Quotes of the Day

Take courses, volunteer, join a committee, go to exhibitions, walk someone's dog, learn to cook, take tango lessons, visit art galleries, go to pet shows, take up roller-skating, attend weddings and christenings, funerals, and other events. Get a fun part-time job, give dinner parties, start a book club, attend night school, ride a horse, take sewing lessons, study Chinese, learn spot welding. Choose a class where you participate rather than sit back and listen to a lecturer--something like cooking, wine tasting, or learning a foreign language. [2004] - Nicholas Boothman

You need to receive the Strata's meeting minutes for at least 2 years, Strata Plan, Form B, Depreciation Report (if available), Engineering Reports for the last 2 years, Rental Disclosure Statement and Financial Statements. The most important thing is you MUST READ them. If you're working with a realtor, don't just rely on him/her to read it because your realtor will not memorize them and verbally dictate the whole thing out to you. [2015] - Gary Wong

Develop the habit of eating an excellent, high protein breakfast with no toast, bacon, or sausage. Eat a high quality lunch, ideally composed of a salad with protein such as chicken or fish. Eat a light dinner, primarily composed of vegetables with a little protein, but no breads, rolls, or pasta. [2004] - Brian Tracy

There's no doubt that people with financial difficulties make flexible sellers. Failed business ventures, loss of employment, protracted illnesses, accidents, and downturns in the economy are just some of the mishaps that can lead to financial problems. Ask them whether they would consider lowering the price if you let them continue to live there and rent from you. [2004] - Mike Summey

Product quality was only 20 percent determined by the actual product or service itself and 80 percent determined by how the customer as treated during the sales and ownership process. Meet customers' expectations, exceed their expectations, delight your customers (a call, a gift, a thank you card, a personal visit, etc.), and amaze your customers. [2004] - Brian Tracy