World’s Best Car Buying Tips Part 1
I've compiled the world's best car buying tips to save you money. Although I’m a real estate guy, I’ve purchased a lot of cars over the years. I've learned some valuable…
Real Estate Industry Gone Astray
I love the real estate industry, but it has gone astray and continues to go that way. The result has been a labyrinth of rules and misguided priorities that make it…
Signs You’ve Found the Right Person
Finding the right person for you is no easy task. This is a true story about my friend, Lise Johnson. I wrote it in her voice because it’s personal (and powerful).…
3 Ways to Influence Thoughts of Others
Want to better understand and influence the thoughts of others? This week I am sharing three proven ways to get into others' minds. What are three ways to influence the…
Know Your Home Seller Rights
Knowing your home seller rights is important. Suppose you sign a contract to sell your home. Then you spend $5,000 doing repairs as requested by the buyer. Of course, you have…
Best Grief and Sadness Advice
Giving advice for grief and sadness is not something I normally do. I am naturally happy, rarely sad. I wake up that way, and I realize it’s a blessing. But a few…
Best Way to Face Difficult Challenges
The best way to face difficult challenges in life can be gleaned from two of my favorite age-old stories. I rewrote them as inspiration for 2019. A challenging situation In a…
Kill the Bear
Kill the bear is a line from one of my favorite movies, The Edge. Billionaire Charles Morse (Anthony Hopkins), and fashion photographer, Bob Green (Alec Baldwin), endure a harrowing quest for survival in the treacherous…
Best Principles of Persuasion You Need to Know
In his excellent book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Robert Cialdini explains six principles of persuasion. Sid and Harry owned a small men’s clothing store in the 1930s. They leveraged one of…
The Nicest Guy in the World
I'd like to introduce you to the nicest guy in the world. About the nicest guy in the world He doesn’t have an email address. He doesn’t mess with LinkedIn,…