Agent-built AI chatbot serves up real advice with a sense of humor Jay Thompson created the "Real Estate Therapist" AI assistant to talk agents off the ledge, draft tricky messages and add some levity to a tough job.

Here's my latest post on @realestatenews.com. All about the custom GPT I created, the Real Estate Therapist!

How to Take the High Road: The H.I.G.H. Framework The H.I.G.H. Framework helps you navigate conflict, set boundaries, and respond with integrity—without being a doormat. Learn how to lead with wisdom & composure.

New post up on the High Road Papers.
Introducing the H.I.G.H. Framework!
To be followed soon by the R.O.A.D. Framework.
See what I did there? H.I.G.H. + R.O.A.D. = High Road.
I know, crazy clever... 😁

Consider hitting that SUBSCRIBE button in the post. Please.

highroadpapers.com/how-to-take-...

Didn't take long for the idiots to show up on Bluesky...

Taking the High Road: The Scenic Path Leads to Growth Taking the high road, like choosing the scenic route, fosters personal growth, stronger relationships, and lasting integrity. Explore the long-term benefits of patience and resilience in life's journe...

New post up on the High Road Papers.

“You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
— Marcus Aurelius

Pretty sure I’ve never quoted Aurelius until now.

highroadpapers.com/taking-the-h...

The Benefits of Choosing the High Road in Life Discover the transformative benefits of taking the high road. Learn how choosing grace over conflict fosters mental clarity, emotional resilience, personal growth, and professional success in this ins...

There's a new post up on The High Road Papers. It's a winding, sometimes difficult path, but loaded with life and professional benefits.

highroadpapers.com/the-benefits...

The High Road Has Exits—Take Them When Needed The high road isn’t a one-lane freeway stretching into infinity. It’s got exits for a reason.

The latest post on the new site is up. (Almost time to drop "new"...)

"Sometimes, staying silent and “being the bigger person” feels less like moral fortitude and more like willingly swallowing a plate of nails."

highroadpapers.com/highroad-has...

Standing Your Ground: The High Road Isn’t Always the Best Path Discover why taking the high road isn’t always the best choice. Learn when standing your ground is the better option.

New post up on the High Road Papers.

Exploring times and situations when taking the high road may not be the best option, and the keys to figuring out when to do so and when to take a more practical path and speak up.

highroadpapers.com/standing-you...

Screenshot of a WordPress page with center text highlighted that took me a freaking hour to figure out how to do.

Despite the fact it took me almost an hour to center this, I'm enjoying getting back into building a #WordPress site...

(And @briangardner.com's Powder theme rocks.)

PS: It's not WordPress or the theme. It's me.

HighRoadPapers.com

Done!

Great share!
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Get Your Bluesky Personality Analyzed (With a Side of Gentle Roasting) | Bluesky Roast Discover your Bluesky persona through our AI-powered analysis. Get insights about your posting style, community role, and quirks - all served with a dash of humor.

Get your BlueSky roast here: blueskyroast.com

Partial screenshot of @JayT's BlueSky roast

This is fun. And remarkably accurate (which can be terrifying to those concerned about AI's world takeover).

"Like a curious grandpa who's discovered the internet—delightfully perplexed and simultaneously amused by it all."
blueskyroast.com/roast/jay.life

H/T bsky.app/profile/seos...

High Road Papers Pondering the benefits of taking the high road--in life and business. Writings and other creative content to make your journey complete.

My new site, HighRoadPapers.com is live!

Thanks to the visitors and subscribers who've stopped by.

It's been a while since the writing bug has bitten me.

I don't intend to tell you to always take the high road (in fact, there are times you shouldn't); I just want to share some thoughts and ideas.

Thanks, Jim!
It's fun to get the writing bug about a passion...

Blue Sky | 2025 Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Planners The Blue Sky planner is the solution to your planning needs. Select from our assortment of 2025 daily, weekly, and monthly planners for the new year!

How much traffic do you think this site has gotten lately from people looking for something else?

www.bluesky.com

idk Ask me in 2025. 😀

Brian Gardner's Revolution Theme Goes Open Source Brian Gardner’s Revolution Theme is one of the more successful premium WordPress themes out there. While I have no idea how many licenses have been sold, the praise and amount of websites running it i...

Original Revolution theme user here. Thank YOU for all you've done for the community.

Ahh, the good old days --> blogherald.com/features/bri...

Me too, Jack. Kind of reminds me of "Old Twitter" (like 10+ years ago.)
I wonder how long until "gurus" and advertising dollars will wreck it?

High road papers Pondering the benefits of taking the high road--in life and business. Writings and other creative content to make your journey complete.

In my past life as a Zillow employee, fending off vitriol spewed by brand haters, I adopted the "high road philosophy."
About to launch a new website about how it can help you—in business and life. Sign up to get notified when launched.
highroadpapers.com

And so ends five years of litigation...

Welcome! I'm digging it.

Here’s some cool stuff you can do with Bluesky It’s not just an Alf pics repository.

www.theverge.com/24295933/blu...

Nifty little Bluesky feature. You can change your kinda awkward "@name.bsky.social" username and go with a domain name you own.
Need to know how to add a DNS record, but it's not terribly complicated. How-to link in comments.

And you for the follow back!

For us BS Noobs.

BS... My inner twelve-year-old appreciates this

#TwitterQueens forever!

NAR’s ‘lavish’ spending includes six-figure pay for volunteers Leaders spent thousands on Hamilton tickets and other luxuries with corporate credit cards, as former execs stayed on the payroll, The New York Times reported.

My friends in the real estate industry know I support the National Association of Realtors, but they aren't making it easy...

As I was quoted in this article, "the optics couldn't be worse."
www.realestatenews.com/2024/11/18/n...

Suddenly, I feel old.

I went to Twitter today to delete my account. Scrolling back through the memories made me a weepy mess. So many amazing people and fun times!

Despite the fact that place is nothing but a shit show and a full-time job blocking asshats, I just couldn't pull the trigger. Yet.

Gonna try this place.

“Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.”
— Andy Dufresne