Do something great

Original tagline for jeffnoel.com in 2008:

Do something great

 

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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.

 

Now that’s one helluva dream if we got a do-over at college

Recently watched some end-of-the-College-year packing up as the school year cameo an end and students are preparing for their drive home. It was different watching it this time for some reason. i witnessed so many trips from their apartments to their cars. So much stuff.

i was that person. You may have been too.

Most college students go through this ritual.

But what if?

What if all we needed was a Macbook (or iPad), iPhone, headphones, and a few clothing essentials – a pair of good running shoes, two pairs of jeans, two pairs of jean shorts, seven t-shirts, one sweatshirt. Five pairs of running shorts and five pairs of socks. Toiletries. A frisbee. A small backpack for campus, and a larger backpack to carry everything home and back to school. Two washable water bottles. First aid kit. Lighter.

Our books could be digital.

Our meals could be provided.

Our snacks wouldn’t require cooking (or cooking utensils).

Travel light.

Now that’s one helluva dream if we got a do-over at college, knowing then what we now now.

 

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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.

 

Something is telling me to just do it

pre-contract questions
Yesterday’s questions before the call.

 

Something is telling me to just do it…

Her fee, based on my publicly posted fees, is ridiculously low.

For others, her fee is perfect.

Bottomline, i should walk away, yet remain grateful for her inquiry.

What i see is the potential to “interview” her (for four days) as a future business partner. Her expertise is logistics and local connections.

This would blend nicely with what i have no desire to learn nor master.

PS. We have known each other since 1999 when i met her while she was Disney Institute’s Business Program’s open enrollment/reservations leader.

 

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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.

 

Saying a lot with just a few words is challenging (and important)

Protege definition
Next week’s client advertises me as Lee Cockerell’s protege.

 

i rejoice in my failure. It’s a gift, a lesson, and an opportunity to learn – that can be a game changer, if i am receptive (and humble).

Mentors are invaluable because they can warn you of inevitable challenges you will face because they’ve been on the same path as you and know the territory.

 

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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.

 

Being organized sometimes means we have to confront things

Disney Business Best Practices
Excellent customer service could be pervasive but t’s not. Photo: LinkedIn screen shot.

 

Being organized sometimes means we have to confront things.

Our house painters either were not excellent the past few days or our standards are too high.

State Farm told me:

  • “Unfortunately, you’re going to have to drive a two-tone car.”
  • “Our managers don’t talk to customers.”

And these are me paraphrasing:

  • “We are ok with the fact you’ll have to drive a two-tone car.”
  • “We are ok with you spending more than the vehicle is worth to get it looking like a car that wasn’t in an accident.”

Meeting with State Farm Agency owner in a few hours to see if face-to-face the story is the same as it is in the comfort of a call center.

 

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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.