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This past week I had the opportunity to spend 3 days in Disneyland at Disney’s Leadership Institute. It truly was an honor to be a part of the program. Here’s just one of my takeaways that helps make Disney so magical: 1) Disney believes in “Over Managing” those things which they believe ...
04/23/2013
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My wife had “girls date night” on Friday and so I watched “The Lion King” with my five year old, Phoebe. A line we all remember, “Hakuna Matata”, is behind today’s message. As professionals, it’s important to remember that problems are in the past, and solutions are right now. It’s tough to f...
03/03/2013
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Yesterday I received a phone call from a Realtor that brought a huge smile to my face. As she explained how she had just sold a home I could literally feel her jumping up and down with excitement. Like so many, she struggles a bit with calling prospects. A few months ago her client, a buyer, m...
01/23/2013
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In final preparations for my Boston Marathon qualifier to be held on January 1 2013 I ran the San Antonio Rock-N-Roll Marathon two weeks ago. It was supposed to be a hard, but not leg-busting event that would prepare my mind for the pain I will certainly endure on January 1st. It was supposed t...
11/26/2012
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I'm one of the few crazies who wake up at 5am to run the tree covered, dark morning trails of beautiful Kingwood TX. With a full work schedule and a family of 7 it's the only time I have if I want to run. My goal is to qualify for the Boston Marathon this January. A few weeks ago I discovered ...
10/01/2012
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Mojo is the moment when we do something that's purposeful, powerful, and positive. It has the power to influence us to continue to move forward despite all the challenges we face. A couple of weeks while on my morning run I came across a little old lady who I have come to expect to see, each and...
09/09/2012
Many years ago as a Police Officer I was chasing a young man who had committed a serious crime. He was tall and fast; it seems almost movie-like thinking back on the chase. I ran after him through an alley, over a dumpster, and through a convenience store. When he went over a 12' cinder block ...
08/05/2012
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At the age of 19 my dad had me read a book by Napoleon Hill, "Think and GROW RICH". It was first published in 1937, the first of its kind. A self-help book for those seeking success in whatever the endeavor may be. The book was revolutionary and to this day remains one of my top 5 business boo...
06/13/2012
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Last weekend while visiting with some friends, swimming in the pool, and having a little brisket I couldn’t help but notice my 16-year old son was having a great time with our friends 15-year old daughter. They were sitting together poolside and “texting” away on their phones with big smiles all...
05/11/2012
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More often than not…. I know, most of you that have heard about my training courses are scratching your head right now. “I thought Max was the social media and technology guy!?” The fact is, I spend far more time helping my clients understand the importance of mastering real estate than I d...
04/23/2012