Bookmarks: 5 Interesting Articles That May Help You This Week
/June 10th, 2018
Each week, I select a few articles that rise above the fray and hopefully help you on your journey in the CRE world. They pull from one of four "corners:" corporate real estate, technology, management science and anything positive. I welcome your comments on these articles and the submissions of others (with credit to you if I post them). I wish you a terrific week! 
The Richest Self-Made Woman In Real Estate Shares Her Best Advice
"I’d tell my 20 year old self, “do not let any obstacles stop you. Where there are obstacles there are also great opportunities. And most important, I’d drive home how important it is to get to know the people that truly make the decisions within the company you work for." www.forbes.com
10 Career Lessons From Rags-To-Riches Immigrant Entrepreneur, The Donut King
"The Donut King is the newly released autobiography by Ted Ngoy, a Chinese immigrant from a poor, single-parent household in Cambodia, who fled to the U.S. during the Khmer Rouge crisis, and made millions in mom-and-pop donut businesses, hence the moniker, The Donut King. It is a repeat rags-to-riches story because he lost his donut riches to gambling, rebuilt his fortune and career with completely different entrepreneurial ventures including stints in politics, agricultural and real estate, losing on some ventures and hustling continually into his 70s.
Why You Should Wear Sunscreen on a Plane
"As you soar to a cruising altitude, you’re also flying closer to the ozone layer (by about 20,000 feet.) According to Dr. Dennis Gross, that means the sun’s rays are even more damaging to skin then when you’re on the ground. Airplane pilots are at high risk for sun exposure. A 2014 study done by the University of California found that 56 minutes in the cockpit of a plane yielded the same amount of radiation as 20 minutes in a tanning bed. “Airplane windshields do not completely block UVA radiation and therefore are not enough to protect pilots,” said Dr Martina Sanlorenzo, of the University of California, San Francisco, in the study.” www.thecut.com
In Praise of Extreme Moderation
"Why does it seem like you can’t throw a paper airplane in some offices without hitting a person who is training for a marathon, planning a 10-day silent meditation retreat, or intending on scaling Kilimanjaro? On top of working 24/7 for a company that doesn’t pay overtime? Extremism is becoming the norm not only in our professional lives but increasingly in our personal lives as well, from politics and parenting to food and fitness.” www.hbr.org
Top Trends and Metrics to Watch in U.S. Office Space
“The current economic expansion, now the second longest in post-war history, continues to roll onward at a steady pace. This sustained growth is creating fierce competition for high-quality labor in most industries. Savvy commercial real estate executives are working alongside senior leadership in human resources and members of the C-suite to develop real estate strategies that attract and retain talent in the modern workplace. It is imperative for corporations to stay ahead of the changing commercial real estate trends." www.blog.naiop.orgYour success blesses others. I wish you a great a hugely impactful week!
