Category: Rethink

Merry Christmas 2016?

walt disney world cast softball field
Yesterday morning i rode my bicycle (left) to the one remaining, and original, Cast Member softball field. Textile Services (laundry) is the light blue building on the horizon.

 

Merry Christmas 2016?

i listened to a Seth Godin podcast late yesterday afternoon (September 24).

Back to that in a minute.

For many, Christmas celebrates the birth of a messiah.

Birth.

Messiah.

Birth of a savior.

To save our world.

Can you imagine the hope this provided back in the day?

Can you fathom for some that today feels like it happened yesterday, not 2016 years ago?

Something so old yet feeling so new.

Powerful.

Now, back to the hour-long podcast about writer’s block, fear, and art.

Today is day 17 of a year-long journey to write seven Disney business books in one year.

In the year marked from the release of the iPhone 7 release to the iPhone 8 release.

September 9, 2016 to (probably) September 9, 2017.

Why such a bold goal?

Because it’s possible.

A mountain of commitment.

And at this point in my life, i am certain it’s possible.

Why?

Because all my previous failures- and there are many – have taught me and prepared me for eventual success.

Can you imagine thinking of failure (and setbacks) in such a generous and positive manner?

i never could.

But late in life i began asking, “What if you did??

Now, back to the topic and conclusion.

Like so many people were 2000 years ago, and are to this day – they believed (and believe) a savior was born.

Conviction.

Now imagine you being certain of your own convictions.

 

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Attitude is a mislabeled word

Attitude is a choice
We call it attitude, but it’s really about gratitude.

 

Attitude is a mislabeled word.

The only way to control attitude is with gratitude.

If you are not the most positive person you know, you are missing a huge lifetime opportunity.

 

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

 

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.

 

#Attitude

i am taught attitude about optimism by others, who become great examples or stern warnings.

This is also how we teach others who are watching us.

 

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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.

 

Can we disrupt aging?

Can we disrupt aging?

Or are we destined to follow in the path created by the majority of inactive, vastly unconditioned mid-life adults?

Majority rules, right?

Back to the original question.

 

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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.

 

50 is not a bad time to change everything

 

The photo’s text is crucial for today’s context…

 

Disney creativity and innovation speaker
Felt like having some fun and challenging myself in a creative, never-done-this-before way.

 

While cycling home from the gym yesterday, had an hour (3x longer than promised) phone conversation with somebody i’ve never met.

He’s in his mid-40s and wants to take control of his work life and be his own boss and do something amazing and make a contribution to society using his skill set and experience.

Hours later, in the early afternoon, as i laid down to take a nap it hit me… i was exactly where he was when i decided to change everything and start a small business.

That was seven years ago.

i was 50.

Insight: Using age as an excuse or barrier to catching a dream is an unproductive idea.

 

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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.