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Tuesday Tactics Newsletter December 1, 2009
Scott's Thoughts: Can You Really Win an Argument? Disagreements are inevitable. Some say that civil disagreements are actually some of our most productive conversations. When we stand our ground, state our position honestly, yet remain active listeners, we can learn a great deal. Often with a little heat comes a lot of light, and we discover opportunities to see clearly where and why we view a particular situation differently than others. When a disagreement escalates to a full-blown argument, it's important to remember that "winning" should be secondary to clearing the air. It can be tempting to satisfy the base, short-term needs of your ego by "shutting someone down," but this outcome provides zero long-term benefit. You invest time and emotional energy in an argument, so you want a positive return. Pick your battles carefully and maintain respect. Focus on expressing your feelings without criticizing the other person and work towards common interests. The holiday season comes with highs and lows. Families reunite and sometimes collide. This energy, both good and bad, can spill over into the office, client meetings, and even your email messages. Be mindful of what's at stake at every turn and choose your thoughts and actions wisely.
Q&A: Driving with Clients 
A: It's possible that your office has an official policy on this, so you should check first. However, if it's up to you, you should take into account these seven questions:
1. Are you prepared to be responsible in case of an accident?
2. Does the client want to bring a child along?
3. Would it save time to take two cars?
4. Do you have business you'd like to discuss with your client?
5. Do you feel safe with your client?
6. Are they locals, or are they from out of town?
7. Is your car clean? Is theirs? Ultimately, the decision is up to you... just be sure it's an informed decision.
How to Use RSS Feeds to Save Time & Learn Faster
RSS stands for "Really Simple Syndication." It's a standardized format that allows people to automatically syndicate website content. Rather than going out on the web to check in on your most frequently visited websites, you can have that content pushed to you in one convenient, easy-to-read spot. The following videos will show you how RSS works and how you can start taking advantage of it today:
How RSS Works:
What is Google Reader?
http://www.freehelpforrealestateagents.com/feed/rss/
Earn More by Spending Less: How to Save Online Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the holiday shopping season is in full swing. In the spirit of helping you make more money through free education, we thought you'd like to know about two great websites for finding discount coupon codes, special deals:
RetailMeNot.com
Savings.com
For those of you looking for a black belt in deal finding, don't miss this great post on how to use social media to find deals this holiday season:
Words That Sell: What You Say Makes a Difference
From The Seattle Times:
Words that helped sell a home:
Words that hurt:
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I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me.
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--Dave Barry, Humorist (b. 1947)
Ever wonder how some people manage to keep up with dozens of news, industry, and entertainment websites? The answer is simple: They follow their favorite websites using RSS feeds.
A study investigating the wording of more than 20,000 Canadian home listings found some interesting trends in how listing descriptions impacted the speed at which properties sold.
