COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION AT SUN CITY GRAND

Besides being what I consider the best active adult community not only in Arizona, but the entire country, Sun City Grand is an extremely large community. Comprised of just about 10,000 homes, there is always an overwhelming number of events and activities on the agenda for any given week or day. Residents can access the long list of clubs and activities in the monthly 60 page magazine which is published and distributed to all residents under the name of GRAND TIMES. In addition, residents, non-residents, or aspiring out of town residents can obtain the same information on the website at www.grandinfo.com.

This week, besides all of the athletic and fitness activities always ongoing, one could become involved with dance, drama, dinner groups, travelling opportunities, card playing clubs, gardening, etc. etc. For more specific information or to submit any questions about homes here or anything else, contact me at lichterjeff@msn.com

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Brian Tracy Quote

The Four P’s of Persuasion
By: Brian Tracy

Perception Is Everything
There are four “Ps” that will enhance your ability to persuade others in both your work and personal life. They are power, positioning, performance, and politeness. And they are all based on perception.

Develop Personal Power
The first “P” is power. The more power and influence that a person perceives that you have, whether real or not, the more likely it is that that person will be persuaded by you to do the things you want them to do. For example, if you appear to be a senior executive, or a wealthy person, people will be much more likely to help you and serve you than they would be if you were perceived to be a lower level employee.

Shape Their Thinking About You
The second “P” is positioning. This refers to the way that other people think about you and talk about you when you are not there. Your positioning in the mind and heart of other people largely determines how open they are to being influenced by you.

In everything you do involving other people, you are shaping and influencing their perceptions of you and your positioning in their minds. Think about how you could change the things you say and do so that people think about you in such a way that they are more open to your requests and to helping you achieve your goals.
Be Good At What You Do
The third “P” is performance. This refers to your level of competence and expertise in your area. A person who is highly respected for his or her ability to get results is far more persuasive and influential than a person who only does an average job.

Commit to Excellence
The perception that people have of your performance capabilities exerts an inordinate influence on how they think and feel about you. You should commit yourself to being the very best in your field. Sometimes, a reputation for being excellent at what you do can be so powerful that it alone can make you an extremely persuasive individual in all of your interactions with the people around you. They will accept your advice, be open to your influence and agree with your requests.

Treat People Politely
The fourth “P” of persuasion power is politeness. People do things for two reasons, because they want to and because they have to. When you treat people with kindness, courtesy and respect, you make them want to do things for you. They are motivated to go out of their way to help you solve your problems and accomplish your goals.

Being nice to other people satisfies one of the deepest of all subconscious needs, the need to feel important and respected. Whenever you convey this to another person in your conversation, your attitude and your treatment of that person, he or she will be wide open to being persuaded and influenced by you in almost anything you need.

Perception Is Reality
Again, perception is everything. The perception of an individual is his or her reality. People act on the basis of their perceptions of you. If you change their perceptions, you change the way they think and feel about you, and you change the things that they will do for you.

Action Exercises
Here are two things you can do immediately to put these ideas into action:

First, think continually about the impression you want to make on others and then make sure that everything you do or say is consistent with that perception.

Second, be nice to people. Practice the Golden Rule in your interactions with others. Always be polite and make others feel important.

The more people like you, the more open they are to being influenced by you.

Jana Pounder
Arizona Relocation Specialist
Talent Bank Relocation, LLC
3838 N. Central Ave. #1850
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Cel: 480-363-2813
JanaPounder@TalentBankRelocation.com
www.TalentBankRelocation.com
Moving your life

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Phoenix Golf Information

DESTINATION GUIDES
Valley of the Sun: Golf Capital of the American Southwest
The Valley of the Sun — made up of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa and a slew of other rapidly growing cities — is the golf capital of the American Southwest. With close to 200 courses, the Valley can make a legitimate claim to being the most golf-rich region in the United States. Each year millions of golfers from sun-starved winter climates make their way to this sun-splashed golfing pantheon to test their mettle on desert courses that yield more lost balls than birdies.

Scottsdale is at the epicenter of the Valley’s golf map, and traveling golfers will be delighted to find one of the most impressive arrays of high-end daily fee and resort courses in the world. Troon North, Grayhawk, Wildfire, Kierland and the Boulders provide championship golf and luxury accommodations, while properties like We-Ko-Pa, Sun Ridge Canyon and Eagle Mountain stand alone as must-play courses.

To the south and west, Phoenix is home to some of Arizona’s most venerable, traditional resorts, including the Camelback Inn and the Arizona Biltmore. Golfers on a budget will also find a solid (and surprisingly challenging) lineup of municipal tracks. The Aguila Golf Course in south Phoenix is designed by renowned Arizona architect Gary Panks, and Superstition Springs Golf Club (Mesa) is popular with the locals.

The West Valley, including the cities of Glendale, Peoria and Goodyear, is home to an admirable collection of quality layouts that don’t receive nearly the press as their eastern cousins. Notable designers include Jack Nicklaus II (Estrella Mountain Ranch), Hale Irwin (Palm Valley) and Robert Trent Jones Sr. (Wigwam Resort) and Jr. (Dove Valley Ranch). Golfers still can find a round for under $50 in the West Valley, even in the peak winter season.

The East Valley also serves up some quality golf on the cheap, albeit slightly more publicized. In terms of population, the city of Mesa has quietly crept up to the 43rd largest city in America at 400,000 strong, and Chandler isn’t far behind. Facilities like Ocotillo, Las Sendas and Gold Canyon have put upscale golf on the East Valley map to stay.

Scottsdale, Phoenix, East Valley and West — whatever your druthers, an amazing golf adventure awaits. A little suntan lotion, a good golf cap and an appreciation for incredible golf course architecture are all you need to have a memorable golf vacation it out in the desert.

List of Phoenix Courses

Moon Walk at Moon Valley Country Club
Links at Arizona Biltmore Country Club
Paradise Peak West
Club West Golf Course
Raven Golf Club at South Mountain, The
Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge
Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club
Ahwatukee Country Club
Lakes At Ahwatukee, The
Arizona Country Club, The
Cave Creek Golf Course
El Caro Golf Club
Encanto Park Golf Course
Encanto Nine Golf Course
Foothills Golf Club, The
Maryvale Municipal Golf Course
Championship at Moon Valley Country Club
Palo Verde Golf Course
Papago Golf Course
Paradise Valley Park Golf Course
Phoenix Country Club
Pointe Hilton Golf Club on Lookout Mtn, The
Phantom Horse Golf Club
Thunderbird Country Club at South Mountain
Villa de Paz Golf Course
Adobe at Arizona Biltmore Country Club

Select your golf course at http://www.golfguideweb.com/arizona/arizona.html

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BUYERS HOME TOUR DECEMBER 15th 1:00 - 3:00 pm

BUYERS: COME ONE COME ALL TO THE

PHOENIX DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT BUYERS HOME TOUR ON

December 15th, 2007 FROM 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

This is a chance for you to save your gasoline, time and money by being chauffeured around to eight different homes, having various lenders and agents available to answer those questions all without you having to pick up the telephone or getting in and out of your vehicle. Homes available within the price range of $250,000 to $410,000. This is not a high pressure sales but an opportunity for you – THE BUYER to find your dream home or investment! RSVP with Lidia at Camelback Title – 602-465-4747.

If you are currently contracted with a real estate agent, you are still welcome on the tour and that agent will still be able to represent you.

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