Success
December 4th, 2006
When I was young, I observed that nine out of every ten things I did were failures, so I did ten times the work.
- George Bernard Shaw
Blog by Michael Giesbrecht
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The Future
November 20th, 2006
The future has several names. For the weak, it is the impossible. For the fainthearted, it is the unknown. For the thoughtful and valiant, it is the ideal.
- Victor Hugo
Wealth
November 9th, 2006
"Wealth is not without its advantages and the case to the contrary, although it has often been made, has never proved widely persuasive."
-John Kenneth Galbraith
Travel Tip
November 8th, 2006
Instead of putting a lock on your luggage, which could send the message that there is something in there that is worth protecting or alternatively could be cut off by airport security, use a key ring instead. It is not the ultimate in security, but it will deter a thief who wants to grab something out of a suitcase fast.
Charles L. Allen
October 30th, 2006
Miserable are the persons who do not have something beyond themselves to search for.
- Charles L. Allen
Living
October 23rd, 2006
Don't forget until too late that the business of life is not business, but living.
- B.C. Forbes
Customer Service
October 17th, 2006
The customer service at Ubertor is not what it used to be.
Decorating Tips
October 16th, 2006
1. The front door should be the focus on the outside of the home.Paint the front door a different colour so it stands out from the rest of the house.
2. Have one focal point in each room.In the bedroom it is the headboard, in the bathroom it is the vanity and in the living room it is the view or the fireplace.
3. Hang artwork at the appropriate height.Approximately 10 inches above a piece o ...
Renting vs Buying
October 6th, 2006
The market is ripe for buyers right now and interest rates are still low. So naturally you should be telling your landlord goodbye and saying hello to your dream home right? Not so fast. Certainly owning your own home has its benefits. But is the dream of homeownership really one you should pursue? It all depends on your circumstance and needs.
Buying a home is such a large invest ...