About Mid Life Celebration – Page 7 – Disney Leadership Keynote Speaker

World IBD Day 2016

World IBD Day 2016 is today.

This means nothing for literally everyone in the world.

Had never heard of Inflammatory Bowel Disease until 11 years ago when our son was almost four. He began having symptoms that were unhealthy.

This led us on a journey to find out why.

We became members of CCFA after 18 months of testing including three colonoscopies, a barium x-ray, countless blood tests and other x-rays, comprehensive immunology tests, as well as testing for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and Leukemia.

Yes, all those tests occurred from the time he turned four until he was 5.5 years old.

Everyone is fighting something unhealthy. This is one of our battles.

Here’s to hoping you are fighting valiantly.

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our mental attitude. To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s physical health website, click here.

i remember being grossly inadequate with this simple task

Orlando sunrise — Yesterday, like every other morning.

One simple way to celebrate midlife is to watch as many sunrises and sunsets as possible.

When i’m not traveling, i don’t miss a single sunrise.

Writing for two hours every morning has enabled this phenomenon.

In two short weeks, year seven comes to an end.

Insight: Impossible only is until it isn’t.

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our mental attitude. To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s physical health website, click here.

i listened for something elusive

quote about struggle — From someone’s Facebook update a few months ago.

i listened for silence.

But heard none.

After several decades, i listened again.

And heard it.

That began an ongoing midlife celebration.

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our mental attitude. To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s physical health website, click here.

Who doesn’t like crazy?

Clarity is not always easy.

Clarity often comes after an extended wait. It was about six years before .think .differently came to me as a brand differentiator.

The beautiful truth about being an entrepreneur and interfacing with other entrepreneurs is that there’s no perfect, one way to do things.

There are thousands of recipes for success, tips, tricks, hacks, etc. Much of it is free.

At the end of the day you must ask and answer one simple question:

What do you want to be that is different from the rest?

Be the best in your category?

Become the category?

If you wish to be different you must remember that this will frustrate people who expect some semblance of normalcy.

My friend couldn’t find my blog at my speaker site.

Here’s my reply to her email where she asked, “Do you have a blog?”

The posts often contain useful business info, but i am not writing for an audience. i thought that was the point (gain followers) before i began writing, but i eventually came to realize that i was the one who needed changing and improvement, not others. It’s analogous to posting gym workouts. No one really cares what you do. But you must do the work because it’s critical and because it makes you healthier.

i intentionally do not promote my blogs.

Crazy, i know.

i like crazy.

i think it’s rare, and valuable.

PS. Lower case i’s are intentional. A reminder in humility. i am small. A servant. It’s easy to forget. And once we forget, it’s hard to regain.

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our mental attitude. To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s physical health website, click here.

The paradox of midlife conviction

**Steve Prefontaine** would have turned 65 yesterday. He tragically died in a single car accident in 1975.

The paradox of (midlife) conviction.

Much of Mid Life Celebration’s original vision has come true, yet much remains.

Why?

Because the world is asking for my Disney expertise.

i am quietly and consistently working to give the world what it wants.

i believe that a vision works best when evolution is in the DNA; change is not only welcomed, it is necessary.

N-e-c-e-s-s-a-r-y.

Just finished reading today’s Seth Godin’s post and he’s promoting Persuadable, a new book hypothesizing that great leaders change their minds.

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our mental attitude. To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s physical health website, click here.