Quotes of the Day

The sellers based the asking price on a recommendation from the real estate broker who listed the properties. Wholesale offers offend some sellers! Don't let seller dissatisfaction deter you from making offers. [2004] - Mike Summey

Dress a little bit better than your customer, but not too much. Sound a little more enthusiastic, but not too much. There are times when, for tactical professional reasons, you might want to show a little less eagerness and go a decibel or two lower than your contact. [2009] - Leil Lowndes

Spread your assets among several nations, in several forms. Own physical gold and put it beyond the government’s reach. Buy the shares of mining stocks with reserves in relatively safe parts of the world. Convert some cash into digital gold, stored in a non-U.S. vault. Open Canadian, Swiss, German, or Japanese bank and brokerage accounts.  [2004] - James Turk

The Law of Expectations: Whatever you expect, with confidence, becomes your own self-fulfilling prophecy. [2004] - Brian Tracy

Vying for a second date can be even harder than asking for the first, especially if the first was a set-up. What to do? Lead with something you learned about the person on the first date. Did she mention that she likes to swing dance? Then ask her to a dance club the gives free lessons. Does he like to bike ride? Then suggest going cycling together on a scenic local bike trail. [2004] - Bonnie Jacobson