Tag: Book

Six days away from launching the next big thing

Disney Institute team 2009 in Chicago
Deeply indebted to my colleagues at Disney Institute. Here are some of them in 2009, in Chicago.

 

Six days away from launching the next big thing.

Back in the day, the thought of writing a single Disney book felt overwhelming.

But with…

Growth.

Confidence.

Purpose.

Now, the goal is seven Disney books.

Wait until you hear the timeline for this impossible goal.

Pretty scary.

 

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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 excitement is building quicker and higher than anticipated

Domain name auction
i’ve been using junglejeff.net for seven years. Getting the .com only required seven years of patience and intentionality.

 

The excitement to start writing the next book(s) is building quicker and stronger than anticipated.

i have six seven Disney books to write.

And a very ambitious writing schedule.

The good news is i have a foundation built on seven consecutive years of writing two-hours a day (never missing a day).

That’s a serious foundation habit.

The fear that accompanied the first book is a non-issue this go round.

That’s a pretty cool blessing feeling.

 

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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.

 

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.

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

 

How much work?

Book publishing first steps
Flashback to making the commitment to publish my first book. PS. Didn’t use the software above, but it was one of the ones i considered.

 

How much work are you willing to do to get there?

Be specific about the tradeoffs.

 

You know how people say you should never quit your day job? i worked over six years at two-plus hours a day, everyday, without missing a day – on top of my full-time Disney Institute career traveling nearly every week.

 

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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.

 

In 21 days, the focus will change yet remain the same

Donkeys near Disney University
i’d be a literal jackass to avoid this opportunity any longer.

 

In 21 days, the focus will change yet remain the same.

Will still write two hours every morning.

Will write with a different angle.

At least i hope so.

At least that’s the plan.

 

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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.