43 years ago at Disney University

Disney university and conference badge
My first day at DU was January 25, 1982. That day planted the seed for my TEDx Talk nearly four decades later. Photo: Spring 2019 after returning from American University of Kuwait.
Disney university lobby
Pluto, Mickey, Minnie, and yellow, blurred ‘extra inch’ pin.
Mickey and Minnie toy figurines
The yellow extra inch pin. At Disney University.
Disney University and Jeff Noel Disney Speaker
Disney University wall of fame. The TEDx Talk is entitled: Why going the extra mile is a flawed concept, and what to do instead.
Disney university and conference badge
One more ‘hidden’ ceiling-hanging character.
If Disney ran your life podcast art
January 25, 1982 was the start of becoming a Disney Life expert.

Disney allowed a small-town kid to flourish. Now that’s Magic.

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Disney hired me because i’m friendly.

Probably friendly because i have high confidence.

Probably confident because i grew up in rural America.

Note: My very first day as a Cast Member on the clock was Monday, January 25, 1982. Then, it was an invisible gift to my life. Now, it’s crystal clear.

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By jeff noel

Retired Disney Institute Keynote Speaker and Prolific Blogger. Five daily, differently-themed personal blogs (about life's 5 big choices) on five interconnected sites.