carolwilliams: Second Chance Saturday: Week 405
- 07/11/25 03:34 AM
"Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time, but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked." -Carol Williams
Second Chance Saturday is all about giving deserving posts more exposure. If you see a deserving post that didn't get Featured, be sure to tag Carol in the comment section of any post and watch for it in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday.
Let's Welcome Our First-Time Bloggers:
Alberto Gonzalez
Karina Sayed
Chandra Veino
Adam Chahl
Adam Lloyd
Sanjay Wadhwani
Householder Homes
Rajeev Khana
Diana Blue
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Change Brings Opportunity
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam)
"As I … (14 comments)
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carolwilliams: How I Changed From Shy To Confident
- 07/04/25 11:09 AM
“Confidence is not loud. It comes quietly, stitched together by each victory, whether big or small.”
-Carol Williams I've written about some of this before, so I hope I don't bore my regular readers as I write this post for the July Challenge. But, I promise you'll learn something new about me before the end.
As a child, I was so shy that I dreaded saying "here" during roll call in grade school. It sounds ridiculous, but for a painfully shy girl growing up with early personal loss, even that simple word felt like too much attention.
After our parents died, my aunt … (16 comments)
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carolwilliams: Second Chance Saturday: Week 404
- 07/01/25 07:55 AM
"Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time, but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked." -Carol Williams
Second Chance Saturday is all about giving deserving posts more exposure. If you see a deserving post that didn't get Featured, be sure to tag Carol in the comment section of any post and watch for it in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday.
Let's Welcome Our First-Time Bloggers:
Michelle Baldwin
Latricia Davis
Valerie Montoya
Stephanie Cooper
Danyel Brooks
Matthew Coates
Marco Cannon
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Play The Cards That You Are Dealt
By: Lou … (13 comments)
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carolwilliams: The Presidents: George Washington
- 06/30/25 09:45 AM
"History is full of polished portraits, but behind every legend is a very human story."
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, officially declaring the thirteen American colonies free from British rule
I thought it would be the perfect day to start my series on the Presidents that I mentioned earlier in the week.
When I think of our first President, George Washington, I picture the stoic, dignified Father of Our Country… leading troops across icy rivers and posing for portraits with that famously serious expression. Maybe he never smiled because of those wooden teeth (which weren't really made … (22 comments)
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carolwilliams: The Presidents: The Stories You Didn’t Learn in History Class
- 06/27/25 09:00 AM
"Behind every President is a far more complicated man than you learned in school, or from the media." -Carol Williams
I recently started a book, titled "Confronting the Presidents" by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard. As I got further into the book and Independence Day approaching, it occurred to me that this could make an interesting blog series.
The book doesn't labor over political details but is a fast-moving, personal narrative overview of each U.S. president, chapter by chapter from Washington to Obama.
What really hooked me? The oddball details. The awkward family dynamics. The petty rivalries. The questionable decisions that made me say, “Wait… … (16 comments)
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carolwilliams: Second Chance Saturday: Week 403
- 06/25/25 09:09 AM
"Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time, but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked." -Carol Williams
Second Chance Saturday is all about giving deserving posts more exposure. If you see a deserving post that didn't get Featured, be sure to tag Carol in the comment section of any post and watch for it in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday.
Let's Welcome Our First-Time Bloggers:
Abby Landvoice
Diana Eklund
Jorge Vazquez
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Don't Worry About What Other People Are Thinking
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam)
"As I see … (15 comments)
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carolwilliams: Second Chance Saturday: Week 401
- 06/11/25 10:18 AM
"Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time, but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked." -Carol Williams
Second Chance Saturday is all about giving deserving posts more exposure. If you see a deserving post that didn't get Featured, be sure to tag Carol in the comment section of any post and watch for it in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday.
Let's Welcome Our First-Time Bloggers:
Arius Valentino
Liz Taylor
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Don't Worry About Fitting In - Focus On Standing Out
By: Lou Ludwig (In … (17 comments)
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carolwilliams: Second Chance Saturday: Week 400
- 06/06/25 08:44 AM
"Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time, but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked." -Carol Williams
Second Chance Saturday is all about giving deserving posts more exposure. If you see a deserving post that didn't get Featured, be sure to tag Carol in the comment section of any post and watch for it in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday.
Let's Welcome Our First-Time Bloggers:
Jeremias Villanueva
Melody Stevens
Matt Cameron
Adam Scard
Modern Traditions Realty Group
Kate Potter
Ken Jones (Not new, but let's welcome … (16 comments)
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carolwilliams: Second Chance Saturday: Week 399
- 05/30/25 08:00 AM
"Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time, but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked." -Carol Williams
Second Chance Saturday is all about giving deserving posts more exposure. If you see a deserving post that didn't get Featured, be sure to tag Carol in the comment section of any post and watch for it in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday.
Let's Welcome Our First-Time Bloggers:
Fortune ADU
Ineet Pahwa
Michele West
Joe Stephenson
Hannah Baker
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Doing A Little Extra
By: Lou … (20 comments)
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carolwilliams: The ABCs of Life: Z
- 05/23/25 10:11 AM
"We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are."— Anaïs Nin
Dear Michelle,
We’ve made it to the final letter... "Z". For this one, I’ve chosen something a little unexpected: Z is for Zebra.
Now, you might be thinking, What does a zebra have to teach us about life? Quite a bit, actually.
Zebras are known for their bold, defined, and striking black-and-white stripes—nature’s version of crisp clarity. Every stripe is distinct, deliberate, and easy to recognize. But life? Life is rarely that simple. It doesn’t come with clear lines and neat divisions. Life is full of color and many shades … (13 comments)
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carolwilliams: The ABCs of Life: Y
- 05/21/25 10:08 AM
“Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.”—Rumi
Dear Michelle,
Some concepts are so timeless and universal that they cross cultures and languages. One of those is Yin-Yang, an ancient Chinese philosophy symbolizing the balance of opposites. Light and dark. Rest and activity. Joy and sorrow. Success and failure. Man and woman. Each one depends on the other to exist.
It’s all a life lesson in disguise.
The symbol itself is made of two halves swirling together to form a whole. Each contains a dot of the opposite color, showing that nothing is entirely one thing. There is always light within the dark … (12 comments)
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carolwilliams: Second Chance Saturday: Week 398
- 05/21/25 08:50 AM
"Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time, but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked." -Carol Williams
Second Chance Saturday is all about giving deserving posts more exposure. If you see a deserving post that didn't get Featured, be sure to tag Carol in the comment section of any post and watch for it in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday.
Let's Welcome Our First-Time Bloggers:
No first-time bloggers this week.
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Impossible Is A Point Of View
By: Lou Ludwig
"As I see … (16 comments)
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carolwilliams: Second Chance Saturday: Week 397
- 05/15/25 06:51 PM
"Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time, but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked." -Carol Williams
Second Chance Saturday is all about giving deserving posts more exposure. If you see a deserving post that didn't get Featured, be sure to tag Carol in the comment section of any post and watch for it in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday.
Let's Welcome Our First-Time Bloggers:
Athos Pradera
Cordell Officer
Emanuelle Araujo
Chris McCord
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The Courage To Adjust Your Sails
By: Lou Ludwig … (18 comments)
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carolwilliams: Second Chance Saturday: Week 396
- 05/09/25 07:49 AM
"Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time, but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked." -Carol Williams
Second Chance Saturday is all about giving deserving posts more exposure. If you see a deserving post that didn't get Featured, be sure to tag Carol in the comment section of any post and watch for it in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday.
Let's Welcome Our First-Time Bloggers:
The Moore Advantage Team
Daniel Deugenio
Keara Will
Melody Dalisay
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Developing Your Confidence
By: Lou Ludwig … (19 comments)
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carolwilliams: Second Chance Saturday: Week 395
- 05/02/25 10:26 AM
Let's Welcome Our First-Time Bloggers:
The Moore Advantage Team
Daniel Deugenio
Keara Will
Melody Dalisay
Jesica Wayman
Athos Pradera
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There's No Coasting On Your Success Journey
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam)
"As I see it..."
When Letting Go Opens Doors
By: Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
"In real estate — and in life — not every partnership is meant to work out."
100 Years Of Booms And Busts In Florida Real Estate
By: Mike Colpitts
"The history of Florida real estate provides an in-depth look at major events, economic trends, and regulatory changes that have influenced … (17 comments)
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carolwilliams: Second Chance Saturday: Week 394
- 04/25/25 03:00 PM
"Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked." -Carol Williams
Second Chance Saturday is all about giving deserving posts more exposure. If you see a deserving post that didn't get Featured, be sure to tag Carol in the comment section of any post and watch for it in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday.
Let's Welcome Our First-Time Bloggers:
Mike Colpitts
Sanjay Wadhwani
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If You Make A Mistake Correct It
By: Lou Ludwig (In Memoriam) … (17 comments)
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carolwilliams: The ABCs of Life: W
- 04/21/25 11:18 AM
"Wabi-sabi nurtures all that is authentic by acknowledging three simple realities: nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect."— Richard R. Powell
Dear Michelle,
Today I'd like to share a word you may not have heard before:
Wabi-sabi.
It’s a Japanese concept that doesn't translate perfectly into English, but its essence is this: there is beauty in imperfection, and peace in the natural cycle of growth and renewal.
Wabi-sabi invites us to embrace the chipped teacups, the emotional and physical scars, the gray hairs, wrinkles. It reminds us that life is not a shiny Instagram filter. It's raw and real and richer because of the … (17 comments)
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carolwilliams: Second Chance Saturday: Week 393
- 04/18/25 08:37 AM
"Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked." -Carol Williams
Second Chance Saturday is all about giving deserving posts more exposure. If you see a deserving post that didn't get Featured, be sure to tag Carol in the comment section of any post and watch for it in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday.
Let's Welcome Our First-Time Bloggers:
Edward Chapman
Jorge Midence
Diane Oplado
Bernard Jackson
Jaime Roberts
Jorge Newbery
Travis Matthews
Joe Rofan
Winthco Wealth Management
Carolina Dias
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carolwilliams: May 2025 Challenge: If I Had To Start Over...
- 04/15/25 05:47 PM
You can't go back and change the beginning, but what if you could?
This Challenge is your chance to reflect on your real estate career. Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 and I are inviting you to enter the May Challenge by sharing what you have learned along the way.
Whether your path has been smooth sailing or a winding road with a few flat tires, your story could be a guiding light for someone just getting started in the business.
If you are new to real estate, don't stop reading. We have a Challenge for you too?
Now imagine this:You could rewind time and … (69 comments)
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carolwilliams: The ABCs of Life: V
- 04/09/25 08:15 AM
"Hold fast to what fills your heart. Let go of what no longer serves you."– Unknown
Dear Michelle,
Let’s talk about a “sticky” subject today: Velcro.
It might not sound like a grand life lesson at first, but stick with me. 😉 There’s more to it than just keeping your shoes on.
In life, you’ll find that some things are meant to stick, like kindness, integrity, laughter, and those friends who cheer you on whether you’re having a bad day or a great one. These are the keepers, your “Velcro gang,” the ones who hold you together when everything else feels like it’s coming undone.
Who’s … (15 comments)
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"Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time, but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked." -Carol Williams 
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