Online Newsletter for the Week Ending July 29, 2011

QUOTE:  “Don’t linger on the edges.  Epiphanies are not granted to those who play it safe, or pitch a self-serving agenda.  Instead, epiphanies seek out those who engage themselves wherever they are and tell the truth as much as they can, who speak directly to the heart of an issue.  There is something deep within us that responds to those who level with us, who don’t suggest our compromises for us.”  Fierce Leadership by Susan Scott, author of Fierce Conversations

AUGUST TRAINING CALENDAR:  The August Training Calendar has been posted to http://www.slidellcalendar.com/.  Classes will be held on Monday through Friday.  Tuesdays have been reserved for Tech Training at 10:00 am until.  The weekly class on the Keller Williams Story and a brief explanation of Profit Sharing will be every Wednesday (in lieu of Monday) at 11:00 until about 12:00.  Monday, Thursday's and Fridays for the most part will be set aside for the various classes except where there is a conflict in the schedule and the fourth Thursday set aside for "Ask Amy" where you set the agenda with Amy our MCA.  Remember, these classes are open to everyone including agents at other companies; bring a friend.

END OF AN ERA:  Discovery’s flight deck panorama.  For those who have not seen or remember what the shuttle flight deck looks like, use the link below to gain a 360-degree panorama of Discovery’s cockpit.   http://360vr.com/2011/06/22-discovery-flight-deck-opf_6236/index.html

ARE BUSINESS CARDS OBSOLETE, Jeffrey Gitomer says maybe so, maybe not but definitely their use is changing.  You may be surprised:  http://www.gitomer.com/articles/ViewPublicArticle.html?key=ajcdMibak3Mt1reFGWHhZw%3D%3D

NO COMPLAINING RULE:  by Jon Gordon.  Does this apply to you?  http://www.jongordon.com/newsletter-072511-no-complaining-rule.html

EYP (ENERGIZING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS) HAPPY HOUR .  Wednesday, July 27, 2011.  5PM - 7PM.  Where?  At The Wine Market, 2051 E. Gause Blvd.  This month we are collecting school supplies for the K Bar B Ranch!  Needed items include: book bags, 1", 1/2" and 2" binders, combination locks, project boards, black & white composition books, colored composition books, five subject notebooks, vinyl two pocket/three hole folders and flash drives. You can also bring Wal-Mart/Target Gift Cards or a donation if you would like to help.  Donations can be brought to any upcoming EYP event or dropped off anytime at Property Title, Inc. located at 354 Fremaux Ave, Slidell, LA. 

HAVE YOU SEEN THE U.S. DEBT CLOCK:  This will make you sick:  www.usdebtclock.org. 

STARTING OVER – SOONER:  Great question posed by Joe Tye.  Would be really curious to hear some of your answers.  http://tinyurl.com/3w4sa39

MORGAN STANLEY REALTOR RETIREMENT PLAN:  Maria Popa a preferred vendor with Morgan Stanley is looking into a program for real estate agents to set up retirement accounts.  Maria needs to know who would be interested in learning more about such a program.  I have posted a signup sheet in the Resource Room to determine if there is any interest in such a program.  It is has been my experience that a great many of us wait until the last minute to think about retirement only to find out we did not give it any where near enough forethought about it.  It is never too late to plan ahead.