19: Old Friends - Deborah Crombie

I am a few pages away from finishing Deborah Crombie's "Garden of Lamentations" (2017). This is book 17 in the mystery novel series...

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18: Finesse - Bruno Mars

The definition of "finesse" is intricate and refined delicacy. Synonyms include skill, skillfulness, expertise, subtlety, flair, panache,...

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17: Little Things - Chris Smith

I listened this morning to an episode of the "Calls with Chris Smith" podcast - Little Things Make the Largest Impact. In this episode,...

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16: We See You - Bernadette Jiwa

I have just finished reading Bernadatte Jiwa's business book "The Fortune Cookie Principle." (2012). Jiwa concludes by saying,"The goal...

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15: Don't Let Me Down - The Beatles

I have always loved the Beatles. For those like me who grew up in the pre-internet age, this meant listening to them on the radio and...

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14: Outside Lies Magic - John Stilgoe

I am pretty sure I once read "Outside Lies Magic" (1999) by Harvard Professor John Stilgoe. This book, as noted on Amazon, "is about the...

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13: Say Hello - Gary Vaynerchuk

I am inching my way through Gary Vaynerchuk's 7.5 hour vlog post in Dubai. Lots of nuggets to be found here. During a question and answer...

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12: Raise Your Standards - Tom Bilyeu

In 2018, I discovered Tom Bilyeu, a successful American entrepreneur who is now building Impact Theory, a company committed to ending the...

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11: Accountability

For most everyone, accountability is easier with the assistance of another person. I decide to take a walk each day on my own. I take a...

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10: Go with the Flow

My wife and daughter were scheduled to fly down to Florida today to join me for the holidays. (I got a head start and I am already here.)...

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9: Be Grateful - Jake Bailey

Last night, Jake Bailey's video "How to Live a Life of Gratitude" popped up in my Facebook feed. When Jake was 18 years old, he learned...

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8: Creating Our Way - Bernadette Jiwa

I have just read Bernadette Jiwa's book "Story Driven" (2018). Jiwa closes her book by asking, "What does your good day look like?" "What...

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7: Communicate

Several weeks ago, I presented an offer for a buyer client on a property. Communication with the listing agent for the seller was...

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6: Take a Walk - Steve Jobs

Today is my birthday! I am going to get the day off to good start by taking a walk along the ocean. Walking is wonderful. I was listening...

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5: Do You - Gary Vaynerchuck

My nephew graduated from college yesterday. Congratulations, Tyler! Greatest gift for Tyler is the same for all of us - Do You. Gary...

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4: Present. Responsive. Committed.

Listening to BBC News overnight, I learned that after 75 years, Venezuela's El Nacional newspaper will stop publishing its print edition...

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3: Two Kinds - Bernadette Jiwa

Reading Bernadatte Jiwa's book "Story Driven" (2018). Excellent business book. Jiwa notes a company is either competition-driven or...

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2: L + D + C - Chris Smith

Tonight I listened again to Episode 4 of "Calls with Chris Smith." In the podcast, Chris Smith talks about how important it is in your...

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1: Giving Presentation

Today I met a prospective Cambridge seller client at their home. Our first time meeting. My first time seeing the home. This appointment...

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