Unapologetic for being organized (and driven)

Mr Fredricksen from Disney Pixar UP
Last night using iPhone (screen capture) while watching UP in our Family room.

 

Unapologetic for being organized (and driven).

And you should be too. Never let anyone convince you your dream is too big, or too much work.

A specific post inspired what you’re reading now.

Why?

It was the gut reaction comment written to Bob. Sharing it now to capture the spirit of today’s five posts – no guts, no glory:

 

Thank you Bob, you are kind and generous to take time out to read and comment. People are very busy.

Eventually, close friends and colleagues will learn about the fees, but no one will ever remember the six years of working two jobs seven days a week, traveling, staying healthy, spending $80k on 72 months of operating expenses for the first six years, not making a dime (on the second job, my only job now), and never paying myself any salary, ever.

No one will ever know the countless times the thought of quitting seemed like the educated and practical choice.

The only thing more remarkable than the speaking fee is the indomitable will to make a difference.

Have an awesome weekend.

Luck favors the determined.

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Hope you are prepared for the fight of your life

Vista Print Stamps for Mid Life Celebration
Three book stamps to creativity fix a HUGE book challenge

 

A LinkedIn social media connection shared their marketing promotional video and asked for feedback. It was well done and there were few things things to suggest.

However the one question that was obvious was what other marketing channels was she going to use besides LinkedIn.

She replied that she asked Family and friends on Facebook, but the attention she received on Facebook was dismal.

This supported the one hope that was shared, “Hope you are prepared for the fight of your life”.

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The Glorious Part Of Risk During Midlife Is That It’s Even Riskier To Not Take The Risk

There's small risk, like climbing a little higher for a seat...
And then there's huge risk, having a dream many aren't ready for...

Both photos were taken from the same spot. But both have very different interpretations, although the theme (risk) is the same.

Some midlife adults take small risks and a few go large. But most Baby Boomers do neither. If you’re reading this, this either excites you or you’ll never come back. Perfect!

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All We Can Do Is Try

LinkedIn
LinkedIn

Yesterday, an unsolicited LinkedIn invitation reached my inbox. Being an open networker on LinkedIn and Twitter, I gladly accepted Matt’s LinkedIn invite.

Social media tools really are like anything else in life – you get out of it what you put into it. Period.

Did you know social media has surpassed pornography as the number one Internet activity?

We often hear of blind spots, mostly with a negative connotation.

But not yesterday:  “Great profile and great blogs. It seems you live your life as you present it.”

When you’re a small business startup, you are everything: Visionary, Marketing, PR, HR, Finance, Spokesperson, Ambassador, Idea Creator, Innovator, Spiritual Director, Artistic Director, Secretary, Networker, Errand Boy, Office Manager, “Gopher”, Rookie, CEO, Janitor, and everything else.

All you can do is try. But until you actually try it on your own, you have no idea.

I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.

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Twitter = jeffnoelmidlife
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Who Dat?

We Met In An Interview
We Met In An Interview

If a picture is worth a thousand words….

Recently was in the right place at the right time. Ever have lucky days like that?  Days where you just happen to be in the right place at the right time, for the right reasons?

Hope today is a day like that for you. You know, the harder you work, the luckier you get. Not making that up. It’s true.