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Do You Need A “Super Happy Fun Day?”

I have enjoyed the work of Dean Jackson and John Reese from the internet marketing space for close to three years now. I needed a kick in the butt a couple of weeks ago, so I replayed one of my favourite audio interviews from John Reese and Tony Robbins.

Hang on… I am not going to go in to a long-winded technically explanation of internet marketing theory. Rather, I want to tell you about an incredible concept called “Super Happy Fun Days”.

John and Tony started to speak about this on the audio interview, and Tony wanted all the details. Dean Jackson created the concept, and John Reese would take part in these events when possible. They are good friends. The “rules” are as follows (to the best of my memory):

  • The event was at least 9 hours long
  • Two major activities had to be completed (ie a golf game and/or a movie were typically included)
  • Two meals had to be consumed
  • Other fun activities were completed (to fill in the extra time)

I can “hear the comments” now coming off the page as your read this. Everyone is busy, running  like chicken’s with their head’s cut off. 9 hours of fun is impossible!

It is if you want it to be!

  • How often could you pencil in “Super Happy Fun Days” throughout the year?
  • If nine-hour blocks of time were not always possible, how much time could you commit to?
  • When you look back on your life, will look fondly remember all the work that you did, or the fun, kinship and laughter that you had along the way?

Always remember, if you don’t block off time to do these activities, they won’t get done. Treat them like a business meeting in your calendar. You wouldn’t skip those right 🙂

Saturday Music Memories – Will, Jaden, Jazzy & ??

http://mashable.com/2013/05/24/alfonso-ribeiro-will-jaden-smith-carlton-dance/

You gotta have fun in life, bottom line! These gentlemen prove that on a recent live video recorded on BBC TV.

Their energy and passion for life is contagious!

A special guest arrives at the 3:45 mark. YOU DON’T want to miss it!

I dare you not to hum some of this as you remember your youth!

For all my American friends – Happy Memorial Day Long Weekend!

The Five Star 5 – Lessons I’ve Learned From My Sons

I was looking through old “Five Star 5” posts last night, and this one caught my attention. As many of you know, I now have two sons, and this message is more powerful as I watch both of them grow and develop each day!

I was looking for an old picture on my computer recently, and ended up spending an hour watching old videos of my son. Wow time flies by! It seems like only yesterday he uttered his first word, took his first step, and spent his first day at pre-school! Now my soon to be six-year-old is off to grade 1 in a little over a  month.

Sometimes we get so focused on raising them and just getting through the day, we forget how much they are developing at this young age and shaping who they will become in the future. There are lessons that we can all learn from kids, when we take the time to really watch what they are doing.

Here are five lessons that I have learned along the way from my best bud!

  • Smile and laugh when possible
  • Always be asking questions and trying new things
  • Don’t get frustrated when things don’t go your way
  • Try to do a good job at whatever you are doing, but don’t worry about being perfect
  • Be silly sometimes, it is ok!

And a bonus lesson…..

  • Be a good friend

Saturday Music Memories – Just Watch!

I still watch this several times a month. Close to 77 million people have enjoyed this as well. It is hard to describe how awesome I think this is.

A true example of how cool the human spirit can be, and how we should enjoy the journey in unique and creative ways!