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Cody C. Stevens
Determine Your Identity: Cody C. Stevens is all about creating a positive and EFFECTIVE environment.
...when it comes to this topic of true love, there isn’t quite the same tolerance for discourse. We tend to concentrate on what we want—or what we think we want. And often, we completely forget that—just like any other pursuit—it takes an extreme amount of effort, control and discipline to truly call a relationship successful.
Speaking plainly, understanding that feelings are relative and that interpretation is most of the battle when it comes to communication, isn’t it only fair that we expect people to do what they mean?
You drive down the street on a Sunday and see open house signs everywhere. You only live two miles away, but within those two miles, you’ve not only seen about 50 signs, it has been a collection of at least five different real estate agents.
The point is that there are a ton of agents out there, so how do find a good one to work for you when you want to list your house?
As millennials, social media platforms could and have the potential to be our best allies in our fight against unemployment if exploited shrewdly. As more organizations and companies are resorting to social media and platforms on the internet to recruit, hire workers and do business, millennials have a golden opportunity in the fact we are already present in this space.
"By rethinking and innovating new ways to work better and more efficiently, we bring about the future of work"
To no surprise, with the rise of technology, we have grown into a very socially-driven society, and in many ways, I agree that most need to stop complaining and adapt. However, when it comes to parenting, there is a large need for restoration.
It's a sad possibility that we actually may not have any purpose in this world at all. We may just be living beings that live and die and have no effect on history. But it's the people that think like that don't go anywhere in life.
Deciding whether to do something or not generally comes down to one thing: if the motivation is strong enough. Naturally, we weigh our options when making choices. If not, they wouldn’t take much thinking. No matter how big or how small, each decision has a number of solutions that will affect the outcome in a different way.
...psychological theories suggest that people cry during love-centered films and books because they understand--deep down--that the end-result is extremely unlikely.
We live in a world that moves quicker every day. Between the continuous rise of technology and the socialistic ideologies that become more prominent on a daily basis, the margin for error has practically diminished. Make one wrong move, and you’ll be in the lion’s den, praying to God that the jungle cat miraculously become vegetarian. So how do you raise your social influence in such a sensitized society?
“Bear” Bryant is arguably the best college football coach to ever live, and anyone that knows anything about football would not tell you that he was a genius when it came to scheme or play calling. What they would tell you is that he was dedicated to perfection.
...the rise of technology has taken over. Communication, exposure and media is so much easier to obtain that parents are afraid of letting their kids do anything. Instead, they stick a tablet in their hands and promote addiction to entertainment. At some point, there has to be a balance. There has to be parental discipline that outweighs the easy solution.
We live in a day and age when marriage seems to be more of an impulse than a commitment. Rumors are that divorce rates are somewhere around fifty percent. The reason I’m going by the rumors is because there are numerous articles that refute that “fact”. As a millennial, I would have to say that my observations are more relevant than the numbers that are or are not true, though. Most of my generation would agree that marriages just don’t have the stigma that they used to. It’s like there is an option written into the contract that you can break it for no apparent reason.
Doesn't it just really suck when you want to be pissed off, and there's the one person that just makes you smile? You try as hard as you can to act mad.
So that the current version of you can relay this to the future you that I meet, here is a secret checklist to make me do anything you want.
What do you think of when you think: “Businessman”?
Unless you’re trying to stump the stereotype, you probably have some vision in your head of a good looking guy wearing a suit and a tie. He probably is either an executive or entrepreneur that has already made it and is really just coasting through life in ways that you wish you could.
Yesterday, I asked my SnapChat community to answer somewhat of a morally imposing question: “Do you give money to homeless people?” My reason for this was so that I could get an idea of how many people—on average—feel the necessity to compensate for hardship with financial help.
Coming out of one the worst economic crises this country has ever seen, it seems appropriate to talk about the things that are hurting or helping your credit besides the obvious foreclosures, short sales and bankruptcies.
Relationships are tough. They are filled with unnecessary drama and frustration and often lead to resentment, bad habits and emotional terror. And, quite frankly, I often question why we are so inclined to be in them. By this point, I assume that you realize I am writing more specifically about intimate relationships, and you may be wondering what this has to do with the professional world.
ARE THERE RIGHT AND WRONG ANSWERS TO PHILOSOPHICAL QUESTIONS?
Philosophy is a search for a general understanding of values and reality by chiefly speculative rather than observational means (merriam-webster.com).
In 1954, the four minute mile was thought to be impossible. Numerous doctors and scientists confirmed that it was actually unhealthy to even try to run that fast for that length. There were theories that the heart would explode or the nervous system would shut down, and the body would drop dead just from the physical exertion of attempting such a feat. However, a man by the name of Roger Bannister did not believe this.
The difference between how much you owe on your home and how much it is worth is known as equity. Home equity is the portion of your home’s value that you truly “own.”
Once upon a time, there was a princess. This princess fell into a deep sleep and could not wake up. You see, a witch cast a spell on her, and the only way the curse could be lifted was if her one true love... You know the rest.
The purpose of a FORD conversation is to get a client involved in a meaningful conversation and to get to know them better by asking specific open ended questions. This is a great way to let them know you care about them as individuals and want to build long term relationships.
Knowing this, you’d think it would be a little more natural for most of us to understand how to motivate others. However, often, we make the mistake of allowing our egos to set the priority rather than trying to appeal to what we know is true: people want to feel good about themselves.
Before we knew it, we had swam 100 yards out from shore, and it was time to descend. My heart started racing a little bit. The ocean has a way of just making you feel like a speck of dust in pile full of dirt. As I set my goggles and prepped my lungs, I became more nervous. It was go time, though.
It didn’t take long for me to picture myself as a kid. I would get butterflies right before jumping into the pool. I knew it was going to be cold, but I wanted to be the first in every time. I would jog out the back door being careful not to slip on the slick, stamped concrete, throw my towel on a chair and leap. That jump was the most exciting part. The decision was already made. There was no way of turning back.
When your intention is to consistently train for four to six hours everyday, you have to eat more than your body can use. Why? ...because, it needs nutrients to recover from beating itself up all day.
Taking from those that I admire and aspire to contend with, we need to learn to love failure. Failure is the one thing that gives us clear direction on what is right and wrong. When you were a kid, it didn’t matter how many times your mom told you not to touch the toaster. You still had to touch it to figure out it was hot.
Part of Corcoran’s success is due to her ability to understand human nature. Her philosophy often consists of just getting too many people to show up. It naturally created competition, and people were happy to get anything—much less the pick of the litter.
Mirrors and windows make a room feel bigger. Your drapes and blinds may be beautiful, but light is what makes the difference. And strategically placing mirrors to reflect the light into other areas of the home can make all the difference in the world.
I can personally attest that as I get more entrenched into my career, I have a better understanding why so many individuals allow their healthy habits to disappear.
What is Gen Y? Also known by names, including Millennials, Digital Natives and Echo Boomers, Gen Y is a generation born approximately between 1977 and 1995.
In 1988, immortality was proven to not only be possible but actually exist. Turritopsis dohrnii—or the immortal jellyfish—unlocked the secret to eternal life.
Sometimes, the toughest battles in life are with yourself. We all have ideas and aspirations, but for some reason, they seldom get accomplished. We allow other “priorities” to get in the way, and we forget about the things that truly reflect our passions. A few years later, the motivation re-kindles for a moment long enough to think about what could have been; and two minutes later, life becomes real again.
Judgment is one those words that just seems dirty; it connotes negativity and slander. It causes defensiveness, insecurity and resentment. And ironically, those are generally the reasons that it is socially used toward others. However, what if being judgmental wasn’t such a bad thing?
Sometimes, we get to caught up in smoking cigars, growing beards and working on cars. But what are the things that make-up a real man when it comes to being with a woman?
Whether you’re still putting tallies on the wall or adjusting your ring every twenty seconds, you understand the importance of dating.
One of the major talents of some of the smartest people alive, though, is that they like to write things down. Often, they do it in the form of a book, too.
Raise your hand if you love your mom!
If you’re anything like me, you have a very special place in your heart for your mother. Not to leave the ladies out… but I know, as a guy, it’s definitely true that you don’t joke about my momma.