Death – Page 6 – Disney Creativity and Innovation Keynote Speaker

How outliers think about time

Last night a box arrived via UPS. The box began its journey in China.

How do outliers think about time?

Different outliers think about it differently, so i’m sharing my perspective.

In late 2008, at 49, i found clarity on the reality no male on my Dad’s side lived past 60.

i made a 10-year plan to do everything i want to do in life before i turn 60.

The talking behind your back when you are an outlier is something you have to accept (and ignore).

“You’re in great shape Jeff. You’ll probably outlive us all.”

Isn’t that a nice thing to say to me?

Except.

How about early onset, rapid-progression Alzheimers?

You can physically be present, and not have a clue who the people are around you. You can even reach a point when you forget how (or why) to swallow food.

A tragic accident. Anything, really, can alter everything.

i am not living with anxiety that the end is near.

i’m living with an excitement and a decision-making karma that is allergic to excuses about waiting for the time to be right to do the stuff we said we want to do.

It’s glorious.

i wish it for you.

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Life would be easier if i didn’t write every morning (reprise)

Hurricane Irma — About 24 hours later, it’s history.

American Flag — From 100-mph gusts to nothing in 24 hours. The flag spent the night in our garage.

Life would be easier if i didn’t write every morning (reprise).

The closer i get to the 60th birthday, the more clearly i see the value in a single day.

i can only imagine what i will write if i ever have some weird comprehension of my last days.

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Is it something to look forward to or something to fear?

Disney business author and speaker jeff noel — Writing for some is literally an uncontrollable passion.

Who thinks about death every day?

Is it something to look forward to or something to fear?

Both?

Neither?

There is no one way to approach death, but there is one thing for certain, we are in charge of how we view it – does it serves us with joyful gratitude or does it paralyze us with fear and uncertainty?

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Husband, Father, Teacher, Coach

Brad Ramsey tribute — The entire High School Football team (31 players) took the stage as one player (#55) spoke warmly, and highly of Brad’s ability to inspire and teach in both the classroom & on the field.

Do you have a plan for how you want to die?

Do you plan on eventually having a death plan?

Does the thought of dying scare you?

Does the thought of dying make you live more intentionally yesterday, today and tomorrow?

Questions like these have helped me think more intentionally about the gift of life and how precious each day is, if we only have eyes to see.

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Ten left

Living like you were dying — Yesterday from a High School classmate’s Facebook feed.

In 2009, i began a 10-year journey to live as though June 8, 2019 (60th bday) is my last day.

i read about half of a long article yesterday. Here is my summary:

Rather than contemplating the stereotypical “What if you only had 6 months to live”, or the article’s reflection on a 9-month course with the same question, but with 3 extra months, i began over 7 years ago living as if i only had 10 years.

A complete and radical departure from “you have less than a year to live.”

Ten left.

What if you only had 10 years left?

A decade.

Everything i’ve done since 2009 has emanated from, “What if i only had until my 60th birthday to do everything in life i wanted to do?

The caveat being, none of us know if we’ll see tomorrow, next week, next month, next year, etc.

Now, with 2 years 8 months until the “dead” line, an enhanced sense of urgency is emerging.

There is potential ridicule and talk behind my back, to which i am working diligently to surrender to and designate a non-issue.

Meanwhile, my enjoyment of that which is in front of me this very moment (typing this for example) brings such great joy, and peace.

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