January 2014 – Page 2 – Disney Creativity and Innovation Keynote Speaker

Two things we can organize but rarely give a second thought

Young boy with teddy bear and suitcase at Church pew — Began writing as a way to be prepared in case something bad ever happened to me

Sent two paragraphs to Xulon Press a minute ago at their request so they can create a video trailer for the book, Mid Life Celebration: rethink • reprioritize • recommit.

Expecting the first 10 copies of the book any day now.

Three people know the book is almost in my hands: Chapin, the book designer, and me.

Challenging to keep a lid on it.

This requires significant organization. Not of files, but of patience and humility.

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Zero theory, 100% execution

All jeff noel postage stamps are placed upside down — Mailed the W-9 form yesterday

Do you have small, seemingly insignificant ways that not only demonstrate longterm commitment, but also intentionally leave subtle messages about what you value?

How organized would a person have to be to intentionally place every single postage stamp upside down for 17 years with no end in sight?

Zero theory, 100% execution.

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The place we store and protect our necessities and nonessentials

Florida Sand Hill Crane family uses our street for there daily family meetings — Florida Sand Hill Crane family uses our street for their daily family meetings

HQ for this Florida Sand Hill Crane family is our subdivision. HQ is our dwelling. Our home. The place we sleep. The place we store and protect our necessities and nonessentials. The place where we organize the paperwork of our life.

It seems the Sand Hill Crane family has two primary goals: to survive, and then to eventually mate. Their paperwork is on the light side. Their execution of their simple strategies – world class.

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A moment like this may never happen again. Ever.

Tommy Spaulding's best selling book — The keynote speaker yesterday was remarkable and was the former CEO of Up With People (and a NY Times bestselling author)

Professional speaker jeff noel backstage at The Breakers — Back behind the stage and three screens, waiting, and feeling great pressure to be remarkable

jeff noel professional speaker at The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida — A moment like this may never happen again. Ever.

A moment like this may never happen again. Ever.

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Part of being organized is doing things that won’t have value

The Breakers at sunset in Palm Beach, Florida — Late afternoon arrival allowed an hour of exploration before room service dinner

The Breakers oceanfront pool — The ocean is only a few feet away

Ocean front meeting room at The Breakers — Yes, the ocean is visible from where I’ll be speaking from

jeff noel profesional speaker with beach front view — An ‘i was really there shot’ (because seriously, there’s never been a view from the stage like this is 14 years)

At 10am, the curtains will need to be drawn shut or the screens will be washed out.

Part of being organized is doing things that won’t have value until a future date – in this case last night for this morning. Going into today fully prepared. No surprises. No doubt.

Would have been so much easier to order an early room service dinner and chill in the room last night. And worry about logistics and vibe this morning.

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