Posts Tagged ‘trust’
Respected
I respect people who are truthful and honorable. It is hard to respect an arrogant person even though they might be truthful. I have met people who appeared arrogant at first, but once I got to know them, they were not arrogant. They were humble at heart, but their confident demeanor was misinterpreted by me.…
Read MoreNegotiating With God
I actually enjoy negotiating with people and that is a huge part of what I do as a Real Estate Broker. I am negotiating on behalf of my sellers, buyers, agents, staff and partners. Negotiating can be very challenging and even frustrating. It takes great skill and patience. It also takes great patience and I…
Read MoreSpeechless
There have been a few times when I was so surprised or dumbfounded that I didn’t know what to say. That doesn’t mean I didn’t say something. I’m a bit of a nervous talker. If the silence goes too long in a conversation, I will figure out a way to keep it going. That is…
Read MoreFamily Spokesperson
I grew up in a relatively large family. My parents both had 7 other siblings in their immediate family. My immediate family had 3 boys and 2 girls. When I was younger, my family traveled around the area of our home and sang at churches. If we had a family spokesperson, it was my Dad.…
Read MoreRisk or Relax
There are times that I have to take a risk. Sometimes the risks are calculated and the choice to take the risk is clear. At other times it is a hard call to make. I think there are several risks that I will take today without giving much thought. Here are a few: driving, riding an…
Read MoreGenerational Faith
I grew up going to church twice on Sunday and also on Wednesday nights for Bible Study. My parents believed in God and walked out their faith in our home and at their work place. They were consistent and faithful following the Lord. I remember when I did stupid stuff that went against my faith,…
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