I recently read a blog about being shy, and another about overcoming fear. Both blogs stirred my memories and got me thinking about one of the moments in my life when I took what was for me a huge risk. The risk paid off greatly, and my life changed because of it. ... » Learn More about A fear of public speaking
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Eliminating Blue Monday, once and for all!
I read an article in my local newspaper yesterday that claimed the last Monday of the last full week in January is known as Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year. Apparently, a researcher at Cardiff University, Dr. Cliff Arnall, developed a formula that indicated the saddest day of this ... » Learn More about Eliminating Blue Monday, once and for all!
Customer Service? Customer Service? Where are you?
I know others have written about this before, but this is my official moaning about the lack of service in general in our world. If you have a business, any kind of business, and you still care about your customers, and you can relate to your customers, and you can provide excellent service to your ... » Learn More about Customer Service? Customer Service? Where are you?
Getting a new roof in Monroe, NY (Orange County)
In late August 2010, Hurricane Irene smashed through the New York area, dumping over 10 inches of rain. The foot or so of rain hit our roof drop by drop by drop throughout the storm. Eventually we noticed a consistent sound through the gale force winds. It went something like this. Drip ... » Learn More about Getting a new roof in Monroe, NY (Orange County)
Ways to Stand Out – Possibility #1: The sketching real estate agent
I'm still a relatively new agent (I received my license a year ago, and started working about 11 months ago). To further complicate the start of a new business, five months ago I changed my name and moved to a new town and county. I've been struggling a bit with getting my business started, since ... » Learn More about Ways to Stand Out – Possibility #1: The sketching real estate agent