Two of the greatest professional comfort foods

Film crew at Epcot
Film crew last night at Epcot. Make your own movie if you want.

 

Stop the madness of waiting to be picked.

Pick yourself.

Oh wait, you don’t know how to do that.

Why?

Because no one does until they figure it out. And they may never figure it out.

Why?

Because excuses and regrets make comforting conversation starters – conversations we repeatedly have with ourselves. Like a pair of well worn jeans. Comfort.

 

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i never asked the right question

Mickey Mouse Logo on Twitter
Yesterday on Twitter.

 

Twitter Mickey Mouse logo
Yesterday on Twitter.

 

A friend and i spoke for an hour yesterday about entrepreneurial effort.

Not until this morning did it occur to me to ask her, “Are you running to something or away from something?”

Fear probably does not have enough juice to fuel success.

Purpose, when we would literally die for something, is rocket fuel.

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Word of caution (and huge note to self)

Apple Store entrance
Does technology help or hinder? Depends how we manage our priorities and time, no?

 

Do not tire of almost always being the initiator. It’s a compliment. It means you are decently organized and have your priorities clearly before you at all times.

Word of caution (and huge note to self), be intentional about not having these two attributes become embarrassing for others.

Most people are buried. And they can barely keep up.

i know, i battle it every day the sun rises, and it lasts until after the sun sets.

 

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Why do i still work so hard?

House of Blues Downtown Disney
House of Blues? What about House of Joys?

 

Why do i still work so hard?

Devote 30 years inside a company like Disney and try to spend a day coasting.

It ain’t gonna happen.

It does happen to some, by the way, even at Disney.

So, to answer your question, it starts with doing what you love, but after that, i’m not sure exactly.

 

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Dear Son, someday soon, leadership is going to inspire you

Disney Brands
Disney University wall.

 

Dear Son, you need to read all of this ‘professional’ riff to get the point at the end.

Leadership 101: Your employees take their cue from your behaviors, not your verbal promises. If there was a hiring freeze and you couldn’t replace a single employee for an entire year, would you treat your people better?

Why wait?

Can gratitude help you overcome many challenges?

Do your employees believe you are grateful they show up?

Do your employees feel valued, respected, and appreciated?

Decent chance their answer and yours are very different.

Son, i’m busting my butt to have our answers match.

 

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