Bill’s Scenario

Hello Bill, Thank you for your application to Fraser Valley Rent 2 Own. I thought I would summarize my evaluation of your application and our further phone discussion. You said you were tired of renting, and wanted some of the money you spent every month to go towards...
Seize an opportunity, but don’t get wet!

Seize an opportunity, but don’t get wet!

The plan had been carefully crafted: drive to Sicamous Thursday night. Stay over, do some work on the houseboat Friday morning. Leave early afternoon for Sylvan Lake (Alberta—half ways between Calgary and Edmonton), arriving in time to meet colleagues and still...

How do people change their minds? Or do they?

A recent article I read referred to research showing that people rarely listen to opinions contrary to those they personally embrace. They tend to surround themselves with like-minded people, not with those who will stretch them. Narrow views get narrower.  ...

Change your mind to succeed

Cataract surgery back in February had impeded my ability to read. Couldn’t read with glasses; couldn’t read without them. At least not well.   That troubled me. You’ve got to be able to read if you want to be a success in life. As the saying...