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Eric Outside of the Office

Eric planting the Freedom flag at the Top of the World - Mt. Everest Summit, May 21, 2011
Favorite Authors
Favorite Musical Artists
- U2
- Linkin Park
- any and all Kirtan
Favorite Energy Bar
Favorite Places I’ve Visited
- Dharamsala, India
- Aleppo, Syria
- Patagonia
Top 3 Places I’m most Excited to Travel to
- Antarctica
- Mongolia
- The Brooks Range in Alaska

Eric with his wife Michelle in Serengeti, Tanzania
Favorite Movies
- Anything with a Jedi in it.
What I do for Fun
- Climb Mountains, practice yoga, cycle, chase Michelle around
Favorite Food
Person I Most Admire
- My Grandfather, Edwin Burkard
Most Interesting People I’ve Met
- Korean Buddhist Master Jin Ok and His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Eric with daughter Mae at Smith Rock, Oregon
Proudest Accomplishment
Favorite Website
Favorite Sports Team
Favorite Beverage
- KombuchaMama Kombucha Tea
Favorite Quote
- “When you argue with reality you lose, but only 100% of the time.” Byron Katie
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Eric, you are a dynamic, knowledgeable and accomplished speaker... an asset to any gathering, large or small! |
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- Ed Foreman, US Congressman
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I loved the passion, enthusiasm and intelligence with which you deliver your programs. I have received a tremendous amount of value... Thank you for making me a better person, a better leader and Compass a better company. |
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- Darren Powderly, Partner, Compass Commercial Real Estate |
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Eric Plantenberg was very friendly and has a very strong grasp on building on positives and not dwelling on negatives. |
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- Doug Urrata, Loan Officer, Moncor Inc
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I felt the opportunity to work with Eric Plantenberg on a one-on-one basis would give me a better chance to be successful. He understood and appreciated my situation and needs and tailored his sessions to get the most out of our time together. |
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- David J. Cullen, President, J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc
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The class was very exciting, informational and easy to understand. To add to this statement, as an instructor, you, Eric, were dynamic, engaging and fun. You were accepting of any and all questions and no one was made to feel guilty or dumb. |
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- Janice Ferrell, National Association of REALTORS ® |
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