Tag: Writing

.writing .differently

Sanibel Sunset 2016
Yesterday was a travel day. Today the writing begins.

 

.writing .differently

Find a million ways to stay motivated.

And stay motivated to write in a clear, concise, and compelling way that changes everything.

 

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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.

 

How much risk?

Business traveler wallet
Flashback to my last year at Disney Institute 2013. i no longer use coffee or a WDW Corporate Credit Card, and life is ah-mazing.

 

How much risk?

From one (a little) to 10 (bet everything), how much are you willing to put at stake to make the change you seek?

 

You know how much courage it would take for a military leader, say 1000 years ago, to invade a foreign land by ship, and to order the last row boat to burn the ships before rowing to shore? That’s a true succeed or die situation. So, i’ve burned the ships.

 

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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 spiritual health. To leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s career health website, click here.

 

Grateful for the God-given gift of determination

Disney University interior hall
Yesterday at lunch, fairly random photo at Disney University. i take solace knowing Walt Disney was a determined fella. So was Jesus.

 

Told our Son (15) the other day when we were talking about talent, i reminded him that i don’t believe i have talent, i believe that i have determination. Determination to do what i say i’m gonna do. In the end, talent cannot trump determination; not in the long run.

i go through cycles where i can’t comprehend what’s happening and other times i just write without thinking too much about the frequency and duration.

But when i do hone in on the reality of the frequency and duration, it absolutely boggles my mind.

Five daily, differently-themed blogs – was determined to do it 100 consecutive days beginning April Fools Day 2009.

Somehow the determination to see how many days in a row, without missing a single day, has morphed into nearly seven years worth.

 

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This website is about our spiritual health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my career health website, click here.

Write like you mean it

Disney business wisdom
Spent a lifetime under these conditions, thankfully. Photo taken with iPhone while reading Disney Institute’s blog.

 

Write like you mean it:

  • advisor
  • big picture
  • motivation
  • secret
  • so what
  • vibrancy
  • architecture
  • value
  • investment
  • bonus

Just a few of the topics that are used to intentionally thrive.

The other option is to use hope as a strategy, with little to no intentionality.

Writing like you mean it is a precursor to living like you mean it.

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What is an impossible challenge?

Lee Cockerell book signing
Lee Cockerell had a long line of people wanting an autograph.

 

There is no greater wisdom than kindness. Thank you for yours – your generous donation of your time to read all five daily blogs.

Yes, it’s taken two hours a day for the past 2,290 consecutive days. But the way it’s changed the writer is beyond a miracle.

It began with an impossible challenge to write two hours a day for 100 days in a row, back in 2009.

These types of impossible challenges are available to everyone.

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