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Doing Whatever It Takes . . .

Very inspirational story about Daron Roberts and how his single minded purpose and goal of being an NFL coach became a reality . . . 

What is it YOU dream of doing?  . . .  Read More

New Listing . . . 6616 LEAFWOOD DR., ANAHEIM HILLS . . . Priced to sell quickly @ $595,000

                     
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You'e gonna love this one!!    Just listed . . .a very spacious two story home in Window Hill in Anaheim Hills on Leafwood Dr., a quiet street just off Nohl Ranch Road and Serrano . . . and it's BEAUTIFUL! 

There's three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a step down formal living room, huge bonus room / family room with a brick fireplace, and a very large formal dining room. The living room has french doors that open out to a magnificent back yard with a pool, spa patio and lots of trees and greenery. It's very private!

The bedrooms are upstairs including a HUGE Master Suite with exceptionally large walk-in closet, dressing area, separate oval tub and shower, vanity and window seat. There's also custom ceiling fans throughout the home. 

The kitchen is magnificent with lots of cupboards, granite counter tops, soapstone sink, gas cook top, and pass thru windows that open to the patio when entertaining. There's also a separate eating area in the kitchen. 

Did I mention the THREE CAR GARAGE!   Better hurry!   

 

5808 EBERLE ST. New Listing on Quiet Street in Great Neighborhood in Lakewood


 

Great new listing in Lakewood  . . . 3 Bedroom, Two Bath Home . . . Priced to sell at $489,900

This 1590 square foot home is beautiful and spacious.  Completely remodeled, features include: a huge living room area with magnificent bay window. Hardwood floors thru out, an upgraded kitchen with new marble counter tops, new sink and tile floors.  The baths have been remodeled and a very large Master suite added on to the back of the home with a spacious master bath with tile and double sinks.

Also, there's a new stucco exterior recently painted, gated driveway and  private backyard, and detached two car garage.  In addition, the driveway has an RV dump drain and 30 amp power outlet, and there's copper plumbing throughout .

 

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Dave Kerlin
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Direct: 562-714-3311
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Jerry Seinfeld's Productivity Secret . . .

I read an article on one of my favorite websites "LifeHacker.com" this week about productivity and how a random conversation with Jerry Seinfeld changed the writer's life. Here it is . . .

Jerry Seinfeld's Productivity Secret


Editor: When software developer Brad Isaac told us he had productivity advice from Jerry Seinfeld, we couldn't turn down the chance to hear more. Read on for the whole story from Brad.

Years ago when Seinfeld was a new television show, Jerry Seinfeld was still a touring comic. At the time, I was hanging around clubs doing open mic nights and trying to learn the ropes. One night I was in the club where Seinfeld was working, and before he went on stage, I saw my chance. I had to ask Seinfeld if he had any tips for a young comic. What he told me was something that would benefit me a lifetime...

He said the way to be a better comic was to create better jokes and the way to create better jokes was to write every day. But his advice was better than that. He had a gem of a leverage technique he used on himself and you can use it to motivate yourself—even when you don't feel like it.

He revealed a unique calendar system he uses to pressure himself to write. Here's how it works.

He told me to get a big wall calendar that has a whole year on one page and hang it on a prominent wall. The next step was to get a big red magic marker.

He said for each day that I do my task of writing, I get to put a big red X over that day. "After a few days you'll have a chain. Just keep at it and the chain will grow longer every day. You'll like seeing that chain, especially when you get a few weeks under your belt. Your only job next is to not break the chain."

"Don't break the chain," he said again for emphasis.

Over the years I've used his technique in many different areas. I've used it for exercise, to learn programming, to learn network administration, to build successful websites and build successful businesses.

It works because it isn't the one-shot pushes that get us where we want to go, it is the consistent daily action that builds extraordinary outcomes. You may have heard "inch by inch anything's a cinch." Inch by inch does work if you can move an inch every day.

Daily action builds habits. It gives you practice and will make you an expert in a short time. If you don't break the chain, you'll start to spot opportunities you otherwise wouldn't. Small improvements accumulate into large improvements rapidly because daily action provides "compounding interest."

Skipping one day makes it easier to skip the next.

I've often said I'd rather have someone who will take action—even if small—every day as opposed to someone who swings hard once or twice a week. Seinfeld understands that daily action yields greater benefits than sitting down and trying to knock out 1000 jokes in one day.

Think for a moment about what action would make the most profound impact on your life if you worked it every day. That is the action I recommend you put on your Seinfeld calendar. Start today and earn your big red X. And from here on out...

Don't break the chain!

Brad Isaac is a lead software programmer and blogger. You can read his motivational strategies every day on his goal setting blog, Achieve-IT!


The author of this post can be contacted at tips@lifehacker.com

NEW LISTING IN CANYON COUNTY - 18808 MANDAN ST., #312

Great new listing in Canyon Country . . . $89,900!

Super sharp one bedroom, one bath condominium.

Desirable upstairs unit with vaulted ceilings, this would be a great beginning for someone who wants to own their own home. Very open floor plan with lots of light, and spacious kitchen with granite counter tops that opens out to large living room and dining area. Walk to restaurants and shopping, just minutes from the 14 Fwy.

Enjoy the pool, spa, and fitness center . . .


                     
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What NOT to do if you are in Distress regarding your Mortgage . . .

It's the Holiday Season . . . a time for families to be together.  A time to exchange gifts and celebrate the season . . . a wonderful time of year .

But there is a dark cloud hanging over this country.  Not everyone is enjoying the holday season. 

A lot of people in this country are hurting and the holiday season just magnifies the fact that things are falling down around them.  The Mortgage Crisis doesn't take a break to celebrate the holidays.

The statistics are astronomical regarding homeowners either in foreclosure or behind at least 30 days paying their mortgage payment.  Foreclosures are everywhere . . . people are in distress. 

If you or someone you know falls in that catagory what you DON"T want to do is procrastinate or put your head in the sand and hope it somehow gets fixed. 

Studies show that one bad month getting behind on bills can spell doom for a family.  Most people in this country don't have the savings or financial reserves to get caught up when they get behind and problems just compound if action is ignored.

There is help . . . there are options available and there are people you CAN trust.

For more information visit my website and get FREE REPORTS and take advantage of the resources that are available to everyone.

It may not be too late . . . There may be something you can do  . . . there may be a way to save your home or at the very least save your credit and plan for a new start. But DON"T WAIT . . . ACT NOW!  

Find out what your options are and take action. Waiting is the worst thing you can do.

10 Low Cost Ideas for Increasing the Value of your Home when you Sell . . .

If you're selling your home and have some (but not unlimited) cash for upgrades, check out the following budget minded enhancements that will make your home stand out and help you net more money from the sale . . .

1. Tidy up kitchen cabinets.
“Potential buyers do open kitchen cabinets and look inside,” says Morrissey. “Homeowners can add rollout organizing trays so when buyers peek in, they feel like there’s lots of room for their stuff.”

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