by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jul 9, 2021 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
“If I did, I would say their marriage was made in heaven.” That was enough to pique my interest in some people who went through a counseling program at the Grief Center. Stan, the finish carpenter, had been married to Mary, who died quickly of pancreatic cancer. Betsy...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jul 2, 2021 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
Peter Drucker is best known as “the father of modern management.” That’s accurate, but it’s only part of the story. He would prefer to describe himself as a writer. He wrote thirty-nine books. They include titles on business and society, two novels and a book on...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jun 25, 2021 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
In the last decade I’ve lost several people I cared deeply about. That process may have started for you. If it hasn’t, it will begin sooner than you can imagine. A thoughtful client said we used to attend friends’ weddings. Now we go to their funerals....
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jun 17, 2021 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
Millions of Americans retire every year. Relatively few live lives that benefit others. Too many drift till the end, squander their skills, or die early. By the time we finish full time work we have had a few decades to learn how we’re wired, what we’re gifted at, and...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jun 10, 2021 | Public Issues
On January 6, 1941, President Roosevelt outlined why our nation had an obligation to oppose exploitation and oppression around the world. He articulated the values of our democracy and called them The Four Freedoms. * Freedom of speech and assembly * Freedom of...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jun 3, 2021 | Public Issues
The dictionary defines a bigot as: “A person who is obstinately or intolerably devoted to his or her own group, beliefs, or opinions.” When was the last time that you read a post or an editorial or heard a podcast, speech, or sermon condemning bigotry? Has it been a...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | May 27, 2021 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
Carnivals have tasty, tempting food which is bad for you. There are some rides and several games, including the ring toss game. It’s a simple game. The barker stands inside the booth. A few feet beyond him or her are rows of cola bottles. The player pays to receive...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | May 20, 2021 | Apartment Investing
Just because a person has a good result, does not mean that they made a smart decision. Last week I did something that had never done in my previous business career. I walked out of a client meeting because the pain of folly was too severe. Our team worked hard and...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | May 13, 2021 | Popular Blogs, Public Issues, Top 30 Blogs
On May 4, 2021, San Diego County Board of Supervisors passed a (temporary) ordinance, 3-2, which prohibits rental evictions regardless of the cause of the tenant not paying rent. In 2020 there were 990 evictions in San Diego County, with 3,300,000 people. Some of the...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | May 7, 2021 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
That’s a classic set up for a joke and is often used in parables. The narrator draws humor or a life principle by comparing three perspectives. Sometimes one, and occasionally two of them, look silly after the third one’s explanation. In contrast, I admire all three...
