by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jun 7, 2024 | Public Issues
…when someone demands my money go to their favorite charity, my enthusiasm fades. When the government compels the expenditure for a problem I didn’t cause, it feels like extortion. When you read the word “extortion,” you probably picture a gangster shaking down a... by Terry Moore, CCIM | May 31, 2024 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
Is life like football? No. When you play football, you start and end the game with the same players. There are published rules. One team wins, and another loses; the scoreboard leaves no doubt which is which. James Carse, a professor of religion at NYU, called... by Terry Moore, CCIM | May 24, 2024 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
“You think you’re important.” Her energizer bunny husband was stung to his core. My friend had almost let his achievement define him. Gradually, he recognized the wisdom of his wife’s insight. Later, he served with a group of other well-intentioned people and was a... by Terry Moore, CCIM | May 17, 2024 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
When Ryan Frederick was in the sixth grade, his class participated in a program that paired sixth graders with local nursing home residents. His “buddy” had no family in the area, and Ryan’s grandparents lived on the other side of the country. They continued to... by Terry Moore, CCIM | May 10, 2024 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
We’re burning daylight. We are 30 years older than we were 30 years ago, and in another 30 years, many of us will be gone. After I started paying attention, I read thousands of pages about extending healthy and productive years and making our time count. As we age,... by Terry Moore, CCIM | May 3, 2024 | Books
“How old would you be If you didn’t know the day you were born.” Toby Keith’s song is about one way to live: Most of us will outlive our grandparents by a generation. Since most of us will spend decades being old, let’s make the most of it. Recently, I read... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Apr 26, 2024 | Apartment Investing
Predicting the effects of weather is difficult. We can be sure that a storm is coming, but we don’t know if it will be Hurricane Hillary or the San Diego Hurricane of 1858. It’s similar to predicting the effects of political trends on San Diego rental owners. I tried... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Apr 19, 2024 | Apartment Investing
Earlier this week, I gave the most difficult speech of my life to the Apartment Owners Association (AOA). First, read an overview of the key points, then learn why it was so hard to deliver. Three Things California Has Done That Are Good for Rental Owners. Many rental... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Apr 12, 2024 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
you should consider listening to him. His opinions will stretch your thinking even though you may be uncomfortable. But there’s no growth without some discomfort. People who love Jordan Peterson see him as a champion of conservative values and personal responsibility.... by Terry Moore, CCIM | Apr 5, 2024 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
There are many right ways to be effective. Here are two. One amazing woman has a well-established prioritizing system with deliberately well-pruned goals. She has arranged her life and activities to do related tasks together. Every day frequently has a different set... 