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* Why is it that during tough economic times when many agents have left the business,. take partâ€"time jobs or are just getting by, when many companies have gone out of business and when things are rough all over, there are still agents enjoying a moreâ€" thanâ€"comfortable _ living? _ That‘s because top agents do well in any market. They know there are still people buying and selling real estate. There are still transfers, divorces; lay offs, power of sales and people moving up or down the socioâ€"economic ladder. 1. Call 845â€"5585 (touch tone only) 2. When prompted enter the 4â€" digit code from the directory 3. To end your call press * Top producers have many characteristics, not just one, that leads to their success. While you may know agents who are doing exceptionally well and who do not have a combination of talents, for the most part top producers share a variety of similarities. Besides having a high energy level, top producers are totally committed and dedicated to their profession. They recognize the need for tontinuous upgrading and education to stay abreast of the rapid changes in the industry regarding market conditions, legal ramifications and so on. They know the most valuable commodity they have to invest in is themselves. They also realize they have to spend money to make money and they do so accordingly. Top producers have certain personality traits they have been blessed with either naturally or through hard work. First of all, they have a positive mental attitude, a major key to their success. Think of the saying, "You are what you eat." Whether you agree with it or not, there is a similar saying that is undeniably true: "You are what you think about." You are the sum total of your thoughts, positive or negative. Top producers also have people skills. They are assertive, self confident and charming individuals who have developed an image of success that permeates all aspects of their dayâ€"toâ€" day business dealings. They realize the What makes a Top Producer? COME AND BROWSE THROUGH MORE THAN 15,000 SQ. FT. OF SHOWROOM WITH . HUNDREDS OF PIECES EACH DISPLAYED IN DIFFERENT STYLES AND FABRICS INCLUDING SOFAS, LOVESEATS, SOFA BEDS,, WING CHAIRS, SWIVEL CHAIRS, BERGERE CHAIRS, PRINTS, MATTRESSES, CURIO CABINETS, TABLES, BEDROOM DINING ROOM SUITES ... ALL ON ONE FLOOR' Dan Cooper is an awardâ€"winning associate broker with Countrywide Town Centre Realty Inc. and can be reached at 338â€"6550. importance of lasting first impressions. They have a good firm handshake accompanied by a smile, portraying a confident, poised air, and they understand the importance of both. Their demeanor, including clothing, speech _ and _ mannerisms, _ are impeccable and reflect their successful image to both the public and their peers. Most importantly, top producers are. persistent. They have tenacity, stickâ€"toâ€"itâ€"ness. Finally, top producers have highly developed time management skills. They use sales tools and resources that increase their time and guarantee their success. Top producers maintain an extensive customer mailing list and referral network with other agents. They know their future is based on repeat and referral business. Their success is often the result of methodically farming an area in which they â€" specialize through _ regular canvassing, flyers, open houses and advertising. They never forget what made them successful so they stick to their formula. Top producers are hard workers. They know there is a price to pay for success. They know in order to be and remain successful, they must go the extra mile; they must be willing to do the things that other agents are not willing to do. CHURCH DIRECTORY......... COMMUNITY/NONâ€"PROFIT GROUPS....... ENTERTAINMENT Top 10 Weekly Movies..... Top 10 Weekly Videos... Oakville Symphony Ofch Oakville Centre for the Performung Arts Th@@tr@ Sh@TIGBN........... .cc mm HALTON SPECIAL EVENTS Halton Tourism................ HEALTH HOROSCOPE DIRECTORY. Many things to consider in child discipline issue ere have long been controverâ€" I sies in the parenting literature about right and wrong techâ€" niques of discipline. The purpose of discipline is to make sure that inapâ€" propriate behavior in children doesn‘t recur, as well as, to teach children more appropriate ways to get what they want or to express themselves. Recent research tells us that punâ€" ishment alone is not enough When we pumsh a child, the major thing he learns is how to avoid that punishâ€" ment. He doesn‘t learn about right and wrong, morals and values...he learns to figure out the cost (punishâ€" ment) and the chances of getting caught. Parents must also explain to a child what they did wrong and why it is wrong. It is the explanations that will give the child an understanding about right and wrong. It is the explaâ€" nations that can become internalized and adopted. Children who receive éxplanations regularly tend to grow up to be moral as adults; children who are simply punished throughout OAKVILLE PLACE....842â€"9410 §( ME :5 50% off lenses with the purchase of a frame atâ€"regular m’ price OR 50% off frames with the purchase of lenses EXpect more from sears at regular price. Offer expires January 21,1994.. _ ®Trademark authorized for use in Canada These two offers cannot be combined nor can either offer be combined with any other discount offer: Some restrictions apply. 5261 5700 5701 5410 5587 59254 LIBRARY DIRECTORY...» «se LOTTERIES 649 Lottario Results........... OAKVILLE BEAVER SERVICES... OAKVILLE BEAVER HOME DELIVERY......... POLICE Community Policing s S Iroquois Ridge Area... Maple Grove/Clearview k RIV@T ces Crime Stoppers â€"Crime of the Week. childhood tend to grow up morally retarded. A second factor that is important is teaching a child to apologize. Apologizing is crucial for several reasons. First, no matter what kind of disciâ€" pline you may use with your child â€" reprimands, sending him to his room, taking him off the playground, or grounding him â€" there are always social repercussions to his inapproâ€" priate behavior. There are other peoâ€" ple affected. Discipline does not redress what he has done to the other person. He should learn that other people are affected, and that the probâ€" lem cannot be corrected until he has (at least) apologized to those other people. Discipline alone does not 5270 5504 5511 Chic ind ... i.A QUESTION OF THE WEEK.... QUOTE OF THE DAY............... SCHOOL DIRECTORY.......... SHOP LOCALLY........ SPEAK YOUR MIND.. SUGGESTION BOX... TEENLINE DIRECTORY......... LEAVE UPDATE INFORMATION ........... WEATHER DEPT. OF correct the problem for those other people. Second, apologizing forces him to think about what he did wrong, face the other person, and promise not to do it again. It is also a way to make sure he knows what he did wrong and what he could have done differâ€" ently. In short, it is an attempt to ensure that the child learns something from his mistakes. â€" Third, there is a "cleansing" effect to apologizing. You often feel better about yourself if you face up to it, admit what you did wrong, and apolâ€" ogize for it. In addition, a child doesn‘t have to wonder what others are thinking, be afraid to see them, or be embarrassed for days. By facing up to it, tackling it head on and apolâ€" ogizing, he can put the episode behind him. § Fourth, it is socially attractive to apologize. People appreciate it if you feel bad about what you did â€" it shows you have a conscience. They like you better if you‘re big enough to admit what you did wrong and promise not to do it again. They feel they don‘t have to worry about it happening again if you regret it and learned from your mistake. Finally, the apology must be sinâ€" cere. It is not enough to say, "Go apologize to Michael"...he‘ll probaâ€" bly just go over and say "Sorry" and walk away with no sincerity or understanding of what he did wrong. Instead, we must explain why it is wrong and look for some sign that it is registering, that he feels remorse or regret. When he does go over to apologize, I‘d like to see him state what he did wrong and promise not to do it again. I‘d like to see him concerned about Michael‘s reaction, waiting for Michael to react, rather than just apologizing and walking away. In this way, I know that he feels some empathy for Michael, that he cares about the other person, which is such a big part of moral development. Car dealership hosts Kidcheck on Jan. 29th In an effort to further educate Oakville and Halton Region parents on the dangers of abduction, Child Find Ontario will hold a Kidcheck fingerprinting clinic at Oakville‘s Lockwood Chrysler, on Jan. 29th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lockwood Chrysler is located at 175 Wyecroft Rd., just west of Kerr Street. Child Find volunteers will be on hand to fingerprint children accomâ€" panied by their parent(s) or legal guardian, as well as, to distribute child safety tips on how parents can protect their children against the dangers of the street. The Kidcheck program is available free of charge, but donations are welcome to help the agency cover its costs. .. 5003 ..5155 .. 5440 5560 5012 5018 5441 5015 5085 7461 5556 5200