AR October Challenge for 2026 - Tips & Tricks

George Souto - When I first read the Challenge rules, I was at a loss and did not think I had anything to offer. So, I did what I always do and how I taught my children. When at first you don't understand the instructions, go back and read to comprehend the words from the first paragraph to the end. 

Once the logic clicked in, I followed the flow and came up with this idea.

William Collins 

I do believe in authenticity and consistency in being yourself. I learned people will recognize who I am by my writing style. Teachers in schools were very astute and knew who was doing their work and who was cheating. Over the years, I stayed connected to others with letter writing and mailing my letters and cards to family, friends, new people I met, and clients. People who didn't even know the other people I communicated with, always liked receiving my letters and complimented me because they appreciated how I wrote directly to them. Their compliments encouraged me to keep writing and just be me.

Hi Kathy Streib - you will understand more about how I used my creativity for TIPS and TRICKS by reading my comments to George and William from above. 

You might recall a previous challenge I initiated - Sharing the Gift of Who you Are. Everyone has a gift. Stealing another person's gift is theft. Being a copycat is unethical - that's so ingenuine. It doesn't take a professional writer, editor, professor, or teacher to recognize authenticity versus disingenuous. 

AI is a tool. If used appropriately, we can improve. I think of AI as another way to make corrections, like the pink eraser, Liquid Paper, or correct-to-type. As far as letting AI do ALL the work - well readers are not fools. I use AI a lot for images I can't take with my camera. 

Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI - That's pretty funny and TRUE! If you adore posts with pests, go on over to Corinne Guest's recent post about her Three Retrievers. She wrote a heartwarming story about her dogs and how they enjoyed her two acres. 

Thanks, Jeff!

Brian England - thank you for the compliment. I liked how it all came together by sharing exactly what I do to write blog posts on ActiveRain. 

We must always remember. At one time, we were all new at learning something different and who doesn't crave to have a sense of belonging. I took many classes that focused on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.