Life's Inside Track

It is everywhere! Have you ever noticed that there is an abundance of relationship advice, and that much of it differs? Have you ever taken counsel from someone and discovered it just didn’t work for you? In fact, it caused you distress rather than relief? In this show, we’ll learn the options of sources and types of relationship advice we’d be best to obtain. Aired: August 12th, 2022 on CHRI Radi...

Have you ever gotten super excited when you were pre-qualified? Have you ever found yourself in the trap of thinking you had your finances all ready to go, only to discover that it was not so? In this episode, we will learn why you’ll want to have an expert to guide you on this part of your journey because there is more to consider than one might think. Aired: August 5th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM...

Establishing patterns and habits that cause us to thrive is essential in every area of our lives. Habits rule us, whether for good or for ruin. In this episode, we’ll learn what habits will help us develop intimacy with our Creator. Aired: July 29th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an appointment with the Dekker Team, e-mail info@dekkerteam.com or call 613...

We all know you can be still or noisy, but you can’t do both at the same time. It is impossible to do two things that are in opposition to each other at the same time. In this episode, we’ll consider that it is reasonably simple to get ourselves into a state that propels our thoughts and bodies forward in a direction that benefits our whole LIFE. Life's Inside Track with The Dekker Team Aired: Jul...

Most often in all areas of LIFE, it’s the little habits, those seemingly insignificant ones that make the BIG difference. We’ve likely heard, “beware of the Latte factor”, and it is absolutely a worthwhile wealth consideration. Yet what about simply earning more, allowing you to continue having those lattes? in this episode, we’ll consider what to eliminate, what to automate, what to increase, and...

Seldom do we know what another is thinking, what they know, what their experience has been or what they expect. If someone says, “I don’t know what I want.”, it is often because they haven’t considered the question before. In this episode, we’ll consider that although there may be a few common things we all know and and all want most, it is frequently as different as we are. Life's Inside Track wi...

Have you ever found that entertaining is exhausting and you feel like you need a very long nap or maybe even a vacation after hosting? What if you could experience offering hosting casually and effortlessly while forgoing the stress, energy and huge preparations generally required for entertaining? In this episode, we’ll have a blast considering the option of being the “go to” place, and yet feeli...

It is near impossible to not communicate especially in a world that is driven by technology, cell phones and smartphones. We are caught in the trap of being listened to all the time. Ponder that reality too long and we can really get freaked out. Even before the explosion of a culture of technology wherein our cell phones listened intently to us our CELLS were listening to our every thought, our e...

Maybe it is because we are real estate brokers, owners of a real estate brokerage, and real estate investors. Or maybe it’s because we’ve been helping clients sell, buy and invest in real estate for almost 35 years. Or maybe it’s because when you hear about investing, you think about investing your money wisely. Whatever the reason, it is common that when we talk about the Investor Journey, everyo...

It seems that when we hear the word legacy, we think specifically about family legacy, and about what we leave behind when we are gone from the earth. Add the word generation, and now it is even more likely we think about family. Money is likely what comes to mind first. In this episode we’ll reveal that it is so much bigger, so much more, and so essential to consider now. It is about every word,...

Let’s be real. The baseline for any service we require is that the service provider be competent, knowledgeable, and friendly. If we allow that to be enough, we risk having a less than acceptable journey, and maybe even not achieve our desired outcome. In this episode, we’ll consider what we all need in addition to the baseline. When we don’t get it, we risk not moving forward with our dream becau...

Whether buying a home, selling a home, investing or being in a relationship with another, emotions have the ability to create havoc or bliss. In this episode, we’ll unpack how we can use our emotions to guide us appropriately. We either move forward to get what we are meant to receive, or we let our emotions spiral and we lose out on what was meant for us. Life's Inside Track with The Dekker Team...

Thinking differently than the typical buyer gives you access to some of the best real estate investment options available. They are often sitting there, unnoticed, undiscovered, undesired and underappreciated. In this episode we’ll explore what an outlier is, how to find an outlier, and how it may be best to own what at first seems undesirable. You can win big because buying the one no one seems t...

I have too frequently thought “Why didn’t he do what he said he would do?” Have you noticed that we tend to assess ourselves based on our intentions, and judge others based on their actions? In this episode, we’ll unpack how we tend to have a double standard, and that most often we don’t even know we have a double standard. Simply by realizing that there is discrepancy between how we assess oursel...

It seems most agree that the common and wise steps are to understand what you want, to determine what to spend, and to have knowledge about the process and information about the real estate market. Then you are ready to take action, and yet many don’t ACT. In this episode, we’ll open up the conversation about why people freeze and how to get unstuck. Life's Inside Track with The Dekker Team Aired:...

The greatest source of wisdom is from the mouth of God. Whether it be the still small voice, scripture that comes alive in technicolor, a situation that you know you couldn’t have orchestrated that speaks to you, or simply a knowing that cannot be denied. In this episode, we’ll uncover the courage and confidence that comes from clearly knowing the next LIFE step to take. Life's Inside Track with T...

Yet taking the high road is the best thing to do. Blinds spots are simply that, something that is not seen by the person who possesses the behaviour. Have you ever experienced the gift of taking the high road when you are enlightened by another about something you would have preferred they leave in the dark? In this episode, we’ll share a few stories that will allow us to see the joy and freedom t...

In business and life, have you ever gotten feedback that assured you that you were off track and you listened without reservation to it? We have a tendency to listen to what is in opposition to what we know we are to do, even when it is only a few that say don’t do it. Have you ever found yourself giving in to the naysayer eagerly because it is more comfortable? We’ll explore the hindrance and shr...

Have you ever been enthralled by the feel, love and experience of new young love? While It tends to be invigorating and captivating to all our senses like no other, the lessons learned and lived out in long love are enduring, enriching and encouraging. In this episode we’ll explore the value of the depth of learning that comes from staying committed, navigating the really hard stuff and finding th...

Have you ever found yourself buying from someone that had no first hand knowledge or experience about what they were selling? What was the cost to you? Frustration, costly mistakes, poor choices, lost opportunities and lost money. Then contrast that experience with a time when the person/company helping you was truly a skilled, solid and strategic guide because they had previously and repeatedly b...

Did you know that you can change your mind?! As you think, you change the structure of your brain. Does this mean we should trust our mind? Do we need to take inventory of our thoughts? In this episode, we will discuss how we can think about what we are thinking about, and learn to master our own minds in order for us to experience LIFE exponential. Life's Inside Track with The Dekker Team Aired:...

Have you considered that investment properties don’t have to be limited to your city, province or country? Have you pondered the idea of investing somewhere with a bit more heat? In this episode, we discuss how investments near or far can have a positive impact on your life and wealth now and in the future! Life's Inside Track with The Dekker Team Aired: March 18th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ot...

Do you have an inner circle of people you do life with? How do you determine who is in your inner circle? How do you know if someone is an acquaintance over a friend, and why does that matter? In this episode, we will discuss how we can identify the people in our life and why this will help us thrive in life. Because these days even many introverts are feeling more isolated and discounted than the...

Is it your time to own the BEST? What are the most important characteristics in determining the ideal space for you and your family? What is a make or break for buying a home? In this episode, we discuss essential ways that will help you break down the most important elements in choosing your BEST home! Life's Inside Track with The Dekker Team Aired: March 4th, 2022 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa,...

Many of the most effective and helpful habits are built by choosing what you want MOST, over what you want NOW. Are you maintaining habitual rituals that are serving you, or wasting your time? Do you need to re-evaluate the habits you have built in your life? In this episode, we will learn about the power of habits, how we can maintain them, and how investing your time in the RIGHT habits is worth...