Just for Fun

The Charles Shultz Philosophy

The following is the philosophy of Charlie Schultz, the creator of the ‘Peanuts’ comic strip. This was taken recently from an email blast and offers great encouragement this morning.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4. Name five people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for the best actor and actress.

The point is none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here’s another quiz….See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special!!!

Is this easier?

The lesson: The people who make the difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials…the most money…or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most. Be a champion to the people in your life. Let your family, friends, and clients know how much you appreciate them. Focus on positive results with a positive attitude in 2010.

Be Thankful for Your
Friends, Family, Freedom, and Faith
and look forward to 2010 with optimism and determination!

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Great July!

Just sitting hear reflecting on the past month. July started in Anaheim California with the International Barbershop Harmony convention and competition. The chorus I sing with, The Vocal Majority, competed and came in 2nd place. We, however, scored higher than we’ve ever scored before.   But congrats to the Ambassador’s of Harmony from St. Charles, MO, who won the gold medal. Their set was just freakin’ awesome.

Real estate kept me busy during July, working with both Buyers and Sellers. Closed 4 deals. Almost 5 deals, but one fell through. However, this listing is under contract again, and scheduled to close at the end of August.

I just want to say how much I appreciate my great clients that I work with. Because my business is referral based only, the great people that I’ve worked with in the past keep sending me people just like them. Thanks to all my past clients for helping my job get easier and easier.

Now that we are in August, people are thinking about school starts, football, and cooler weather on the way (hopefully). Right now, November 30 is the deadline for 1st time homebuyers to close on their new house and possibly be eligible to receive the $8,000 tax credit. So many of my clients this year are taking advantage of this, along with really low interest rates.

So, if you know someone who has never owned a home, or hasn’t owned one with the past 3 years, let them know that time is running out. AND, have them call me. I’d love to help.

By the numbers

Ever wondered just how big Texas is? These statistics will give you an idea.

1. 23,507,783 people (2006 census estimate) reside in Texas. For more demographic data about the Lone Star State, visit the official site of the Census Bureau.
2. 262,017 square miles of land; equal to 7.4% of the total area of the United States, and second only to Alaska for size
3. 4,790 square miles of inland water
4. 367 miles of coastline
5. 801 miles is the longest point from north to south within Texas
6. 733 miles is the state’s widest point from east to west
7. 8,749 feet – Guadalupe Peak, the highest elevation
8. 305,951 miles of roadways, more than any other state

Michael Tanner Landscape Designs

Check out this landscape designer.  Michael is working on my back yard right now. 

Michael Tanner Landscape Designs

To Honor our Service Men and Women

In honor of our upcoming Independence Day celebration, I am posting a video of the Vocal Majority Chorus (the greatest men’s chorus in the WORLD) singing The Armed Services Medley. This was filmed when the VM performed at the ACDA convention in Oklahoma City in March 2009.

4 Year Old Hunter Hayes Sings Jambalaya