Becoming excellent is too much trouble

Vanity license plate
The world moves forward thanks to overachievers.

 

Blogging is way over rated. So is running. And prayer too, while we’re at it. And anything else that the experts tout is good for us.

You know why?

Because most people’s efforts are half-hearted at best.

Walt Disney’s professional life was a life that was incredibly “all in”.

Please don’t misunderstand, most of us start out all fired up. It’s just this whole notion of dedicating our lives to it. That’s the trouble with becoming excellent, it takes so much freakin’ effort.

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They rejoice when your dream dies

Vulture on sidewalk
Yesterday at jeff noel’s Olympic Training Facility.

 

The self-discipline it takes to see a dream through to completion is an experience that the vultures of the world are happy to see die.

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Who told you you can’t (reprise)

Hidden Mickeys at Walt Disney World
Running through Walt Disney World the other day.

 

Who told you you can’t be an artist?

Art is anything that someone puts their heart and soul into. And it is easily recognized when you hear people say:

“That person cares too much, they work too hard, they reach too high and they think too deeply.”

There’s something you love to do that fits this description.

Let your art shine for others – even if it’s only a handful – to enjoy.

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We default to the things easiest to catch

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, taken during yesterday’s 11-mile run.

 

Our attitude will automatically form a response of “true” or “false”.

Chase meaning or remain in your comfort zone? One will enhance your health, one won’t.

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American Idol and the art of chasing your dream

American Idol audition photo
American Idol 2015

 

Were you uncontrollably inspired yesterday?

American Idol and the art of chasing your dream. Was originally attracted to Idol because of Simon Cowell’s brutal honesty – it provided inspiration during some tough years at Disney and Disney Institute.

Fell away from Idol for a few years, but currently hooked again, with renewed commitment.

Why?

Unusually inspired by the artistry, and the overwhelming risk-taking that must be present to stand out in a sea of hopefuls.

Kinda like our own personal world, eh?

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