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Let Me Tebow That

Tim Tebow. I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. http://tiny.cc/gplkv —————- Every day we are reminded of more things Tim Tebow can’t do. He cannot throw a proper pass. He cannot stand still in the pocket. He can’t run a conventional offense. He runs, but he doesn’t run [...]

Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing

The next 16 blogs were sent in to me by Rich Blaser.  They are great laws/thoughts to implement.  Enjoy! 1. The 80/20 rule. This is one of the best ways to make better use of your time. The 80/20 rule – also known as The Pareto Principle – basically says that 80 percent of the value you [...]

Can’t We All Just Get Along?

This is a quote from an article by James Kirchick — “Europeans are leery not just of Muslim immigrants but of Jews, nearly exterminated on the continent 60 years ago. A recent Pew Global Attitudes poll found that nearly 50% of Spaniards have either a “very” or “somewhat unfavorable” opinion of Jews. The figures are [...]

#18

This blog is #18 in my series – 20 things you should do in your lifetime. Play Pebble Beach – this is still on my list – a must do.

#11

This blog is #11 in my series – 20 things you should do in your lifetime. Take a hot air balloon ride. As you probably know, the RE/MAX logo is a hot air balloon. When I was owner of RE/MAX regions, Betty and I were both able to experience this. A great place for a [...]

Ben Says…

“You may own hotels on Broadway or be collecting rent from Baltic Ave, but in the end—it all goes back in the box.” –Ben Blanton

Bye now..ba bye.. bye now..ba bye..

Survey by Zagat – best airlines in the world: # 1 Singapore Airlines –  # 2 Air New Zealand –  # 3 Emirates Airline – # 4 Cathay Pacific Airway – # 5 All Nippon Airways. Only one U.S. airline in the top 10, JetBlue was # 8.

A Note From Brett

Who you Hanging With? I’m reflecting back from an incredible four days in San Antonio, with a group of over 50 successful entrepreneurs from all over North America.  A common theme of living life to the fullest, with focus on personal development and balanced growth was prevelant.  It was amazing to me how each and every [...]

I Hate My Job! 55% of Americans Agree.

According to the Conference Board research group, in an article published by the AP, 45% of Americans are satisfied with their job, down from 49% in 2008, and 61% in 1987 (when the survey was first conducted). The other 55%? Unhappy. ‘Hate’ might be a strong word, but you get the point: Americans no likey their jobs. [...]

Super Role Model

Bob Doig, (pictured here with his wife, Dona) owner of Doig Corporation, is a very special guy – a great business person and a dedicated family man. Doig Corporation is one of the Midwest’s leading distributors of products that automate industrial processes. Bob had just graduated from college and was working for dad. As Bob reached [...]

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