Posted on July 25, 2008 @ 6:19 pm - Written by BawldGuy
Some diverse subjects for you today. A rookie makes his debut on a premier real estate blog site, and deftly shows us why even big dogs need leashes. Talk about a hard worker! A marketing champ gives us an excuse to laugh out loud while being reminded that many of the so called corporate marketing geniuses — aren’t. A real estate agent sets his priorities anew. We learn pessimism doesn’t equal reality. And finally, we revisit a first.
Michael Stelzner is, at least in my mind, THE white paper guy. He’s also been blessed with the marketing gene. Heck, I think it’s embedded in his DNA. Anyhoo, the video he published on the rethinking of stop signs is spot on, and shows the so called marketing geniuses for what most of them are. But I’ll let you decide what that might be. Go see Project Nightmare: Super Funny Video! I’ve experienced my own version of that video. It’s much funnier when happening to others.
Rocky VanBrimmer is one smart dude. Agent Genius only recruits contributors matching that description. They’re on my reader and are read daily, period. They bring game to the table. Back to Rocky. His virgin post was about his insane work hours. His wife decided, wisely, that he should, uh, modify his work schedule — or else. OK For A Monday shows one man establishing priorities. As I commented — absolutely incredible.
David Shafer is a kindred spirit. We think alike, he’s written as a guest in this space, so it’s no surprise I’m a fan. Pessimism And You says what many of us have been thinkin’ and sayin’ for quite awhile. Ask yourself if you agree with Dave. It’s so often, at least in my experience, those espousing pessimism as the daily meal, have a hidden agenda. Again, IMHO.
And on a personal note, today this blog turns two years old. Every day I remind myself it’s you the reader acting as the engine driving what I do here. We do this together every day. Now how cool is that? I thought it’d be a kick to link to my first ever post. It was titled Old School Real Estate Investing. I read it again today and can remember the first time I hit the ‘publish’ button. Scary for a rookie, but I did it, and have been doin’ it daily ever since.
Thanks to all of you for the experience. I hope the last couple years here have been helpful to you.
“…and remember. The daily Bawldys have approximately 1/365th the value of our annual awards.”
Posted on July 4, 2008 @ 11:10 am - Written by BawldGuy
Our independence is based upon the freedom we Americans enjoy. That freedom was first won in a war, in which the first Americans paid the price, some of them with their lives. It’s been maintained ever since by our will as a people to stand up for our freedom against all those wishing to snatch it from us. Peace through military victory is what has kept us free for over two centuries now. Without that freedom, there is no independence.
Our forefathers had the courage to first declare their independence in writing — and sign it. They did this knowing the cost. We’re so blessed to be Americans.
When we look at our flag, we appreciate that freedom, it’s price, and those who gladly paid it.
Here’s what our freedom to be independent looks like today. Happy July 4th! May God Bless America.
Posted on June 24, 2008 @ 2:23 pm - Written by BawldGuy
Haven’t done it for awhile, so thought it was time.
Redfish Emerging Markets is a consistent source of solid info. I’d love to talk with them, but haven’t been able to so far. They’re a tough reach. (Mark — please contact me, as I’d love to talk with you.) Anyway, they published a piece today I couldn’t resist passing on. Chicken Little Is Running Wild Again… demonstrates I’m not the Lone Ranger. The main stream media’s #1 agenda is to make money. #1A? Put forth their own agenda and improve results of #1. Take a look.
Jay Thompson of The Phoenix Real Estate Guy He published RIP George Carlin which includes a classic routine in which Carlin tells us the differences between football and baseball. It’s also worth the trip to the comments, which include some cool Carlin quotes.
Jeremy Hart at NRVLiving — Real Estate. Simplified. put a video up today that simply put, I cannot let the day pass without sharing with you. Regular readers know by now, I’m a baseball guy through and through. I played it, coached it, umpired it up to the Division I level in college, and even bred it, resulting in a vastly improved version of me as a player. What yer gonna see in this video I will not describe here. Suffice to say if ESPN is lookin’ for the Web Gem of the decade, this just might be it. Take a look and see if you agree. Alas, ESPN requires that it actually happened, which of course, it didn’t. Ya gotta admit though, looks way cool. Thanks Jeremy. And this was in the hopper before we talked today.
“…and remember. The daily Bawldys have approximately 1/365th the value of our annual awards.”
Posted on June 21, 2008 @ 7:22 pm - Written by BawldGuy
109˚ in La Mesa today. And no, I don’t wanna live in Phoenix. A fellow blogger is comin’ out tomorrow with his family from Phoenix. Life ain’t fair, is it? I think he’s driving here tomorrow. Ah, good times.
Posted on June 15, 2008 @ 3:57 pm - Written by BawldGuy
The unsung benefit most fathers bring to the table is leadership, and the ability to remain calm when others are anxious. How many of us look back at parts of our childhoods, only to realize we were sheltered from the real world of adults? This is part of the job description. Kids grow up too fast as it is, so allowing them a bit more time to be kids is a gift, priceless in nature. Ironically, we often don’t realize we’ve received this gift ’till we have our own kids.
I’m sure that epiphany has been hitting dads since there have been dads.
So to all you guys out there who’ve done your best to keep your kids alive and well in Kiddyland — I offer you my salute and most profound respect and admiration. It’s a lot easier said than done.
