“We should manage our fortunes as we do our health–enjoy it when good, be patient when it is bad, and never apply violent remedies except in an extreme necessity.” -Francois de La Rochefoucauld, French author of maxims and memoirs. “Steady on,” is one of those calming British phrases which urges sensible equanimity in the face [...]
“If one is forever cautious, can one remain a human being?” -Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, Russian novelist, historian, and short story writer It’s natural to assess risk as we consider new adventures. Whether in business or in relationships, we plan, we size up our odds, and we imagine outcomes. Very little in this life is a sure [...]
“Courage is doing what you’re afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you’re scared.” -Eddie Rickenbacker, (October 8, 1890 – July 23, 1973), American fighter ace in World War I When we hear of people overcoming extraordinary challenges, pitching themselves against the odds, or acting bravely in the face of danger, it can [...]
“Neither a man nor a crowd nor a nation can be trusted to act humanely or to think sanely under the influence of a great fear.” -Bertrand Russell (May 18, 1872 – February 2, 1970), philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate Now more than ever we face a constant feed of the world’s trauma. Often what we [...]
This week, take notice of those times you feel yourself resisting a certain type of activity, whether it’s learning a new skill, engaging in a new kind of social activity, or partnering with someone on a project.
What does mindfulness mean to your real estate business? Might it be the key to recognizing more opportunities?
A great talk on the value of being wrong and being open to being wrong from TED2011.
Are you prepared for a major disaster? Do you have a plan in place? A survival kit? Check out the resources available at Ready.gov.
As you make some big decisions, how do you manage your fear? How do you react when the outcome isn’t what you expected?
