Disney Leadership Keynote Speaker
Five daily blogs about life's 5 big choices on five interconnected sites.
#Truth
The clock is ticking.
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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.
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.
One simple decision, where will we move our safety deposit box to, has taken an unusually large amount of time.
Why?
Because change often invites opportunity. Is a new bank, closer to home, a better option than our current path?
Contemplating leaving a long-term (banking) relationship is scary. It could also be a game changer.
How much time should we spend deciding what to spend time on?
Not carving out time to figure this out is the easiest excuse for avoiding our fear.
Because if we carved out time, we’d have to face or fear.
Facing fear is the only way to overcome it.
Blinding flash of the obvious.
Go.
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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.
When an especially busy patch of work hits you:
Learn from this experience and be a little better at handling pressure next time.
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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.
One of our biggest mistakes is not adding margin to our travel time.
It’s an insidious habit.
It’s one of the main reasons we are unbalanced. We become bankrupt spiritually because we are constantly coming up short – and rushing through the basics of life. The basics sustain us. The basics allow a rhythm and freedom to be more present.
The basics; a spontaneous conversation with a friend at the grocery store, taking a moment to help someone in need – if only to give directions, or simply pausing to watch the clouds for two minutes.
i’ve found that padding extra time into travel time allows for me (anyone) to be more present and to not be in so much of a rush. Life is too short to rush through it all.
Note: i struggle with this every day. That’s why it’s so important.
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This website is about our mental attitude. To leave this site to read today’s post on my physical health website, click here.