Paradox – Page 17 – Disney Brand Loyalty Keynote Speaker

Balancing wonderful dreams and harsh realities

Balancing wonderful dreams and harsh realities is something that suddenly became apparent in 1999. Thus began the initiation (with a full time passion) of destroying that false perception, after observing an unintentional message that transformation is only possible when Magic is involved.

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The degree-of-difficulty paradox in breaking habits?

Florida vanity license plate — Car next to us at Church. A reminder we are in charge of our habits.

The degree-of-difficulty paradox in breaking habits? Since both bad habits and good habits are hard to break, we would not be a great leader if we did not focus on good habits.

The real temptation is at the beginning though. Bad habits are easier to start because they medicate, distract, or entertain us. This is perfect for the busy, overwhelmed leader who could use some relief. No?

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The one interesting paradox about power and leadership

Big theater in the round stage at Orange County Convention Center — being onstage can feel powerful, it can also feel vulnerable

The unexplainable joy from becoming our own true, authentic self is the stuff not covered in most leadership books.

Why?

My theory is because most successful leaders got there for personal glory, not for authenticity.

Human nature is survival of the fittest. Dog eat dog. Yada yada.

True power is in not needing it.

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Dear Son, in the long run, here’s how we catch happiness

empty room with wooden floors — Purpose versus money – one might leave us empty

Dear Son, in the long run, here’s how we catch happiness:

We don’t catch happiness by doing work that chases profits.

We catch happiness by doing work that chases purpose.

And when our purpose is unclear, money becomes even more alluring.

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