While up in Cleveland, OH for a summit meeting with my partners and one sharp programmer (John McKnight, plug!) I had some time to reflect on some articles, posting, musings, and quotes that struck a cord with me.
Quotes: Jeff Belonger over at Active Rain asked me for some inspirational quotes to share with him for a blog post, these are some that have resonated with me:
- Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference -Robert Frost
- You will miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
- Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence. -Einstein
- I have never let my schooling interfere with my education. -Mark Twain
- I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him. -Twain
- He who will not economize will have to agonize. -Confucius
- Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing. -Lincoln
The whole Zillow FTC complaint deal is a bad joke. The notion that people are harmed by Zillow's Zestimates in some way is an obvious shakedown. Anyone who depends on Zillow's queries for anything more than a cursory overview of housing information, like taxes or recent sale amounts, probably also thinks that Google is some form of omnipotent deity.
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Hi Jeff, Love the info and the quotes. Since I did not finish high school this has always been one of my favorite quotes.
I have never let my schooling interfere with my education. -Mark Twain
Big difference between schooling and education. Oh and don't forget common sense.
Thanks for the quotes and links. I like the "How much is your blog worth" link.
My favorite quote is from Earl Nightingale:
"Do not mistake activity for progress. You can keep busy in a rocking chair but you won't get anywhere".
"Jeff"
I like this. Excellent quotes. My favorite is #3...Big time. I hope I am not boring you by adding to your quotes a quote from a woman...
"Our own success, to be real, must contribute to the success of others"...Eleanor Roosevelt.
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Hmmm, see, being in Cleveland can really bring out one's creative spirit - #3 is one of my favorites too
As for Zillow, I can't get all lathered up about it. In a way I like hearing a potential lister tell me what zillow told them their house is worth instead of hearing them say someone down the street sold their house fsbo (its ALWAYS a fsbo) for 40k more than I (me) think the house should be listed for.