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100 Years Later Dr. Seuss Provides Lessons on Blogging, Social Networking, and the Passion of Life

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100 Years Later Dr. Seuss Provides Lessons On Blogging, Social Networking and the Passion of Life


Did you know that Dr. Seuss's (Theodor Seuss Geisel) first Children's Book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, was rejected 27 times before being published by Vanguard Press.  This celebrated author went on to become a famous children's author whose works have withstood a century's time. 

Dr. Seuss's literary collection is a lesson in blogging, social networking, and the passion of life if you're willing to listen.


Lessons from Dr. Seuss

 

A lesson on the current economic climate


" I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind.  Some come from ahead and some come from behind.  But I've bought a big bat.  I'm all ready you see.  Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!"


A lesson on transparency


"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who don't mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"


A lesson on finding your OWN voice in blogging


"Today you are You, that is truer than true.  There is no one alive who is Youer than You"


A lesson on social networking


"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself, any direction you choose."


A lesson on trying new things


"If you never did, you should. These things are fun, and fun is good."

A lesson on brevity in blogging


"So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads."


A lesson on commiting to a business that you are passionate about and have a plan around.


"And will you succeed? Yes indeed, yes indeed! Ninety-eight and three-quarters percent guaranteed.


A lesson on social media marketing/networking


"Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple."


A lesson in the "risks" of love


"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."

100 Years Later:  Dr. Seuss's lessons on blogging, social networking, and the passion of life.

 

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Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Gotta Love Dr. Seuss and the lessons he taught that are applicable today and I love the sharing that takes place on this post.  Looks like good memories were tapped into so that is my reward today.  Thank you.

Mar 03, 2009 01:34 AM
Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

That is funny about Dirk Zeller.  I actually have one of his books on my credenza, The Champion Real Estate Agent, but I didn't know he gave a talk on this.....funny.

Mar 03, 2009 01:36 AM
Kris Kombrink ~ The Kombrink Team
RE/MAX Excels - Chicago's Western Suburbs - Geneva, IL

Pure genius, Rebecca!  This is a great post, I never knew the good Dr. addressed so many timeless issues.  I have read his stories to my children for years and never realized his prophetic prose...

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Mar 03, 2009 01:39 AM
Karen Otto
Home Star Staging - Plano, TX
Plano Home Staging, Dallas Home Staging, www.homes

Rebecca this is awesome!  Lessons from the Dr. on social networking/blogging skills - how relevant Dr. Suess (in your capable hands) continues to be throughout all forms of communication!

Mar 03, 2009 04:11 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

I never give up! I will make in a box and with a fox (my wife) I have had many listing appointments that didn't go the way I wanted them to, but that just means 26 more to go!

 

Mar 03, 2009 04:46 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Rebecca,

This just put a big smile on my face.  Today, you're my favorite blogger.

I especially like A lesson on social networking: "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself, any direction you choose."

Mike in Tucson

Mar 03, 2009 11:15 PM
Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Bryant- Inspiration from my son Zach who I dressed in costume as Thing One on Monday for school.

Bridget, Tony, Melisa, Peggy- Thank you and thanks for reading.

Simon- I can follow the trends, web trends, when I need to and when inspired to.  Dr. Suess rocks plain and simple.

Mar 04, 2009 12:58 AM
Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

TLW and Anne Marie- Hmmm..

A Lesson on Acceptance of Differences

I will eat green eggs and ham.  I will eat them Sam I am.

Mar 04, 2009 01:00 AM
Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Anna- Glad it brought a good memory to you.

Rice Property Management- Now THAT put a smile on my face.

Connie- Now that is something...how clever.  How did your class like the books?

Mar 04, 2009 01:02 AM
Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Katerina- I have never been to Universal....but probably will take the kids some day.  Dr. Seuss was a favorite childhood author and was the first set of books I bought for my daughter before she was even born.

Tim- Ain't that the truth.

Ben-That's nice to hear Dr. Seuss has a way with words.

Martha- Absolutely we could.

Carla- We do learn so much as youth, then life happens and we tend to forget.

Pat- Thank you and thanks for coming by the blog.

Mar 04, 2009 01:06 AM
Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Chris- I do think we overanalyze and complicate things way too often.

Michael- Amen.

Christopher and Stephanie- Thank you Dr. Seuss is easily inspirational.

Doreen- Thank you, I love, "The things you can think...." man I try to live by that.

Mar 04, 2009 01:10 AM
Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Ann- You are sweet.

Julie- I don't think I have read that I will have to look it up.

Thomas- That is absolutely one of my favorites also.

Mark- Yes that is a great one.  Really, it could be for any path we follow.

Mar 04, 2009 01:12 AM
Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Isaac- Well, don't regret too much. It will just be a lesson for you for the next time opportunity knocks:-)

Maria- I am glad you enjoyed it.

Misty- Thank you I appreciate your kind words.

Sharon and Greg- That sounds like a lot of fun.  Enjoy.

Mar 04, 2009 01:14 AM
Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Regina- Thanks for the invitation to your group and yes I did know that.:-)

Norma- Glad you enjoyed it and it took you through a trip down memory lane.

Tony and Darcy- Thank you.

James- Foolish? No Way.

 

Mar 04, 2009 01:22 AM
Monica Bourgeau
Portland, OR
Business Coaching

What a great topic for a blog. I love Dr. Suess and what great advice for real estate. Thanks Rebecca :)

Mar 04, 2009 01:28 AM
Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Castellum- Thank you kindly.

Maria- Thank you so much that is nice to hear.

Jason- Sounds like Dr. Seuss has been in your life for awhile.

JB- Smiling is good.

Debbie- He is a great teacher.

Christine- So have I.

Mar 04, 2009 01:28 AM
Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Roland- Motivation, Passion, Focus.

Amber- You are welcome Ms. Amber.

Kevin- You are welcome, nothing wrong with simpler times.

Lisa- You're welcome, thanks for reading.

Janie- You said it.

Mar 04, 2009 01:32 AM
Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Missy- Smiles are beautiful.

Greg- Lol, I know.

Walter- I've had them before, really good if you give them a try.

Patricia- You're welcome thanks for reading.

Rebecca- So many smiles, I love it.

Kris- Fantastic words he has, doesn't he?

Mar 04, 2009 01:35 AM
Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI

Karen- I just had the vision, but certainly easy when presented with his skilled and prophetic words.

Todd- LOVE it.

Mike- Well THANK YOu....that puts a huge smile on my face today.

Mar 04, 2009 01:36 AM
Kristy Owen
Moreland Properties - Austin, TX
Realtor, G

Rebecca, I love Dr. Seuss, what a great post! I love it.

Nov 17, 2009 02:22 PM