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"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." Poet and Essayist, Ralph Waldo Emerson
Years ago I heard this quote while viewing a men's conference called ManPower. Les Brown a well known motivational speaker, was heading up the conference for the day. He inspired thousands of men to take action in their lives. He encouraged them to want to become better men, to want more from life and for their family. Moreover, he said that you've got to be hungry. He explained how he went... continue reading >>
Idleness
"Shun idleness. It is a rust that attaches itself to the most brilliant of metals."
French Writer, Voltaire Your action for today is to forego watching TV and read a good book instead. Have an extraordinary day!
Take Action
"Appreciative words are the most powerful force for good on earth."
Dr. George W. Crane Your action for today is to write a thank you note to someone. Have an extraordinary day!
GREATNESS
Greatness is not where we stand, but in what direction we are moving. We must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it-- But sail we must, and not drift, nor lie at anchor. Oliver Wendell Holmes
Tears & Sweat
"Both tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result. Tears will get you sympathy; sweat will get you change."
Reverend, Jesse Jackson Your action for today is to renew your commitment to make something happen. Have an extraordinary day
Success
"So it is, life is actually made up of our choices. We are the sum total of them, and if we hold to an attitude of love and thanksgiving for all the good things within our grasp we may have what all ambitious people long for - success."
Delma Neeley
Thought for the day
"The solution is in the continuous presence of being in the 'Now' as we press forward with total belief and effort to obtain our goal."
13-Year Old Tennis Athlete, Coco Hsu Your action for today is to be fully present and engaged in one of your conversations.
Credit Question
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Question: Dear Credit Score Report,
In our family, we each have one personal card. All cards are paid off in full each month. However, since we use our joint card for everything, we often have a reasonably high balance -- anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000 with about a $35,000 limit -- until the payment due date. Is this hurting our credit score? -- Sonja
Answer: Hey Sonja,
Your credit score could be hurt by large balances, even if they are always paid off, so keeping debt levels relatively low may help... continue reading >>
A KEEPER
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I grew up with practical parents. A mother, God love her, who washed aluminum foil after she cooked in it, then reused it. She was the original recycle queen, before they had a name for it... A father who was happier getting old shoes fixed than buying new ones. Their marriage was good, their dreams focused. Their best friends lived barely a wave away.. I can see them now, Dad in trousers, tee shirt and a hat and Mom in a house dress, lawn mower in one hand, and dish-towel in the other. It was the... continue reading >>
Problems...
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"It's not that I'm so smart; it's just that I stay with problems longer."
Albert Einstein
When I read this, the first thing that considered was, DID I GIVE UP TOO EASY. When I used to work for a mortagae company years ago, you had to find a way to make deals work that others said couldn't happen. That was how I made a living. If I didn't have the answer, I found someone who did. I've learned in real estate we can't do it all, we can't do it alone, you cannot give up but... continue reading >>