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  1. LagunaLauren

    Stop staring at the painting

    I couldn't agree more! rep++ for this post. I, too, found myself getting sucked into this forum daily. I love the interaction and information, but I realized it was taking valuable goal-achieving time. So I hopped on a plane and flew to Texas to shop for apartment buildings this week. I agree...
  2. LagunaLauren

    Russ H: Personal Update

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    Hey, Russ-Thanks for the update. Glad KTs getting better. My 8-year old got H1N1 at school too. Luckily, we recognized it and got her on Tamiflu within the first 12 hours, so she had a pretty easy time of it. Congrats on the B&B. I love Napa! Haven't been up there in years, but would love to be...
  3. LagunaLauren

    Windows 7 student upgrade hell

    haha-MJ, weren't we discussing this issue on anther thread? MACS RULE!:icon_super:
  4. LagunaLauren

    The Talent Code

    MINDSET 
    This looks interesting. Tough to find books that don't regurgitate what everyone else has already said. Hope this has new insight and tools. Let us know what you think of it! thx rep++
  5. LagunaLauren

    Latest Mac vs PC Commercial (Windows 7)

    WHAT??!:coco: Seriously, try a new mac and all the cool programs (iLife, iWork, even dashboard kind of stuff, etc.) and try telling me that again. It's like saying a rotary phone is as good as an iPhone. I'm a Mac. For life. My hubby's a PC by default for work.(He may only be a Doctor, but...
  6. LagunaLauren

    SUCCESS STORY: Cons and Deceit

    EXECUTION 
    I agree about some natural remedies and use good nutrition, vitamins, supplements and exercise to stay healthy. I prefer natural remedies (green tea, acai berry juice, herbal, homeopathic, etc) when possible and try not to take over the counter medicine or prescription drugs unless absolutely...
  7. LagunaLauren

    How do you define good service?

    That makes sense. The Ritz Carlton certainly delivered on their objectives with us. They treat their "members of their team" so well. One employee we talked to said their employees get to stay for free at any Ritz Carlton they want when they go on vacation. (Made me want to take and...
  8. LagunaLauren

    What are your other peculiar skills?

    HOT! 
    -I can break a thick wood board with my right hand (Tae Kwon Do). This has no useful real-world application that I can see but it impresses the hell outta my daughters. -I have a lightning fast tennis serve and a wickedly-powerful one-handed backhand (my forehand pisses me off). -I can nail...
  9. LagunaLauren

    Flipping Cars

    Haven't hung out with him lately. Will try to get in touch with him this weekend to get the info for you guys!
  10. LagunaLauren

    How do you define good service?

    seriously. it's not about spending money on your customers, it's about how you treat them and building relationships. I will be a Ritz Carlton client for life.
  11. LagunaLauren

    Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Successful people...

    HOT! 
    I know a few mega-successful people who would definitely be classified under this criteria. I've thought these personality traits contributed to their success. Didn't consider it narcissistic before reading this, but definitely recognized the strong confidence (sometimes cockiness) they all...
  12. LagunaLauren

    How do you define good service?

    I can't say enough about The Ritz Carlton and would follow their model of over-delivering on expectations. We stayed at a Ritz Carlton for 2 weeks recently on a vacation. They proactively upgraded our room to a better ocean view one without us asking, let my girls choose exotic flowers and...
  13. LagunaLauren

    SUCCESS STORY: Cons and Deceit

    EXECUTION 
    The insatiable greed that some people have is incomprehensible to me. My best friend is so generous with his whole family. He bought his mother luxury cars, really expensive jewelry, exotic luxury vacations, a six-figure "income" and an $11 Million home. He recently found out she embezzled over...
  14. LagunaLauren

    Robert Kiyosaki's Conspiracy Of The Rich

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    I was (and still am) a big believer in RDPD/RK but am sorely disappointed that he treats people that way in person, especially one of his team members/mentors. Had no idea...Unfortunate
  15. LagunaLauren

    SUCCESS STORY: Cons and Deceit

    EXECUTION 
    I am always shocked by the audacity of con artists. And disappointed and upset when they seemingly get away with it enough to continue their scams. There are unlimited ways to make obscene amounts of money legitimately, I don't understand why some insist on screwing people for money. Kevin...
  16. LagunaLauren

    Young and Ready

    Welcome! I admire your initiative. I wish I jump-started at 16 like you are! No one here will judge your age. You're just as capable of success (or moreso!) than anyone else. More power to you! Let us know if we can help.
  17. LagunaLauren

    Taking My First Step towards Fastlane-ness

    REAL ESTATE 
    True. You're right. I've personally never done it, but have had friends that did. Although, technically, some people do buy homes as their residences and then later rent them out, effectively becoming rental properties at that point...
  18. LagunaLauren

    Ouch! Rejection sucks

    MINDSET 
    2 more things to consider: 1) a company placed 2 ads for only one web programmer position in the paper. One listed the salary as $120k a year. The other ad listed it for $22k a year. The first, higher paying ad received only about 4 responses. The second ad for MUCH less pay got over 100...
  19. LagunaLauren

    Taking My First Step towards Fastlane-ness

    REAL ESTATE 
    I agree with hatterasguy. If you already have a primary residence with a mortgage, you can get a "second home" and treat it as your personal house in the eyes of a lender, rather than a rental. Some lenders may require that it be a certain distance from your primary house to qualify as a second...
  20. LagunaLauren

    Taking My First Step towards Fastlane-ness

    REAL ESTATE 
    I'm sure there are good deals in NC too! Just gotta find them. *Also, esp in this market, make sure you get props AT LEAST 20-40+% below FMV (Fair Market Value). Instant equity you can cash out on or leverage later. My RE agent is my property manager in Dallas. I buy and sell all my props thru...

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