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What Books Will You Read in 2017?

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Trevor Hammond

For many years I have based personal and business decisions on this philosophy: “Who you are ten years from now will be a result of the books you read and the people you spend time with.” This quote is an … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Things I Learned in March

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Trevor Hammond

Each month as I invest time in my personal and professional growth, I keep a running journal of the top lessons I learn throughout each day.  If you missed last month’s lessons, here you go. This month includes some quotes, … Continue reading →

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The Story of the Magic Penny

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Trevor Hammond

If you had the choice between taking $3,000,000 in cold hard cash right now or a single penny that doubles in value every single day for 31 days, which would you choose? If you’ve heard this story before, you already … Continue reading →

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Q1 Assessment Time

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Trevor Hammond

Well, it’s arrived.  The end of Q1 2017.  Remember back a few months ago?  Remember how excited you were to kick off the New Year?  All the goals and aspirations you wrote down?  The anticipation of what was to come … Continue reading →

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The Number ONE Mistake Home buyers Make

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Trevor Hammond
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The TOP 10 Things I Learned in February

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Trevor Hammond

This year I started a new journal titled “What I Learned”. I am creating a habit of keeping track of the key insights and lessons I learn each day through reading, podcasts, documentaries, and time spent with others. My primary … Continue reading →

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How Much Time Off Will You Take This Year?

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Trevor Hammond

Let me paint a picture…and decide if it defines you a bit too well, or someone you know well: You wake up in the morning and out of habit, grab your smartphone next to your bed to check your emails. … Continue reading →

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What a Year for Real Estate!

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Trevor Hammond

According to Zillow.com, the median house price in Portland, Oregon is $406,200. Home values rose 12.9% over the past year! Imagine buying your very first home a year ago for $300,000. While you’ve enjoyed all of the personal rewards that … Continue reading →

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How to Set SMART Goals for 2017

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Trevor Hammond

“If you don’t know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else.” – Lawrence J. Peter In the spirit of the New Year, our focus is to help you set goals in a way that gives you … Continue reading →

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Pole Pole! A Lesson from Climbing Kilimanjaro

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Trevor Hammond

Having just gotten back from climbing the highest mountain in all of Africa, I can say that the journey on Mt. Kilimanjaro taught me many lessons. What was the most important one? Set crazy, big goals that scare you and … Continue reading →

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