Disney Creativity and Innovation Keynote Speaker
One million+ people globally while at Disney Institute.
We are never so poor we don’t have something to give.
We are never so rich we don’t have something to receive.
Ever thought about that?
For me, not too much, until our Priest shared it on Sunday. But I wrote it down, it was that powerful, in that moment.
Later, it hit me. It reminds me of who we are as human beings.
And then, humbly, it helped me process why writing five-a-day daily blogs is now an important part of my life.
Are you doing all you can?
A recent email immediately gave me an idea for a blog post. And the email was triggered by a LinkedIn contact.
LinkedIn is designed primarily as a professional, business-like social network.
Think of it this way:
LinkedIn mostly is a social network where business professionals can share how smart they are. You know, posting their resume for the entire world to see.
And this is powerful because LinkedIn has something like 40+ million users and is reported to grow to 200-300 million “soon”.
Those who know me well, know that I’m as focused and disciplined as they come. And I can dress up in a suit and look like I run the joint. But I prefer cut-off jean shorts and barefeet.
Don’t believe me, check out my LinkedIn profile. It ain’t your typical “I’m so smart, I’m so smart. I’m so smart” resume. Mostly, because, well, honestly, I’m not the brightest bulb in the box.
Anyway, I use LinkedIn as a micro-blog. Every day posting a new status update. Today’s was simply, Jeff Noel doesn’t think you’ve been to this blog yet: https://jeffnoel.org It’s a dot org
Professional Speaker.
Know what that means? Duh, right? Public speaker who gets paid…blah, blah, blah.
It means there are people who’s job is to give speeches. Everyday.
In front of people. Sometimes a dozen, or several dozen. Sometimes a thousand, or several thousand.
And some of them really try to be so good at what they do (same as a parent, nurse, chef, etc) that their speech may actually start to change the world.
You know how I know this? I’m one of them. Happy day. Carpe diem.
What?
Yep, that’s our biggest fear. But it never shows up on any list.
Why?
Because no one will admit it.
How do I know?
Because, think about it, if the fear of living wasn’t our biggest fear, why was this phrase – carpe diem – invented?
Carpe diem translates to: “While we’re talking, envious time is fleeing: seize the day, put no trust in the future.”
Who needs a coach? Do you need a coach? Pretty sure I need a coach. In fact, after listening to Google CEO Eric Schmidt, I’m convinced.
Why?
Listen to Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, talk briefly, but accurately, about why people need a coach, and decide for yourself.
Good luck. Well, actually, luck has nothing to do with it. At least not until you have put in some serious effort. Then luck starts to work in your favor, but not before. Carpe diem.