Are we even remotely aware of the significance of this day in the history of the world?
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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.
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i launched my small entrepreneurial business while finishing the final six years of a 30 year Disney career. “Don’t quit your day job” was a great strategy.
The more i talk with people who have big dreams of breaking away from the corporate path, the clearer this reality becomes.
Self-help gurus, and how-to gurus literally prey on these people.
How do i know?
Ask anyone who’s worked diligently to follow the guru’s recipe and put all the “must haves” in place, “How’s your business going?”
Few will proclaim, “Amazing. Beyond my wildest dreams.”
The missing piece, as i see it, is an attitude of defiance.
Defying conventional wisdom and .thinking .differently
The harsh reality is you have to differentiate yourself from a sea of “pick-me’s” in order to secure your (remarkable) place in the market.
It’s in the fine print of all the guru messages…”This won’t work for most people. Proceed at your own risk.”
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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.
Shortcut while riding bike home from gym yesterday.
Yesterday’s posts contained a disproportionate amount of links or videos that required more time than you’ve come to expect here.
It happens once in awhile.
Forgive yourself, like i’ve forgiven myself for posting them.
Figure it out.
Be grateful for the insights.
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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.
We “force” him to go to after school activities simply to be exposed to social situations.
Had to think for a moment, and it bothered me that i couldn’t instantaneously remember the fourth one.
Honesty
Behave admirably
Personally responsibility
Self-control
He learned the first one as a young boy, the other three were added over the years. Behaving admirably was added in elementary school. Three and four added during adolescence.
A teen’s attitude is shaped by many things. One of the most obvious, and most taken for granted, is the home.
PS. “Initiative” was added after entering ninth grade. On deck for this Summer is “fun”.
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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 key to thriving is to never tire from the daily grind. Wishing the 20-something fellow gym regular a happy new year yesterday i asked, “What’s your 2016 resolution?”
He said, unhesitatingly, “To maintain where I’m at.”
i congratulated him on understanding that maintaining our health for a lifetime is the real goal.
Who cares if you run your first 5k or your first marathon, if your drive and determination evaporate after achieving that short-term (yet lofty and noble) goal?
Can’t help but wonder, today, the sixth day of the new year, how many will succumb to the self-fulfilling prophecy of short-term, feel-good, accomplishment. The prophecy being that once the initial, lofty and noble goal is accomplished, we fail to accept that we are actually only at the starting line of the real (even more lofty and more noble) goal.
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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.
