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Business as unusual

WWDC 2016 Keynote — Apple is simplicity in motion.

Business as unusual.

What is possible at work?

Coming up in three weeks will be the one year anniversary of zeroing out my email inbox, sent, and trash folders.

No easy task.

However, beginning the day with empty (except what came in while sleeping) folders changes things.

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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.

It’s who you know

Hyatt Regency jogging map — Parked car near this sign, which was a good sign (karma).

Hyatt Regency near Disney Springs — Yesterday, June 6…just an “i was here” photo.

Hyatt Regency lobby near Disney Springs — Spectacular lobby.

Hyatt Regency visitor's pass — Received VIP treatment.

It’s who you know.

So i called Kim. She’s a Sales manager at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, about six miles from our driveway.

She’ll run the proposal past her GM and Director.

Our boys attended elementary school together. We attended the same school plays. We run the same 5k’s. i trust Kim and she trusts me.

So yeah, it’s who you know.

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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.

Immediate gut reaction was an emphatic, “No!”

Cinderella Castle — One of her field experiences will be Disney’s backstage tour, “Keys to the Kingdom”.

Facebook message out of nowhere: “Hey, are you interested in doing a three-day program in Orlando?”

Her fee is low, in my opinion.

Immediate gut reaction was an emphatic, “No!”

But, practicing patience, i paused and thought about what i’d be giving up if i didn’t accept her offer. i sensed a greater value than just the money.

We had a nice (and brief) phone conversation. i still have content questions, agenda questions, and ethical questions. Hopeful all those will pass with flying colors when we talk again in a few days.

Then the only question remaining is, “”Can we agree on a fee.”

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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.

Would you ignore it even if it could change your world?

Notice the photo below, in the upper right corner, the time reads 3:01am EST. This is 12:01am in Cupertino, Apple HQ.

Apple Watch opening day — Logged in and ready to go the second it became available.

If someone came along with tools to allow you to speak up, build a platform and show the way, would you?

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No time for lunch in the past 30 years?

Disney's SunTrust Building atrium. — View from the fourth floor of Disney’s SunTrust office building.

No.

Not in the past 30 years did Cheryl and i have lunch together. Countless dinners at Disney, but never lunch. Why? The pace is fast at Disney. Outsiders have no idea.

We also did not have lunch together a few days ago after the first paying, post Disney speaking gig.

Made an honest attempt. But with Cheryl being out sick all week, it made a really good argument for staying in the office.

In hindsight, i could have brought lunch into her office.

Live and learn.

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