Author Archives: bwillett555

Three things I did to pay off my third rental property

Posted on July 1, 2020 by bwillett555

As of this writing I have written well over a thousand articles on a wide range of topics.  A topic that I haven’t written about is real estate.  And it is probably one of my favorite topics on the planet. … Continue reading →

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5 reasons critical thinking is dead

Posted on June 28, 2020 by bwillett555

One of my all time favorite books is “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill.  It is an all time classic and to this day.  80 + years later, it is still one of the top selling books every year. … Continue reading →

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You have to make the decision now

Posted on June 24, 2020 by bwillett555

You are what you are until you decide to become different than you are.  It is a hard thing to change but it can be done.  It just requires you to make a commitment and then do the work necessary … Continue reading →

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Repetition and Frequency and why you need both for success

Posted on June 17, 2020 by bwillett555

A good question to ask yourself is “How often should I get a check up on my health?” At my age, health, and background, my doctor believes once a year is sufficient.  As I age, it will become more frequent … Continue reading →

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Show up

Posted on June 15, 2020 by bwillett555

Success in life really comes down to these two words:  Show up.   There is nothing magical or hard about it.  When you show up good things will eventually happen. When you show up you are keeping the commitment that … Continue reading →

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Never quit, but you can pivot

Posted on June 1, 2020 by bwillett555

One of my favorite topics to write and talk about is goals.  Not because I consider myself to be an expert in setting and achieving them.  It is quite frankly the exact opposite.  I actually come up short on them … Continue reading →

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You’re Going To Miss Me When I’m Gone

Posted on May 27, 2020 by bwillett555

I have spent the last 73 days (based on my calculations) tracking the lockdown, quarantine, shelter in place, or whatever you want to call it. By tracking, I mean I have written a few notes down in my journal.  Nothing … Continue reading →

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5 reasons I have to get back to writing again

Posted on May 16, 2020 by bwillett555

Wow!  It has been almost two years since I posted a blog on this site.  I did write a lot on another site I own for about a year, but I haven’t technically done any writing for the last nine … Continue reading →

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21 reasons your Admissions Representatives aren’t motivated

Posted on April 30, 2018 by bwillett555

I have been in the higher education sector for the last fifteen years of my career.  Primarily working with admissions managers and admissions representatives. I have worked in the for-profit sector, the non-profit private sector, and even the public sector. … Continue reading →

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142 days of motivation!

Posted on April 30, 2018 by bwillett555

Writing my goals down has been a deliberate action that I have taken the last eight years.  When I look at my spreadsheet from 2010, I laugh because I wasn’t very good at it.  My goals were small, they weren’t … Continue reading →

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