Bob Wartinger was interested in real estate for a number of years before deciding to invest in a new house. He writes of the challenges he encountered and his learnings from the process. As a trusted advisor, with a corporate career as a senior executive, and a world champion in competitive sports, he is frequently invited to speak internationally on a range of topics, including business strategizing and organizational behavior, conflict resolution and effective survey/feedback, marketing psychology, and safety in boat racing-which has been his life-long passion. He has been featured and interviewed by the BBC, Discovery Channel, CNN, History Channel, NBC affiliates, The New York Times, Aviation Week, and a number of other periodicals. He reads avidly, travels globally, and appreciates leisurely discussions with his family and friends. Bob writes on a variety of topics and resides in the Pacific Northwest.