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1. 253-222-8595 Jtutton@Windermere.com www.JamesTutton.MyWindermere.com For People on the MoveBrought to you by: Jim TuttonWindermere/ Professional Partners September 2010 Have You Ever Been Lucky in Life? 6 Great Ways to Uncover Your Hidden Creativity 4701 S 19th St Tacoma, WA 98405 Each moment in life, "lucky" or "unlucky", is to be savored, learned from, and appreciated. Easier said than done? Read this heartfelt story and see for yourself. I met an exceptional American man in Athens in my younger years. He had a beautiful and gentle French girlfriend, and everyone was always complimenting him and telling him how "lucky" he was. His usual reply was something to the effect of "Lucky or unlucky is hard for me to say, as this is only one small moment in my whole life. But I will tell you this, at this moment, I am very definitely enjoying myself and feeling thankful.“ Shortly after meeting him he was thrown in jail in Greece, which in those days was run by a brutal military dictator. All his friends sat around in Athens talking about how "unlucky" he was, since the police threw him in jail with no real evidence. When I visited him and told him his friends felt terrible about his bad luck he smiled warmly and said, "Lucky or unlucky is hard for me to say. But I am sure I will have a great story to tell some day! And for this I am thankful.“ See Luck Page 3 • Ever wish you could come up with great ideas or solve a problem? Here are seven ways to unlock your creativity. • Carry a Notebook. You’re probably more creative than you think. But the problem is that unless you write down your ideas, you can for get them instantly. That’s why many creative people carry a notebook with them and get into the habit of writing down an idea as soon as it occurs. Make sure you put a notebook by your bed and perhaps, as some people do, keep one by the shower – that’s where many great ideas seem to occur. • Do something else. The best ideas or solutions to problems pop into y our head when you are working on something else. So spend some time doing something such as gardening or a craft – something that uses a different side of your brain from the side you use most of the time. • Get close to nature. Being away from the city helps relax your mind, and a relaxed mind comes up with more ideas. Find a favorite place, such as by a lake or in a park, and spend 30 minutes there from time to time. • Listen to classical music. It’s said music by composers such as Bach and Mozart can stimulate your creativity. • Draw the problem. Put your problem at the center of a piece of paper and then draw ideas that occur to you around the edges. You’ll make connections between concepts and allow your creativity to flow. • Read more. By taking in the ideas of others, you’ll stimulate your own thinking. Reading will also help keep your mind agile. Pierce County Current Interest Rates ProgramsRateAPR 30 Year 4.125% 4.340% (Fixed) 15 Year 3.625% 3.945% (Fixed) FHA 3.750% 4.385% Putting Your House on the Market? Get These Helpful Tips If you want to get the best price for your house, it’s essential you prepare it for sale. Homes that have been “staged” go for a lot more money…and sell much more quickly, too. To give you a head start, get my free guide, “50 Essential Tips to Prepare Your Home for a Speedy, Top-Price Sale.” Just call me at 253-222-8595 and I’ll send it right out to you. RicArrendondo of Windermere Mortgage Services is available to answer any of your Mortgage questions. (253) 222-1634. 5/10 shows the end of the $8,000 tax credit, but since then there has been a steady increase in pending sales. For specific information for your area just contact me and I will have it E-mailed to you. Page 1 Page 4 Windermere/ Professional Partners Windermere/ Professional Partners

2. 253-222-8595 Jtutton@Windermere.com www.JamesTutton.MyWindermere.com Lucky Cont…After several years in jail he was released, and he returned to the States. He was traveling along the coast roads of California, when he met a lovely woman in a roadside cafe, and began to flirt with her. Unbeknownst to my friend, the woman had a boyfriend who belonged to a gang, and the boyfriend soon appeared with his buddies and became furious. In order to "teach my friend a lesson" they proceeded to throw him off the side of the road, and down the rocky expanse leading to the ocean some one hundred feet below. They left him for dead. Some hours later a rescue crew arrived and made their way down the cliff and they were amazed to find that my friend was still alive. As they slowly hoisted him back up to the roadside, numerous bystanders remarked at how amazingly lucky he was to not have been killed. If my friend had not been unconscious at that time it is likely that he would have said something to the effect of "Lucky or unlucky is hard for me to say, but I can tell you that I hurt like hell!" In a few days time when he had regained consciousness he discovered that he was paralyzed from the waist down. I called him to see how he was doing. He said to me "What would you say Charlie? Lucky to be alive or unlucky to be paralyzed from the waist down." I had no ready answer. Many months later we met in person again. By this time he had already customized his wheelchair to make it more "radical" and he was sporting a buffed out physique from his many hours of weight lifting. He said to me "Previously when people remarked about my life, it was very easy for me to say that I felt neither lucky or unlucky. Now I know very deeply that each moment, lucky or unlucky, is to be savored. If I label my circumstances as 'lucky' what will this mean? Will it mean that I am happy about what has happened? If I label my circumstances as 'unlucky' what will this mean? Will it mean that I am unhappy about what has happened? And what about tomorrow, and the day after that, and the year after that? Will I let 'lucky' or 'unlucky' determine how I feel about myself and how I live my life? I certainly hope not!" He smiled warmly as always, and I was thankful to be in his presence. Article provided by Charlie Badenhop with his permission Worth Quoting Ask the Expert E-mail your answers to me for a chance at a $25 Gift Card. If a tie, winner will be chosen randomly on 10/5/2010. Q: If I make an offer on a house, and the seller sends a counter offer that I accept, can he still change his mind and sell the house to another buyer? A: Seller can retract his counter offer any time before you accept it. If you accept the seller’s counter offer, he is bound to sell you the house under the terms you agreed upon. This being said, people don’t always do the right thing, and some sellers do try to back off for various reasons. Then the question becomes whether it is worth pursuing a legal action to enforce the contract, or if you should forget the unethical seller and look for another home. In situations like this you should consult an attorney. Name the Sitcom that featured the bar to earn a point, name the year(s) for another point Guess the Show and Year! Left Inside In which sitcom did the gang imbibe at the Regal Beagle? What establishment operated upstairs from Cheers? Which bar did Archie Bunker hang out in on "All in the Family"? What is the last name of Moe the bartender on "The Simpsons"? Where do Peter Griffin and friends drink on "The Family guy"? What was the name of the bar on "Star Trek - The Next Generation"? In what sitcom did everybody hang out at the Warsaw? In which sitcom did the gang drink at Phil's? What is the name of the pub on "Coronation Street"? In which western did most of the action take place at the Longbranch Saloon? Edward de Bono Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way. James Broughton The only limits are, as always, those of vision. Marcus Aurelius Dig within. Within is the wellspring of good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig. Have a real estate question? Feel free to contact me: Jim Tutton (253) 222-8595 jtutton@windermere.com George Kneller To think creatively, we must be able to look afresh at what we normally take for granted. Charles MingusMaking the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that is creative. September HOT Buys!! Wondering How Much Your Home is Worth? Has your home gone up in value? How much are other home sin your neighborhood selling for? If you’re wondering what’s happening to prices in your area, or you’re thinking about selling your house, I’ll be able to help. Just give me a call for a no-fuss, professional “Market Analysis”. I won’t try to push you into listing with me or waste your time. I’ll just give you the honest facts about your home and its value. Just give me a call at 253-222-8595 or shoot me an e-mail to arrange an appointment. John Updike Any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right, or doing it better. Thanks For All Your Referrals! I succeed when people like you refer me to their friends, neighbors and loved ones. It’s the best kind of feedback I can receive. So thanks for continuing to pass this newsletter around to people you care about. Anna Freud Creative minds have always been known to survive any kind of bad training. 2916 N Lawrence St3 Beds/ 1.5 Baths$360,000 4401 S 10th St.3 Beds/ 1 Baths$189,000 1120 Cliff Ave. #2041 Beds/ 1 Baths$129,950 Thomas EdisonWhat man's mind can create, man's character can control. 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