Entrepreneurship – Page 16 – Disney Leadership Keynote Speaker

The day began like the day before

Marriott room art — Just above my hotel room desk, a picture of an “old-time” writer setup.

Courtyard Marriott room — Yesterday morning 6am…Baltimore, MD. Below the picture (above), the writer’s modern day equivalent, a Mac.

The day began like the day before…

Like every morning, yesterday’s began with the same two-hour writing investment. Five differently-themed blogs on five separate websites.

i write so prolifically, not because i have to, or feel a need to have followers, but simply because i enjoy writing and and because it makes me a more intentional, more focused thinker and doer.

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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.

Good morning DC

Airport sign about being fearless — Forget about what the world needs for a minute – what do YOU need?

Let me start by sharing that daily writing is exceptionally cathartic.

Good morning DC.

i’m not here because i want to be, i’m here because i’m doing a favor for a friend.

No harm, no foul.

He’s the CIO of the 5th largest medical (in their specialty) practice in the United States.

He recommended me to his CEO and the CEO wants me to meet the top eight executives and provide a one-hour executive overview.

As a small business entrepreneur, time is precious. Investing time usually has an economic outcome. This one has potential, but doesn’t come with a guarantee.

The remaining four posts today will continue this train of thought.

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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.

What do you want to do?

Mickey Mouse confetti — Mickey Mouse table confetti.

What do you want to do?*

Not your job, but your work. There’s a difference.

Your job is what you have to do.

Your ~~art~~ work is what you get to do.

So think about that on three terms:

Now
Tomorrow
Future

You know when executives talk about how busy they are and how tough it is to find time to step back and figure out what’s not working and how to fix it? i offer remarkably simple architecture for organizational vibrancy, something i’ve mastered from 30 years at Disney.

*If you’re having trouble answering this, you’re going to have trouble moving up, because you’ve abdicated your dream to whomever walks in the door next.

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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.

Too tired to think?

Memphis — Beil Street…group run in progress.

Too tired to think?

Nope.

On the contrary, thinking has been on over-drive.

Photos from 6am 3-miler with some of the conference attendees.

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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.

Is it worth it?

Photo: May 20, 2016 during 30-mile bicycle ride. A different and courteous way to say “keep out”.

In a world full of cookie cutter performance, what does it take to become a craftsman.

And is it worth it?

As a business owner, the reality is that in a sea of competitors, it is difficult to stand out.

If we don’t stand out in the customer’s eyes, it is much more challenging to pay the bills, let alone grow.

Standing out from the crowd is potentially the best marketing campaign you can ever have.

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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.