too seriously.

 

Carpe diem,

Chris

 

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Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Great list, and totally "in synch" with today -- thanks for sharing.   (Am thinking about # 3).

Aug 28, 2008 04:12 AM
Ilyce Glink
Think Glink Media - Chicago, IL
Best-selling author, award-winning TV/radio host.

Great post and great list. Very inspiring stuff indeed!

Aug 28, 2008 04:16 AM
Vicki Pedersen
Pedersen Real Estate - Riverside, CA
Providing Exceptional Real Estate Service

Thanks for posting this list.  I tried to figure out which one is most important but couldn't come up with one - they are all great points.  I truly appreciate your posts and find great value in them.

Aug 29, 2008 05:15 PM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

Great rules to live by, It's a wonderful life we live and enjoy so make the best of it. Take responsibility, if it's to be it's up to me.

Sep 08, 2008 03:21 PM
Rebecca Walker
Realty One Group - Laguna Niguel, CA

I like all of the points made in Arnold Beckman's Rules for Living. 

Sep 18, 2008 09:33 AM
John Slocum
Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington - Vancouver, WA
Broker, SFR - Vancouver WA Real Estate

Great list.  I also heard Terry Watson recently in one of his audio seminars, and another take on #5 above is to the effect: "if it is worth doing, it is worth doing badly."  In other words, get out and do it and if you make mistakes so what, keep going and you'll have fewer mistakes! - John

Sep 23, 2008 10:32 AM