Surfing with Man's Best Friend
Not about real estate but too fun not to post . . .
Man "standup paddleboard" surfing at Ragland, New Zealand with his best friend (his dog) along for the ride!
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All Things Real Estate . . .
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 . . .
REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE . . . WHAT'S NEXT IN SOCAL?
What happened 2009? What to expect in 2010 . . .
Great article giving some perspective to what's happening locally in Southern California real estate market. What may be surprising to some, in spite of all the distressed properties and foreclosures, inventory is low causing most properties to sell at or above full price. Read Article
Nothing to do with Real Estate . . .
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. . . But everything to do with family and being thankful for all that we have and where we live.
Marley, Chantal and Conor on their way thru LAX heading back home to Auckland, NZ.
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.” Read More
The New Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives(HAFA) Plan - A Flowchart showing how it works
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Read about the new Government plan to encourage lenders to help homeowners in distress. The new HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives) gives lenders financial incentives to work more efficiently to help homeowners complete short sales. This plan will help keep many homeowners from foreclosure.
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New Condo Listing!
JUST LISTED 2100 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance - 2 Bedroom, 2.50 Bath Townhouse style condo
This property is a two story unit in the Plaza Del Amo Condominium Complex in a highly desirable area of "Old" Torrance.
Located directly across the the pool, spa, and clubhouse, this unit is an open floor plan and has beautiful hardwood floors, a large dining area, and spacious living room with fireplace. The living room and both bedrooms have vaulted ceilings and there are two separate bathrooms upstairs plus a 1/2 bath downstairs. The kitchen is roomy with lots of cupboard space, tile counters and floors. There is a separate inside laundry room, enclosed front patio, and balcony overlooking the pool. The Plaza Del Amo grounds are beautifully maintained with trees and scrubs and lots of greenery. There is also a two car garage and the complex is security gatedIf you want more details on this property or are interested in a private showing, contact me by phone or text @ 562-714-3311
You can email me at davekerlin@gmail.com
