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Still can’t get over this dramatic change in behavior

jeff noel's email management — Empowerment accomplished at 9:03pm last night.

Still can’t get over this dramatic change in behavior. Thirteen months ago in preparation for a Summer Writer’s retreat on Sanibel Island, i emptied my email inbox, sent folder, and trash folder.

Never intended for it to last.

Surprise!

That was July 1, 2015.

Every night since then (like 419 consecutive nights) i’ve zero’d out those three email folders.

My mornings have never been the same.

Without realizing it, i was starting everyday behind. Doing yesterday’s (or the day or days before) work before i could launch what needs to get done today.

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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.

i listened for something elusive

quote about struggle — From someone’s Facebook update a few months ago.

i listened for silence.

But heard none.

After several decades, i listened again.

And heard it.

That began an ongoing midlife celebration.

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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.

Seven years later we reach the starting line

important business questions — Yesterday’s questions become today’s motivation. Photo: iPhone pic from a Seth Godin online class.

Life has a funny way of providing what we need, if we stay with it and ebb and flow like nature.

It is often called wisdom.

Seven years later we reach the starting line.

April Fools Day is almost here.

100% certain i will continue to devote a minimum two hours a day to writing
93% (a made up number) sure writing will focus on a book(s)

Perhaps the 100-day blog surplus, which evolved over several years, was divinely created to offer the opportunity that (probably) commences in 20 days.

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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.

So what?

Disneyland Star Wars name tags — Blue is for annual pass holders only.

Last week we purchased Star Wars name tags at Disneyland. Using E, F (2) and J to get…jeff. So what?

So what?

This game-changing question is so simple.

This game-changing question is so annoying.

We hate annoying.

And our two biggest defense tactics against annoying are denial and disregard.

Life is compellingly challenging. We could even go as far as saying life’s brutal. The constant issues that pop up unexpectedly. Some of them small and insignificant. Some of them potentially control our destiny – destiny we would never willingly pursue.

So what?

Annoying isn’t it?

We watched Return of the Sith last night.

Favorite line from Yoda:

Let go of everything you are attached to.

Favorite line from my first book:

Let go of waiting and doing nothing.

Your destiny is counting on this.

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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.

Why did i fail so predictably in the past?

Rainy, cold night in Bethlehem, PA — From the rear driver’s side window, returning to Senior Living Facility from a party. i could see clearly, but the iPhone lens saw it differently.

Why did i fail so predictably in the past? And why i no longer do.

Wasn’t willing to fight like hell for it
Denied, unintentionally, that i was more comfortable not changing
Didn’t feel guilty in failing because so many others failed too
Subconsciously was afraid of what i’d have to commit to if i succeeded

The awakening came when i became a teacher and i saw so many teachers who only preached what should be done, but were too weak to practice it themselves.

i became disgusted with living a lie.

And that was the catalyst that changed everything.

It really comes down to overcoming the victim mentality, which proliferates and justifies excuses – it literally is like being a blind man and then, miraculously, having your eyesight restored.

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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.