6/27/07

Good Morning MOJO,

Mom and Dad, I took some time to reflect on your last 50 years and how grateful I am for you always helping us to be able to enjoy life.

First…Leslie, Laura, myself, our spouses and your grandchildren owe you a big thank you. Thank you for all you have helped us become in our lives. I look back throughout my life with a deep sense of appreciation and awe at all that you have been to us. It was when I had children of my own that I realized what truly phenomenal parents you really are. I realize now what a huge undertaking this entire business of parenting is. As I attempt to raise my children to be no limit people, and to help them realize their wondrous potential, I am grateful for having such perfect role models.

Dad, thank you for getting up so early and going to work so you could get home in time to be the coach. Even when I got into high school and college I can still remember you always being the loudest in the crowd and my biggest fan. You made us always feel like SUPERSTARS!!!

Mom, thank you for always being there and encouraging us to be the best we can be. Whether it was reading to us…driving us to sporting events, dance recitals, or my reading tutor, you where always there to push us…comfort us…to love and to encourage us to be the best we could be.

Mom and Dad, because of everything you have done we now have the will, and aim to have the energy, the drive, the excitement, and the determination to do it as magnificently as you have. You have always been so loving and positive, even in the face of difficult times, and you have helped us to look always at the positive side.

I could go on an on, but I think you know precisely how we feel. You have been the shining light which has given us the opportunity to grow all by ourselves. You knew what you really wanted for your children, and you lived it for us to see each and every day. Now that I have children of my own, I understand…we owe you so much, yet feel we owe you nothing. You did it not to be repaid: you did it because you knew what you really wanted for your children.

Thank you Mom and Dad and Happy Anniversary.

This is a toast I gave to my Mom and Dad at their 50 year wedding anniversary party last year. So, why did I share it with you? Because I have been blessed with unbelievable parents who have been and continue to be roll models on how to live our lives, raise our families, love and respect our spouses, and make a difference in the world. My wife, Lynn, and I try to live our lives everyday so that at our 50 year wedding anniversary party, our boys will be able to say similar things about us. So, my question to you is…are you living your life so that your children and those who look up to you will say these kinds of things about you? I know what some of you are saying…“I don’t have kids”…or “my kids are all grown and gone”.

First, for those whose children are grown and gone, don’t think they aren’t still watching you….because trust me they are. Also, remember your grandchildren and how the way you live your life will impact them. Again, trust me it will.

Second, for those of you who don’t have children…you may some day, so start living your life the right way today because we all know how hard it is to change once we have created a habit. And don’t forget there are still those people around you who you do have an impact on…it is your friends and family. What do you want them to say about you? Remember, what you do has an impact on everyone, good or bad…it is your choice.

Yesterday was my Mom and Dad’s 51^st Wedding Anniversary…Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!!!!!!

You don’t need to be successful to start, but you do need to start to be successful!!!

Tom Tognoli
COO, Founder
Regional President
Direct: 408.342.3001
Fax: 408.904.7762
Email: TTognoli@InteroRealEstate.com
Website: www.InteroRealEstate.com

6/17/07

Good Morning MOJO,

Lets face it…we’re all looking for the great idea that is going to get our business and/or life where we want it to go. We go to school for years…read books…study and try to figure out that one big thing that is going to make the difference…going to make it all happen. We think we need to come up with some GREAT idea...something no one has done before. But sometimes the best ideas are the simple ones. The ones any of us can do if we would just take a minute and quit looking out in the distance for the answer or idea and just look under our noses. This is a great message about how a little thing can make a big difference.

http://www.stservicemovie.com/

Make it a GREAT week!!!!

You don’t need to be successful to start, but you do need to start to be successful!!!

Tom Tognoli
COO, Founder
Regional President
Direct: 408.342.3001
Fax: 408.904.7762
Email: TTognoli@InteroRealEstate.com
Website: www.InteroRealEstate.com

6/11/07

Good Morning MOJO,

I give it a 150% almost all of the time…trying to get my 50 pounds packed into by 10 pound bag and make it all happen!!! And with that, sometimes comes the frustration of ragged edges, making mistakes and setbacks along the way to success. And some days it just seems like I have more setbacks than success’s…its called life. On those crazy days when it’s time to go home and be with my family, I try and leave it behind…try not to bring home the troubles and stress of the day to my family, but sometimes it is real tough to change gears and not keep looking in my rearview mirror. Check out this video…what a great idea. We all should have a “Trouble Tree”!!!

http://www.TheTroubleTreeMovie.com

Make it a GREAT week!!!!!

You don’t need to be successful to start, but you do need to start to be successful!!!

Tom Tognoli
COO, Founder
Regional President
Direct: 408.342.3001
Fax: 408.904.7762
Email: TTognoli@InteroRealEstate.com
Website: www.InteroRealEstate.com

6/4/07

Good Morning MOJO,

I've known him for a long time and one of the things I can say about him is he's Tough…Hard…Unforgiving…Demanding.

No, he's not that way with other people…with them he's kind, sympathetic, understanding…always encouraging and supportive.

But those aren't gifts he gives to himself.

No, he cuts himself no slack. Sets high standards and keeps raising the bar. Tell him he did a good job, and he gets weird…tells you it was "OK"…and then says he could have done "more" or "done it better"…because in his own mind he's never good enough. Makes no difference what he does or how well he does it. And I want to say..."you are terrific! Will you please get off your own back?!”

But any suggestion that he's “just fine” the way he is quickly gets met with strong denial. Because his belief keeps telling him he's got to keep the pressure on…got to keep focusing on where he's less…got to keep targeting what he's done wrong, or else he'll somehow fall short and not measure up to his impossibly high standards.

And he's not alone.

Most of us have these same old beliefs that the best way to make ourselves perform is to crack the whip, be hard on ourselves, and beat ourselves up so we'll keep performing. But the truth is....what we focus on always expands!

Focus on what you did RIGHT, and you'll get more of it.

Focus on what you did WRONG, and that's what'll grow.

Focus on what's GOOD about you, and it will expand.

Focus on what's BAD about you, and it'll get worse.

I know that's too simple, but the truth always is…it's the "doing of the truth" that's hard. And "the doing" of this truth means that…it's time for you to get off your own back!

Yes, it's time to ignore those old voices that keep playing in your head telling you there's something wrong with you.

Sure you've made mistakes…we all have. Forgive yourself and move on! It's time for you to give yourself, beginning today, the same encouragement and support you'd give your best friend.

Not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's also the best way to get the life you've always wanted (yes, that one).

Come on...it's time to let things get really good!

Make it a GREAT week and keep up the GREAT work!!!!

You don’t need to be successful to start, but you do need to start to be successful

Tom Tognoli
COO, Founder
Regional President
Direct: 408.342.3001
Fax: 408.904.7762
Email: TTognoli@InteroRealEstate.com
Website: www.InteroRealEstate.com