Quotes of the Day

A strength is consistent near perfect performance in an activity. The ability is a strength only if you can fathom yourself doing it repeatedly, happily, and successfully. [2005] - Marcus Buckingham

You can do a flat 20% referral fee or a sliding scale. For instance, 10% if they just give you a name and telephone number but no real information or 20% if you get a name and number plus a whole background on these people. You could also do a sliding scale of 10% on the first two leads a month that someone is sending you, then jump it up to 20%, as an incentive. [2003] - Darryl Davis

In the first paragraph, deliver a mini-version of your complete message. State the offer and provide an immediate response mechanism, such as the option of clicking on a link connected to a Web page. After the first paragraph, present expanded copy that covers the features, benefits, proof, and other information the buyer needs to make a decision. The offer and response mechanism should be repeated in the close of the e-mail. Use wide margins. Limit yourself to about 55 to 60 characters per line. Include an opt-out statement. [2005] - Robert W. Bly

You should make a longer-term assessment of your sleep quality over the last month. Probably the best-validated sleep questionnaire is the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, a four-page document that asks questions about your sleep patterns over the last month. There's another, even simpler quiz called the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, which asks users to rate how likely they're to fall asleep in certain situations. Yet another helpful screening tool is the Insomnia Severity Index, which provides an opportunity to reflect on and report your experience of sleep problems and their impact on your functioning and well-being. [2023] - Peter Attia

In the worst-case scenario, you will want enough cash sitting in the bank to cover all the carrying costs of owning a real estate property for three to six months.  [2017] - Calum Ross