active rain: Dare to Dream and Do the Impossible! - 05/08/09 06:05 AM
I just sent my first formal draft of my doctoral dissertation to my project mentor.  The technical editor is editing it.  I will defend my project in L.A. on June 12 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM.  Graduation is June 14 at 6:00 PM!  Earning an accredited doctorate is an impossible dream that has come true for me!
Dare to Dream and Do the Impossible!  Only 20% of those who enter my particular doctoral program ever finish the Doctor of Ministry degree.  It is highly demanding and difficult.  I had an 80% chance of failure.  But it was more than that.  Keep reading … (15 comments)

active rain: Breakthroughs of Blessings! - 11/16/08 12:23 PM
My wife, son and I have been experiencing overflowing blessings. Let me list some of  them:
(1) I have finished four chapters, so far 172 pages, of my doctoral research project!
(2) I am preparing to do my seminar on identity formation among 18 - 30 year old emerging adults!
(3) My wife, son, brother-in-law, Greg, and sister, Cindy, are helping me!
(4) The public relations director for Stevens-Hanager College wants me to use his room at no cost!
(5) Three professors at a local university have asked me to partner with them on my research project!
I could go on for … (17 comments)

active rain: Exciting News Since My Last Post Two Months Ago - 10/07/08 11:09 AM
WOW!  How time flies at supersonic speed when you're having FUN (F-U-N, FUN!)
The last post I did was entitled PRESSURE FORMS THE PEARL!  I had no idea what that title would mean two months later, but it's still true!
I have finished Chapters One, Two and Three and Chapter Four is due November 1 for my doctoral research project.  What a wild adventure it's been!
I am focusing on emerging adults (18 - 30 years old) who need their Identity Crisis resolved.  My hypothesis is: 
A grace-based and community-oriented seminar on the nature of identity formation for emerging adults in … (9 comments)

active rain: Pressure Forms the Pearl! - 08/13/08 11:18 AM
I feel like I need to create a new post!  Today I gave a speech entitled "Pressure Forms the Pearl!" at our local Toastmasters Club at Boise Bible College.  (It is the closest meeting place to us and we meet at a perfect time: High Noon on Wednesday!)
Since I am a candidate for a doctorate degree, I must keep on track every day!  The task is so overwhelming that I must take it one small step at a time.  I must continually overcome the feeling of anxiety.
The feelings I have been experiencing are wild!  Last night I was up all night … (17 comments)

active rain: Moving with Momentum! - 08/04/08 11:28 AM
The leader's best friend is the big "Mo" according to leadership expert John Maxwell.  Sometimes that begins with a phone call, an e-mail or simply a cheerful smile.  Moving forward with momentum is the key!
Each one of us as Real Estate Professionals (Agents, Home Stagers and all others) are leaders.  We must all create the big "Mo" to be successful.  That is much easier said than done.  Let's be realistic.  Many people are dropping out of the Real Estate Profession.  Leaders are found one at a time just like eagles.
Leaders must be courageous.  Even in the face of fear, leaders … (20 comments)

active rain: An Awesome Approval! - 08/01/08 09:54 AM
I just received an awesome approval for my research project.  I am in a doctoral degree program in L.A. even though I live in Boise, ID.  This experience is so far out of the box for me that many times I have had a complete meltdown.  I completed my Masters degree 30 (yes, that is t-h-i-r-t-y) years ago!  So I am experiencing growth!
Now that I am a candidate for the doctorate degree in which I am specializing in leadership and creative conflict management, I must complete Chapter Three by September 1st.  I will do it.  By February 1st next year … (15 comments)

active rain: Active Rain Success Story: A Refreshing Eagle Experience in The Rain! - 07/13/08 09:29 AM
My beautiful and precious wife, Irene, created a post today entitled An Outstanding Leader Reveals How to Be An Effective Leader.  She dedicated the post to Gary Woltal because he was interested in finding out how a particular leader would impact her from a previous post she wrote. 
Well, as most of us know, The Rain is a creative and connected community of some outstanding "eagles" who love to soar on the wind of inspiration from others.  Gary had just created a post today called Reach For The Eagle's Nest so my wife and I were soaking up his inspiration in … (20 comments)

active rain: What a Caring and Creative Community! - 07/11/08 11:48 AM
I have experienced new ideas and perspectives today by exploring new treasures in ACTIVE RAIN today!  
I have seen some new blogs that are bold and beautiful!  The word pictures I discovered are very creative and compelling!
ACTIVE RAIN, you are the significance that you don't need to search for!  You are the success that you don't need to chase!  I am refreshed by your cooperation!  I don't see or feel competition! 
I feel rich and full.  I feel full of thanksgiving for all of you remarkable precious people!
You have invented and designed new horizons and created new capacities for challenges … (20 comments)

active rain: Loving Your Livelihood! - 07/10/08 01:30 PM
I recently went on a Ride-A-Long with two different police officers in Garden City as part of my final requirements for becoming an official Volunteer.  I think I will enjoy giving back and contributing to my community.  I discovered some interesting insights about these two men!
Both of these men were passionate about their jobs.  They both said that they loved their work and were not stressed.  They love to serve and help people and really want to make a difference.  They were kind, considerate and friendly.
How about you?  Do you love the field of real estate?  Do you enjoy helping … (17 comments)

active rain: Special Sensational Sweetheart - 07/08/08 06:04 AM
Today is my special sensational sweetheart's special birthday!  She was born in Peoria, AZ this day in 1954.  She moved with her parents and brother to Santa Ana, CA in the summer of 1966 when Orange County was still covered with strawberry fields!  She was the first family member to graduate from college in May of 1977. 
In January of 1977 I drove from Boise to Whittier, CA to stay with a cousin while I started graduate school in Anaheim.  I had never been to California, much less the Los Angeles area.  I dove into my classes, studies and research papers with … (36 comments)

active rain: What Does Fourth of July Freedom Mean to You? - 07/02/08 02:39 PM
Freedom - What a wonderful word!  Our Founding Fathers of the United States, including where I live in Garden City, a city within Boise, Idaho, had us in their hearts and minds back in 1776.  They chose to fight for freedom from the tyranny of England.  All of our courageous soldiers from that time up to now have given their lives to serve and protect us. 
Freedom to choose is a gift.  In fact, it's the greatest gift given to us.  How we use that gift is up to us.  I choose to love with my wife and son every day!  I choose … (10 comments)

active rain: DON'T MEASURE UP, TREASURE UP! - 06/28/08 11:09 AM
I have been out of touch with AR for a couple of weeks due to my doctoral seminars.  During the last two weeks I have experienced a deeper dimension and a richer reality that each one of us is a person who is deeply loved, completely accepted and highly valued as a MARVELOUS MIRACLE!

We need to learn to live from our being and the WHO and not from the whats.  Acceptance is not based on performance.  The whats should flow out of the who.  If we put the whats before the who and perform for acceptance we will experience insanity.
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active rain: A Daring and Dramatic Dream! - 06/28/08 07:06 AM
Do you have a daring and dramatic dream?
A Daring and Dramatic Dream has just come true for me!  I finished my final two seminars in my doctoral studies this second half of June in Los Angeles.  That's a long way from Boise!  I flew out of here on June 16 and returned home yesterday.  That's also a long time to be away from my wife and son!
This has been a long marathon!  I have been in seminars during second the half of October, February and June for two years!  The past two weeks have been filled with laser focused and life … (12 comments)

active rain: Active Rain Staff and Members - We All Need Encouragement! - 06/10/08 12:51 PM
Staff: I have read some posts commending You and some complaining about You!
Staff:  You know which problems need to be corrected and You are doing Your Best to bring solutions to these problems!
Staff and Members:  I am a doctoral student in a new school that has problems show up all the time!  I would rather be in an innovative, cutting-edge adventure with all kinds of "bugs" than a perfect dry and sterile program.
Staff and Members:  One of my tag lines is: "Transforming Pain into Peace!"
Staff:  I am confident that You will become more efficient as You continue … (10 comments)

active rain: One Month Milestone! - 05/15/08 07:39 AM
 
I have been a member of AR for one month today!
What a special day!                                                
Thank You, Active Rain Members!
I am amazed at the quality of people you are.
You are creative, courageous, risk-taking, encouraging, supportive and caring team players!
I appreciate who each of you is, especially AR Newbies! 
I enjoy your thoughts, ideas and insights.
You are a winning team!
 
 
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active rain: Is Marketing Like Hunting or Gardening? - 05/14/08 04:24 AM
Marketing is a word that has many types of interpretations.
It's easy to fall into the trap of comparing marketing to hunting.  My father was a master hunter.  He could find birds and animals where people wouldn't even think of looking.
Some people see marketing like hunting. 
Ready, aim, fire!  They see targets and hope to hit the bulls eye!
My wife and I have discovered an aspect of marketing that is simple, but profound!
The "Ah Ha" moment when the  light bulb came on one day happened when we realized that marketing is more like gardening than hunting. 
It's like … (8 comments)

active rain: The Value of Being Mentored (Part 2) - 05/13/08 05:31 PM
My current mentor is Dr. Wess Pinkham from Marina del Ray, California.  He is a Creative Conflict Management and Communication Expert.  He is the Dean of Doctoral Studies in my doctoral program.  I have learned how to think in new creative new ways as he has modeled and imparted into me how the who comes before the what.
In other words, people are the most valuable resource we have.  People come before things!
That's why I love the Active Rain community.  You are agents for every aspect of real estate! 
It's all about all of you creative people who are … (2 comments)

active rain: Is Active Rain Addicting? - 05/12/08 10:10 AM
I am asking for some help.  Is any other member hooked in this AR community like me?
Please tell me I'm not alone!
I am having a great time seeing all the different members!  I am experiencing a different feeling about this whole on-line stuff!
Visibility is very high on AR.  I am amazed at the powerful stories, insights, creative ideas and overall excellence from all the members!
Let me make a comparison here.  When I go into the local supercenter to buy some food near our house, I see that most of the people are walking around like someone hit … (45 comments)

active rain: THANK YOU, ACTIVE RAIN! - 05/07/08 02:25 PM
I am amazed at the eight new opportunities and blessings that I have experienced during the last two weeks.
First, my precious and priceless wife, Irene, invited me into Active Rain two weeks ago. 
I have engaged with some of you.  You are so creative, authentic, gracious and compelling! Second, I was nominated to be on the Board of Directors for our Meadow Creek Homeowners Association.  Our community is scenic and spectacular!
Third, I was elected President with a great team of officers.
Fourth, I was asked to be a candidate in the Volunteer Academy for our local police department in Garden City (Boise), … (13 comments)

 

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