Rules, mind

over-focus quote by Jeff Noel
Rule #1: Disney has the same five pillars every company has: leaders, employees, customers, reputation, improvement. We do what the poster says, that’s rule #1.

Why are rules important?

This may be the dumbest question a sane human being can ask.

The better question…

What would the earth be like without rules?

Without…

Scientific rules.

Societal rules.

Global humanity rules.

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Expectations, mind

Fear quote
From our Home TV many years ago. My expectation is to die with no regrets.

Why are expectations important to share with the people you care about?

Why?

Love, for starters.

Secondly, peace of mind.

Thirdly, sanity.

Expectations are life-context.

Context is king.

Without context (expectation’s clarity) any important, emotional conversation is poisoned.

Poison, lack of context, can be deadly.

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Unemployed, mind

Walt Disney Legacy card
Working hard is the DNA of the company Walt built. Now in 2026, i’m using that Disney DNA to be carefree in my unemployment.

What does it feel like to be unemployed?

For starters, context…

Unemployed means retired.

It feels great to be ‘unemployed’.

Yee-ha!

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Carefree, mind

Disney executive speakers
To say i have a treasure trove of Disney insight, history, and insider knowledge is such an understatement. Erin Wallace replaced Lee Cockerell as Executive VP, when Lee retired on July 28, 2006. Erin’s soundbite for the Disney Leader Basics was Know, Manage, Teach. Teaching The Disney Way is how i’ve made a living since 1999. Starting 2026, no more ‘making a living’.

When in your final life-season, did you believe you were living a carefree life?

Wow!

Now there’s a personal question.

My first thought, “i can’t remember.”

Second thought, “It’s now my burning desire to chase it.”

Blessed beyond measure to make it to 67, be married for 43 years, have a 20-something son, no bills, recently retired, fixed-income, decent rainy-day fund.

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Grace, mind

upside down car from accident
Upside down car from 2024 accident on Montana’s Highway 2 between West Glacier and Essex. Grace is the Mom and child (or a potential second vehicle that) did not suffer injury or death. Had just flown all day to Glacier and driving to Swiftcurrent before dark.

What is Grace?

Unearned, undeserved goodness.

And then there’s the grace we can bestow on others (and ourselves).

For example, Grace is knowing how many things don’t need my commentary.

With others.

With myself.

Ps. jeff, you’re welcome, and good luck.

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