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I often get asked, “How long does it take to be successful in this business?” The next most common question is “How many hours do I have to work to be successful?” Both questions are the opening to a discussion that is different for almost everyone who asks it. The first question leads to my return question, “How do you define success?” Success is different for everyone. It means different things to different people. To me, you must have a target to aim for and measure against. While time frame is important, does it really matter how long it takes as long as you get there? It also matters that once you reach what you consider to be successful, that you can stay there! Longevity matters! But to be specific, I have always maintained that a successful originator be able to average 8 to 10 units per month consistently year…
“The first step in getting what you want from life is deciding what you want.” Ben Stein Your mortgage is usually the biggest debt you have. It is usually the one debt you keep the longest too. Getting the right terms on your mortgage will impact your financial struggles and successes through life. Imagine Describe what you want in your home. What are the amenities in the house that are a necessity? Describe the surrounding area where you want to live. Do you want to be in the city, the suburbs, or out in the country? How long do you plan to keep the home and the mortgage? What other activities will be a part of your lifestyle? Will your home be located near those events and activities? What other financial events do you expect over the next five years?
Assess How much can you comfortably afford…
I have always interpreted Labor Day to mean we take time to celebrate those who labor i.e., “physical or mental effort.” I would hope that includes all of us. We should all possess either or both of those traits. As Socrates said, “An unexamined life is not worth living.” Then, how is it that we find some who seemingly have lost their way? My goal in life as a coach/teacher/principal/superintendent has been to help, educationally and emotionally, those whose paths crossed mine and may need my help in finding a way to improve their lives. For 31 years it was my privilege to work for the National Football League. While my role was to officiate NFL games keeping the play on the field honest and fair, I have watched many players fall by the wayside either during their life on the field or after they retired. I have been disheartened with those…
She is a formerly trained classical & opera singer, who for many years hid her healing and spiritual gifts for fear of being seem, being heard and fear of her own light. Back in March 2018 she felt stuck ,weighed down by the feelings that she wasn’t fulfilled and that there was more she should be doing with her life. She knew things had to change and she made the brave decision to stop hiding and really step into her power and capabilities as a healer. She now uses her powerful singing voice for what it was meant for - helping others to heal. Rachel uses sound, energy & intuition to help purpose-driven women get unstuck so they can fulfil their deepest desires & make a lasting impact She works with clients from across the globe to help them free themselves from their past, release heavy emotions & deep pains…
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Saul Klein is widely recognized as the real estate industry’s first Internet Evangelist. He was selected by the National Association Of REALTORS® as one of the “25 Most Influential People in the Real Estate Industry” in 2003, and has been selected as one of the “100 Most Influential Real Estate People” by Inman News in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, 2012, 2013. REALTOR® Consultant to the original RIN (Realtors® Information Network) project, including the development and deployment of REALTOR.com), he served as Vice President of Marketing and was responsible for the signing of the first 100 MLSs and first 500,000 listings to appear on Realtor.com.One of the creators of RealTown, and many longstanding real estate online communities, including RealTalk, AETalk, MLSTalk, MLSInformation, PresidentsTalk, EducationDirectorsTalk and others, blogging before blogging was a word. Saul has been a licensed California Real Estate Broker since 1977 and was the 1993…
In the Depression-era film “Cinderella Man”, we see James Braddock, a once almost champion boxer in the grips of economic failure, his inability to provide for his family through boxing’s trade, humbly brave the infamous breadline while being recognized as the failed boxer. This movie is not for the faint of heart, especially if – • you’ve suffered an injury (his was a broken right hand) that he had to continue using to fight, re-breaking over and over again, just to survive;• if you’ve come on hard times financially in the past and had to downgrade aspects of your family lifestyle and felt you have let them down;• if you’ve ever wondered where the next opportunity will come from. In other words: I HIGHLY recommend this movie for most people at this point of 2021, especially if any or all of the above is true! As it will bring you HOPE! The Promise to consistently stay motivated…
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