The behavioral psychologist’s words are ringing in my ears

A new book about habits
A new book about habits

 

The behavioral psychologist’s words from two days ago are still ringing in my ears. Long story short:

  • 90-minute flight, random pairing
  • a behavioral psychologist on his own for 18 years
  • looked to be in his mid to late fifties
  • worked for big-name consulting firm in Philly prior
  • was reading a book about habits
  • we talked about habits for 10 minutes
  • he concluded he should take his own advice more often

As a professional speaker, it was a golden moment to reinforce a life in a world class culture. One that can stand the test of time against the best in the world.

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First day back and five thoughts to keep us going

Random page from a quote book (Hana, Hawaii)
Random page from a quote book (Hana, Hawaii)

 

First day back and five thoughts to keep us going:

  • it’s always too soon to quit
  • exhaustion and loneliness are merely stepping stones
  • remember who you are
  • remember the bigger picture
  • the closer you are to quitting, the closer you are to winning

Twelve days on the road. Yesterday was recuperation. Today is Mother’s Day.

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Can we indulge in being thankful for the long journey?

Hilo airport Hawaiian Air flight schedule monitor
Hilo to Honolulu – 1st of three flights and a short 15-hour travel day

 

Honolulu to LAX about to board
Honolulu to LAX about to board

 

Delta inflight map showing flight path to Orlando
Delta inflight map showing flight path to Orlando

 

Orlando pool with Teddy Bear on bright yellow raft
Home sweet home

 

Can we indulge in being thankful for the long journey?

Hilo to Honolulu, to Los Angeles, to Orlando.

Beats the alternative.

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Aloha Mid Life Celebration

Various Aloha bumper stickers
Felt Aloha and hopefully lived it while working in Hawaii

 

Aloha Mid Life Celebration.

Completely disjointed from normal routine.

Thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to experience The Big Island and Maui.

Relished the privilege to teach here.

Time flew so fast, it’s unbelievable.

Writing was nearly nonexistent. So was exercise.

Will process these things upon the return to Orlando tomorrow.

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What’s the difference between doing something fresh and doing it exhausted?

Hawaiian State Bird (the Nene) warning sign
What if the sign read “No New Territory”?

 

What’s the difference between doing something when refreshed and doing it while exhausted?

Quite simply, it’s everything.

In four years of writing five daily blogs, never has it been necessary to write for 10 days straight past midnight?

Charting though unanticipated new territory.

Coincidently, not until the past 10 days in Hawai’i.

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