Author: jeff noel

Retired Disney Institute Keynote Speaker and Prolific Blogger. Five daily, differently-themed personal blogs (about life's 5 big choices) on five interconnected sites.

The art of being the weirdest person in the room

jeff noel quote
Don’t be trapped by anything

 

The art of being the weirdest person in the room.

All the middle-aged husky men with white hair and long white beards attending the Santa Claus convention seem weird to just about everyone.

Except to all the other folks who look like, and enjoy the annual opportunity to portray Santa Claus for a few weeks to bring joy to youngsters.

The person who always has one insightful, courageous question to ask, and to ask it in a non-threatening way at just the right moment…

These people seem like antagonists. Weirdos who “just don’t get it”.

But to others seeking truth and authenticity, it’s weirdly refreshing and inspiring.

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The one most glaring metric to use to know if we’re making a difference

Steve Jobs quote
If you take a moment to read it carefully, it’s hard to disagree with

 

The one most glaring metric to use to know if we’re making a difference:

The number of people who doubt you (initially) and what you stand for

We call it a comfort zone for a reason.

We’re all gonna die, and 100 years from now no one will remember us.

So here’s the one (very redundant) secret we all actually know, but find comfort in denying. Why deny this?

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Each day is a choice between two opposites

Lake Tahoe pine trees
Our challenge is to see obviously beautiful things others can’t

 

Each day is a choice between two opposites.

  1. go through the motions
  2. be remarkable

Was reminded yesterday that anyone can, and most everyone does, talk a great talk.

Where do I fall today, is a great question each morning.

Where will I fall tomorrow, is a great question each evening.

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