Its time to do part 2 of my self analysis. Questions 11-19.

11. Has my relationship with my associates in work been pleasant or unpleasant?
I get along with nearly all my coworkers. The workers at my plant are a fairly tight nit group.

12. Have I dissipated any of my energy through lack of concentration of effort?
Yes, I am easily distracted. I have gone to starting my real estate work as soon as I get home rather then wind down and start. This has helped me stay focused to complete more tasks. Dessert after vegetables.

13. Have I been open-minded and tolerant in connection with all subjects?
This is one aspect I pride myself in. I may disagree with folks on many subjects, but I am always willing to listen to their side. (As long as they make rational arguments.)

14. In what way have I improved my ability to render service?
I had to think about this one, but I think focusing on my tasks with to do lists has helped tremendously this year. It has allowed me to be far more productive for others.

15. Have I been intemperate in any of my habits?
No, I take all things in moderation. I am well past those crazy Navy days.

16. Have I expressed, either openly or secretly, any form of egotism?
Yes, and I do so frequently. Not in the aspect that I feel I am better then anyone else, but I am confident I can do anything I want to. I don’t believe everyone can say that or have the self confidence to say that. If that is a fault, then I’ll gladly have it.

17. Has my conduct toward my associates been such that it has induced them to respect me?
I treat my fellow employees with respect and do my best to set the example with my work practices. I work hard to be dependable.

18. Have my opinions and decisions been based upon guesswork, or accuracy of analysis and thought?
I use my knowledge to rationally come to most conclusions. I am far from perfect in this manner and chide myself when I do jump to quick conclusions when unwarranted. This is certainly something I can work on. I am very opinionated and need to work harder to have more facts for those opinions.

19. Have I followed the habit of budgeting my time, expenses, and my income, and have I been conservative in these budgets?
I am very frugal person when it comes to budget, but far less frugal with my time. That is a real shame. Money can always be replaced, time cannot. I value my time, but need to work more efficiently in all endeavors to help me use that time wisely. I’m not saying I can be willy-nilly with my money, but my priority should be time.

In other news:
I sent off 14 more letters today. I greatly underestimated the time it would take to go through these probate files. I am through about 90 of the 146. 14 known addresses and 10 unknown. The unknowns will get a generic letter that I need to write. Less then 1/3 are property owners. That is somewhat disappointing, but I have to look at my area. Their are a large number of apartments and rental homes. I’m hoping Denver County and Jefferson county will have a bit better ratio. 23 of my leads I need to go through are Denver county.

I will be calling the neighbors house property tomorrow or Saturday to give them the information I promised to look up. I’m still waiting for more accurate comps from my Realtor on this property. I’ll call him tomorrow. Its unlike him to delay something like this, so I imagine he had a fairly busy week.

Got my car back today. They did a good job. My insurance relieved me of fault and will go after her insurance. Hopefully I get my $500 deductible back. My car looks funny now with one faded headlight and one new one. I think I;ll have the old one buffed and clear coated.

Thats it for now. Thanks again Scott for the shout out. www.strugglinginvestor.com