“Outside a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside a dog, it’s too dark to read.” — Groucho Marx
How many people want to write a book?
How many believe they can write a book?
How many actually do?
Two days ago, I said to my wife, “You know, depending on your definition of a book, I’ve already written five.”
And you know what Cheryl said? And by the way, this is one of the million things that I love about Cheryl, because she’s so smart, she said, “I know.”
Tomorrow, I’ll share a free link to Roger Parker’s checklist for getting a book published. That is, unless you have no story to tell. But I sincerely doubt that.
Yo! I said yesterday that I would only be posting here periodically, rather than daily, like I’ve been doing.
Well guess what? I couldn’t resist posting this video of my friend Chuck and me. We are like two 12-year olds, enamoured with technology and the power of the Internet.
On Saturday, we gathered at another friend’s house to celebrate a ninth birthday. While our son’s were in the pool, we spent a little time inspiring and helping each other.
Check it out:
Make it a great day. Heck, make it a great week. Happy Monday everyone and carpe diem, jeff noel
I’m on track seven of Rascal Flatts‘ new release, Unstoppable.
The song title is a good one -Things That Matter
This song really struck a nerve with me.
“Things that matter, things that don’t….”
Crazy thing, for most of my life, I’ve felt uncomfortable with the way I think. It’s a weird sort of guilt, and sometimes even confusion. And, conversely, there have been times when I’ve felt unique for the way I think.
Why?
Maybe, to use a figure of speech, because it’s killin’ me. Drivin’ me bloody crazy might be another way to say it too.
Psychologically, spiritually.
I’m finally convinced that this is one of the gifts I’ve been given. And rather than change it, I should grow and develop it.
This is a huge step for me. A sort of “coming out of the closet” as the saying goes.
The scary, and paralyzing part?
What if I’m wrong.
The exciting, and liberating part?
What if I’m correct?
Just because I think deeper, longer, harder than many, doesn’t make me a freak.
Feeling like a freak can wear on you after 50 years.
I’ve been on a 7-10 year stretch of major life accomplishments, and the reason these things have happened, is because I’ve thought and prayed about what I’m supposed to do with my life before the sand runs out on my hour-glass.
There are so many people who are afraid to ask that question. And there are even more who can’t answer the question.
Are you?
Can you?
If your goal isn’t impossible, you’re not reaching high enough. You can quote me on that one. Good luck.
Defending NBA Champs, the Boston Celtics are currently behind the Orlando Magic by 19 points.
When I wake up tomorrow morning, I wonder what the headline will read.
Then again, I may just stay up for a little while longer so I won’t have to wait.
Being from Orlando, and working for Disney World, it’s only natural that I’m a MAGIC fan!
Either the Magic will pull off an upset and advance to the semi finals, or the Celtics will pull off a major comeback and continue their bid to defend their NBA Championship.
Either way, the Celtics need some real Magic. Good night. jeff
But once I realized it was going to happen, I found that letting go of the expectation, even for just one day, felt healthy.
If you’re new to jeff noel.com blog, here’s the deal. I post five blogs every single day.
Classic over-achiever.
Or said another way, building a foundation, a base.
In running, we call it conditioning. Early season workouts focus on building a great cardiovascular system as well as strength training and flexibility training.
All three combine to position the runner for the racing season, when quantity gives way to quality.
So for now, it’s about quantity. It’s about building a strong base, or foundation.
Ya with me?
Classic over-achiever? Maybe. Maybe not.
Perhaps, I’m just a guy focused on excellence. Remember what I told you Tiger Woods told me?
He simply said, “Out work ‘em”, when I asked him for the most important piece of advice for anyone wishing to become world-class.
So, today, will you run with the pack, get left behind, or clearly outdistance your competition?
The choice is yours. Always is. Always will be. Carpe diem, jeff noel
