There is no substitute for the work

Residential construction near Walt Disney World
Our home in the background.

 

Residential construction near Walt Disney World
From our bedroom window, the Four Seasons Resort at Walt Disney World, on the horizon.

 

There is no substitute for the work.

Daily writing transforms the way we think. The way we think controls the way we behave. The way we behave controls our destiny.

This 7-year run (writing 5 daily, differently-themed blogs) began as an “impossible” 100-day self-imposed writer’s bootcamp.

It takes two hours a day.

Everyday.

Everyday for nearly seven years (and counting).

The long way is the short cut.

Note: This was written 100 days ago. Today (May 15), as this is published, is the 2,602 consecutive day. Seven years, one month, and 15 days. It blows my mind to think it was to last only 100 days. And honestly, i doubted if 100 days was even possible.

 

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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.

 

Working in Disney’s Magic Kingdom yesterday

Main Street USA
Photo taken while standing underneath Magic Kingdom Train Station

 

underneath Magic Kingdom train station
Yesterday’s morning office, including leather chair.

 

At the last minute, was able to rearrange my day to accommodate meeting a client at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

Wasn’t planning on having an office chair with such a stunning view.

This is like inspiration overload.

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Do you use the same shadow everywhere you step?

Disney Customer Service Speaker jeff noel
Photo: Martin Marcello.

 

Disney Customer Service Speaker jeff noel
From one of my last Disney Institute multi-day engagements in 2014.

 

Are you the same person at work as you are at home?

Most of us think we are, but what metrics do we use to get a valid answer?

Mid Life Celebration’s four pillars are the same ones i use as a father.

  1. Be honest
  2. Behave admirably
  3. Self-control
  4. Personal responsibility

It’s that simple and that difficult.

Being honest at work is dangerous because there are so many insecure people in the workplace.

One misstep can damage alter your reputation forever.

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Are you doing work you believe in?

Siri
Random, accidental screen capture.

 

Life is tough. We could all use a little help. And some days, a lot of help.

Are you doing work you believe in?

If yes, congrats. How did you discover it?

If no, why not? And are you still chasing after it, or have you settled?

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