Disney Brand Loyalty Keynote Speaker
Five daily blogs about life's 5 big choices on five different sites.
Dear son, thank you for your patience and understanding while I travel. Remember, the soldier from Sunday night’s Extreme Makeover: Home Addition?
At least we get to see each other a few days each week.
Lambeau Field, home of the Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers.
An 18-hour travel day, 3 hours sleep, and then give a day-long speech in hopes of changing the world. Priceless.
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Balance can ruin a career, and it can save a career.
I heard a story about Walt Disney’s wife, secretary and even his physician, all saying, “Walt, you need to get a hobby or you’ll work yourself into an early grave.”
Having the distraction of a hobby can actually make you sharper, more focused, more creative, more observant.
And if your hobby not only fuels your passion, but also teaches you more than you could have ever imagined, imagine that!
People who study Walt Disney’s life know that he was labeled by many as crazy. And that he insisted on nothing short of perfection. Always aim for perfection he’d say, and settle for excellence.
This is how life works. We face countless challenges. People may call us crazy, demanding.
They may also call us passionate, purposeful, visionary.
A real, work life saver.
Our self-image, in many cases, is tied to our title at work.
Our title at work is tied to our reputation.
Our reputation is tied to our habits.
Our habits are tied to our insecurities.
Our insecurities are tied to our self-image.
Now that we’ve come full-circle, so what?
So, balance doesn’t do much for your reputation, unless you have people you love, who are more important than your career.
But that doesn’t do much for your reputation.
Balance can save your career.
But…..but…..but……
But nothin’.
If only I had spent more time at the office…..
Balance can ruin your career.
What the….
Are you kidding me?
Nope.