Could a person write six books in six months?

Disney story boarding example
Each of the six story boards will begin with “Prologue”.

 

As i prepare to begin a major writing initiative in 12 days (launching April Fools Day), i’m shopping for an excellent editor. Had lunch with my first choice yesterday.

i always say:

If your goal isn’t impossible, you’re not reaching high enough.

Could a person write six books in six months?

And could each of these books go viral and become best sellers?

No, it’s impossible.

It’s kinda fun to do the impossible. – Walt Disney

 

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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.

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Chasing and catching a balanced life

jeff noel motivational speaker
Four boxes fit inside a bigger box holding them all together.

 

Juggling multiple out-of-control things in our life makes balance feel impossible.

The secret with balance is to create a life-architecture that gets you here:

Only having one out of control thing at a time.

Life will always be challenging and overwhelming. It will be dramatically less so when we are intentionally proactive with all five areas of our life: mind, body, spirit, work, home.

Control your controllables and let go of the uncontrollables.

Blinding flash of the obvious: You control your attitude, your health, your spirit, your career, and your home.

 

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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 career health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my home health website, click here.

 

i never let that happen, except yesterday

Disney Keynote speaker
Awaiting an intimate group of the seven top company executives. Take note of the five blank posters on the far wall.

 

Disney management Consultant
Revealed these posters one by one after the content was revealed during the slide presentation.

 

i resisted doing it, and told the CEO why. But i did it anyway as a favor to the CIO who recommended me – he is also a former client from Disney Institute.

i was justified in not wanting to do a “sales presentation”.

At best i give myself a C (average).

My goal is never anything less than an A+.

Five core topics with a total of 19 strategies, plus two 10-15 minute activities was impossible in 60 minutes, my allowed time.

i went over by 10 minutes and used a verbal Uzi to spray as much content as possible – for their benefit.

i opened and closed with activity, there was none for the 40-minute middle chuck.

i never let that happen.

Except yesterday.

 

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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 career health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my home health website, click here.

 

The world famous company fell flat yesterday

Southwest jets
Leaving BWI to fetch a cab.

 

University of Maryland advertisement
Inspiring University of Maryland advertisement, and, Jack the Teddy Bear.

 

The world famous company fell flat yesterday.

Did they do something blatantly wrong?

No.

Then what?

They simply didn’t do the basics for which they’ve become famous.

It would be like going to Disney World and the Park was dirty. Assume all the Cast were exceptionally courteous, but the place wasn’t clean.

The flight was fine, it just wasn’t special. At all.

Zero “fun-factor”. Zero laughter.

 

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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 career health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my home health website, click here.

 

Inaugural Guest Podcast with Jody Maberry

Jungle Skipper Canteen
“World Famous Jungle Cruise” in blurry small print under the larger Skipper Canteen sign.

 

Yesterday Jody Maberry had me on his Podcast as a Guest.

We recorded 30 minutes of conversation.

It debuts in one week on March 22, 2016.

i’ve never done a Podcast before and didn’t know what we were going to talk about.

Jody simply asked questions about Disney and i answered.

 

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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 career health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my home health website, click here.