May 12
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Right Time For YOU?
“Now is the Time to Buy!”
- Realtor on Facebook
Last weekend I was briefly catching up on really important Facebook matters and saw a realtor friend’s post stating “Now is the Time to Buy!”. Curiously I clicked the link to see why it’s the time to buy a house according to this real estate agent.
Answer: because the interest rates are lower than they’ve ever been in history.
Today YahooFinance headlined: “A handful of housing data supports that the U.S. housing market may be headed for a recovery.” Which was followed by “Mortgage rates hit fresh lows.” “Home buying at most affordable level in decades.”
On the flip side, Tuesday I came across an article/interview stating “Why Renting Works in a Buyer’s Market” . It’s recommend all watch this 4 min clip. The author of this article/interviewee spoke to the benefits of renting in such an economy.
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May 12
3
Celebrity Charm
Santa Barbara, California, USA.
“I was raised to be charming, not sincere.”
- Cinderella’s Prince, Into the Woods performed by Santa Barbara High School
Recently, I’ve had the unique experience of volunteering at a number of celebrity events. Myself and others were asked to aid in walking celebrities down the red carpet of a few high profile events.
No, I wasn’t arm candy.
As you can imagine, my sociology radar was in high gear. My philosophical mind churned and chewed on ideas. Curiosity was on high.
THE RED CARPET
The red carpet is a maze of media outlets, from television, to print, to radio, to the blogosphere. Access Hollywood, Extra, People, LA Times, etc… While the celebrities entourage of friends and family are required to walk around the red carpet, the celebrity, their manager, and publicist need direction as to where their broad reaching and niche media outlets are located about the carpet, where the talent get their pictures taken, and when to hold back or proceed forward.
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“‘Freedom lies in being bold.” - Robert Frost
For those that haven’t heard, I’m excited to share with you myfirst ever eBook is complete. It’s titled, Be Multinational. If you’d like a copy of the book, visit http://www.BeMultinational.com
Last week was my official first week with a new mortgage company, with new colors, new business cards, and a new flag to fly. Moving forward, I will align with Medallion Mortgage Company, boasting navy blue and silver, delighting in a much greater entrepreneurial spirit and office culture. My clients are going to benefit greatly.
Monday of the previous week I resigned from Bank of America. Standard in my industry and position, once a notification of resignation has been made, immediately the computer is locked up, the drawers are asked to be cleaned, and all files handed over. As harsh as this may sound, I’d rather it this way over dragging it out. And I’m grateful the management team took an agreeable approach to me and my decision. No bridges were burned. I recommend to all that you resign in person. Don’t leave a note.
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You’ve been given one Earth. Travel, live, work and study about it.
Readers,
I’m excited to present to you my very first e-book titled Be Multinational. ~ Register NOW at the right of this webpage for your FREE copy! FREE copies will be limited!
This has been an amazing group effort, a crowd sourced e-book if you will. I thank each author for their time, energy, openness, vulnerability, and wisdom.
We are surrounded by young and old that have never ventured abroad. They haven’t because of barriers they and others built into their minds. “I can’t. I don’t have enough money. You can’t. Parents. We’re not going to support you all your life. I have kids. My job. I’ll go when I retire…” The stories herein have proven all barriers are ones that can be overcome. Their stories will help loosen the stranglehold these barriers have on others lives.
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Mar 12
27
eBook Coming Soon
To the Daily Intent community,
I haven’t forgotten about you. Over the last 3 months I’ve been composing an eBook that I know you are going to love.
Please look out for the news of its completion in the next couple of weeks.
I would appreciate your feedback and sharing it with others.
Until then, live and be well,
Jeff Bochsler
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Jan 12
16
Stepping Beyond Structure
Santa Barbara, CA ~ Jeff Bochsler ~ Follow me on Twitter.
“I’m so scared right now. I’m just gonna to do what’s sensible, I’m gonna file for unemployment. Then I’m gonna try to get a job at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, because they got an excellent corporate structure and they… *they* give *you* the tools to be your own boss.” -Brennan Huff (Will Ferrell) – Step Brothers
I’ve been reflecting much on my 4 month experience in South America less than one year ago when I took a leave of absence from my position at Bank of America Home Loans. I’m grateful for the banks willingness to grant me this time. Here are some thoughts I shared with fellow Santa Barbarans a couple weeks back.
The thoughts are mostly directed toward a university student, encouraging them to think beyond the “one path” “American dream” mentality. This noted, I feel it is a great reminder to us all many years beyond the university. Thus, I figured I’d share…
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Santa Barbara, CA ~ Jeff Bochsler ~ Follow me on Twitter.
“Laughter is a mechanism everyone has; laughter is part of universal human vocabulary. There are thousands of languages, hundreds of thousands of dialects, but everyone speaks laughter in pretty much the same way.” - Professor Robert Provine
Do you find yourself open to a deep, hearty laugh? Do you have a readiness to laugh daily? Like my niece in this video? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKNBifT9Gok
Why do we lose the art form as we grow older? Does growing up and becoming “more responsible” and “serious” really mean we have to give up most of our daily laughter? Does it mean that we lose contact with our deep hearty laugh, leaving us to snicker from time to time?
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What were your highlights of 2011? Do me a favor and write below your TOP 7 “To All That is Good” list.
Live and Be Well,
Jeff Bochsler
Santa Barbara, CA ~ Jeff Bochsler ~ Follow me on Twitter.
Here’s a brilliant piece from Bill Bryson’s book “I’m a Stranger Here Myself”. I see it fitting to add into the mix right after my 49 Motivators entry. Keep living great days and finding internal wellness along the way.
(Commencement speech to the graduating class of Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, New Hampshire…Note: I’m unsure if this is verbatim to his speech)
“…I would like to offer ten very small, simple observations –passing thoughts really–which I hope will be of some use to you in the years ahead. In no particular order, they are:
1. Take a moment from time to time to remember that you are alive. I know this sounds a trifle obvious, but it is amazing how little time we take to remark upon this singular and gratifying fact. By the most astounding stroke of luck an infinitesimal portion of all the matter in the universe came together to create you and for the tiniest moment in the great span of eternity you have the incomparable privilege to exist.
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Nov 11
3
49 Motivators
Santa Barbara, CA ~ Jeff Bochsler ~ Follow me on Twitter.
“Reality can destroy the dream, why shouldn’t the dream destroy reality” - George Moore
attire. From the outset I was impressed. Over the course of the hour I shared with them the key points in my life thus far that led to my career in the home lending business and recent sabbatical to South America to carry out microfinance work for KIVA.org. Listed below are 49 motivators I came up with when brainstorming the talk.
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