personal growth: INSTANT GRATIFICATION! You have to check out this video - 08/19/10 04:54 PM
You know, it never ceases to amaze me how often or how easy it is to forget the true blessing we share in life everyday. How grateful we should be and thankful for all of the little things we all too often take for granted. Think you're having a bad day? Feeling stressed? Feeling like you need a break? I urge you to take that break right this very moment. Watch this short clip about a very incredible and inspiration man. I will tell you - it put everything back into perspective for me today. Life doesn't seem so difficult or … (6 comments)

personal growth: Sometimes More Does = Less...Don’t Cross the Threshold! - 03/04/10 02:51 AM
Check out these scenarios...
REALTOR® #1:
"Hi, my name is Bob. I've been a real estate sales rep. for the past 10 years.  I have a team of professionals and sell well over 100 homes per year. Last year I was recognized as the #1 Sales Representative with my brokerage - we know how to sell homes! I've prepared a CMA for you. Now, let's get your home sold fast and for the most money."
REALTOR® #2:
"Hi Lisa, My name is Bob and I'm calling from Some Name Brokerage. Selling your home is a pretty exciting, yet daunting task.  How … (0 comments)

personal growth: Embrace Life’s Precious Moments - 04/20/09 06:06 AM
I am writing this post today to remind us all to stop and embrace life's precious moments. All too often, we tend to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our busy professional lives.  We forget to stop and smell the roses if you will.
This past weekend, I visited my local butterfly conservatory and was astonished with the beauty of it all. I was able to slow down, unwind and rejuvenate from my professional career as a real estate assistant. 
Don't let life simply pass you by, take time to enjoy things that matter to you. Whether you're … (6 comments)

personal growth: "You don't have to be everything to everyone, you just have to be something to someone" - 03/17/09 03:07 PM
"You don't have to be everything to everyone; you just have to be something to someone." Don't you think this quote speaks volumes?
Seriously though, let's embrace this profound statement for a moment...
(Embracing)
So, here's the thing...I've quickly discovered as a business owner; I've strived to market myself to a large group of people, I also had a desire to "please" everyone.
Here's the problem:
I simply couldn't! I couldn't possibly please everyone, it's just not possible.  When I created my marketing material with promises to my prospects that I was the best; and in turn prospects just had to … (2 comments)

personal growth: What Motivates You? - 12/17/08 04:00 AM
I remember many years ago, I was searching for my first apartment. I wanted something special that I could call my own.  While I was out apartment searching, I was shown this one particular apartment that although I didn't rent, it has stayed with me.
At the time, I thought the person who had lived there was extremely weird.  On almost every surface in the apartment, there was a stickly note with a comment written on it. For example; On the mirror in the bathroom the note said "You're beautiful!", on one kitchen cupboard, the note read "You deserve it!".  There must … (0 comments)