What a chore it was yesterday to do email deep cleaning

peanut butter and marshmallow sandwich
Leftover marshmallows from the night before’s campfire, a tub of peanut butter, and a loaf of bread.

 

Puget Sound
Humble beginnings came with stunning views and loads of discretionary time together.

 

What a chore it was yesterday to do email deep cleaning.

But the “carpets” look and smell fantastic.

Had a great client call in the middle of it all. Looks like the next paid engagement is on the horizon. A day or two ago, there was none, and it’s only March 2.

 

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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 home health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my mental attitude website, click here.

 

That space between worry and care-free

iTunes screen shot
And the Oscar goes to Patience (and faith).

 

The phone rang as i was cycling to the gym yesterday. A college buddy works for the nation’s largest financial planning firm.

They’re having their annual leadership conference in Orlando next January.

While he’s not the final decision maker, his recent promotion has elevated him to a position of greater responsibility and influence.

Out of nowhere, he’s recommending me to be their Leadership Keynote Speaker.

Plus, in three hours, a conference call with a different client to discuss May’s Leadership retreat with a client i’ve been talking to for nearly a year and a half.

Reality is this: i’m currently without a signed contract for my next paid engagement. Nothing for the remainder of 2016 and it’s only March 1.

The Oscars, a few days ago, highlighted the best of the best.

The best of the best here at home?

Patience and faith are the frontrunners in my life.

Note: Real time update today, June 9, 2016 – things have fallen into place. This year will be better than last year.

 

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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 home health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my mental attitude website, click here.

 

Promises, promises

Top Disney conference speakers
Tip of the content iceberg.

 

Top Disney conference speakers
Simplicity is operational genius.

 

i really need to get cracking on the next Disney book.

 

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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 home health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my mental attitude website, click here.

 

Can we organize trust?

Speakers Bureau payment check
Paycheck deposits do not happen on a weekly basis for some entrepreneurs. And they wouldn’t have it any other way.

 

Can we organize trust as a competitive advantage?

Can an entrepreneur deposit far fewer checks, yet prosper in remarkable ways?

Seth Godin on trust:

Consider the relationship you might enter into if you need surgery. You trust this woman to cut you open, you’re putting your life in her hands… without the transparency of seeing all of her surgical statistics, interviewing all previous patients, evaluating her board scores.

Instead, we leap into surgery on the basis of the recommendation from one doctor, on how the office feels, on a few minutes of bedside manner. We walk away from surgery because of a surly receptionist, or a cold demeanor.

 

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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 home health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my mental attitude website, click here.

 

How many adults rode their bike to the gig?

School Spring Festival
Roughly 20 booths total.

 

School Spring Festival
Pie in the face, using teachers and staff as targets to raise money.

 

School Spring Festival
Business “expo”.

 

School Spring Festival
Top thrill ride.

 

The School’s Spring Festival last night was much better than expected. Rode a bicycle due to anticipated parking challenges. Scoped out the business vendors area to see if it feels worth it for next year.

It did.

Pondered these:

  • What makes a business booth stand out?
  • How do you not make people walking by feel nervous about getting spammed with an unwanted “pitch”?
  • What is the driving purpose and desired outcome from a booth?
  • Is the outcome a pipe dream or tangibly within reach?

The clock is ticking. Always.

A year from now will seem like yesterday.

 

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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 home health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my mental attitude website, click here.