jeff noel – Page 57 – Disney Creativity and Innovation Keynote Speaker

Iceberg Peak hike

Lake McDonald, next to the Lodge. Snyder Creek empties here..

The mountains are calling…
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So much things, etc

Baby turtle — Lawn crew found this in our yard today.

Age old saying, “So much to do, so little time.” You can write your own script. i am.
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Transformation Fast Pass

Mountain resort — Continental Divide. My first glimpse of this was an August 1973 morning. i was 14. My mind was blown.

When you can rank what’s important to you, you transform.
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Fail like you mean it

Social media post screenshot — My research statistically supports this image’s claim.

i’ve made more mistakes speaking than most people have given speeches.
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Started saying this “quote” after a decade of Disney Institute keynotes and multi-day sessions.

‘Tis true.

My early-years mistakes were from ignorance. My later-years mistakes where from peddle-to-the metal risk taking to become a remarkably more effective speaker and advisor.

If i wasn’t failing, i wasn’t growing.

If i wasn’t growing, i wasn’t satisfied, nor fulfilled, nor was i having fun.

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Teamwork at home

Two small backpacks on the floor — Using “kiddie backpacks” because they are better for a day on the trail.

Cheryl did a ton of yard work yesterday.

i didn’t do any.

On purpose.

Why?

Finished packing two small daypacks for Saturday’s trip.

The smaller your pack, the more intentional you pack.

Kinda like that saying, “I wanted to write you a shorter letter but didn’t have time.”

My packing is tedious by what cannot be taken. Simultaneously considering what is essential to stay safe in the wilderness.

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