Hello Groovers.
I hope you’re all having a great Friday (or Thursday depending on where you are) and I hope that you are continuing to create momentum, continuing to stay committed to the goals you’ve set and I trust that today will be amazing for you because you have chosen that.
I’m gonna have fun today.
I’ve made that decision.
I may even misbehave a little.
Today there will be no video post (sorry, it will be up in the next few days) as I have a crazy-busy day of commitments here in the thriving metropolis of Melbourne, starting with a talk to six hundred 5-12 year-olds at St. Joan of Arc Primary School in about an hour from now (cute huh?), followed by filming my Foxtel show from the National Fitness Expo in the city and then a bunch of meetings with clever people.
So rather than me inspire, motivate or educate you today, I have a challenge for you…
Why don’t YOU step out of your own issues (metaphorically) for a day or so and ‘be the change’. Leave your (emotional) garbage in the bin (forever would be good) and get yourself in a different head-space for a while (you might have some fun too).
Why don’t you commit a random act of kindness, generosity or selflessness today and do something where there’s nothing to gain for you.
Stop being strategic for a moment and just be nice… crazy I know.
Call me old-fashioned.
Maybe something significant… above and beyond your normal fabulousness (a word).
No agenda.
Surprise you, surprise someone else, do it with absolute commitment and sincerity and tell me what you learn/experience.
It’s amazing how the act of genuinely investing time, love and energy into others actually heals, develops and changes US for the better… without even trying to do that!!
There’s a lesson for you.
Lemme know how you go.
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Hi Craig,
All th very best for your talks and meetings today and for the talk at the Expo too… You’ll knock ‘em dead for sure (metaphorically)
Hi Asma.
Are you encouraging me?
I love that.. so nice!!
Thanks.
Hope you do something amazing today!
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Okay Guru, I’m gonna do something big – I’ll get back to you. Thanks for the prompt. Even when you don’t post, you post. What’s that about?
Hi Seb.
I’m no Guru but thanks for the vote of confidence.
I’m waiting for the update.
Cheers.
Ahh, you see, there’s no coincedence
).. I just posted this quote on my own blog, on.. yep, random acts of kindness:
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia
And indeed, an act of kindness blesses both the receiver AND the giver…
So, I have to say, really love this post Craig, thanks!!
Good luck on (and enjoy!) your commitments today,
Ellen
Hi Ellen.
Great minds… Well that’s what we’ll tell ourselves!
Peace and Hugs.
Hey Guru Man. Tonight I helped an old dude who’s car had died. I pushed him for like a mile! He wanted to pay me. I said no even though I need the cash. It felt good. It’s weird to not be selfish because that’s all I’ve ever been.
Thanks Man.
Hi Craig!
Does it count that I am leaving in 7 minutes to take my team to lunch?
Good luck at Network… no doubt you’ll rock… or wait has it already happened…?
Yeah probably, we in the states are soooo five minutes ago
Sure you were awesome!
Rest up busy man… er guru!
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Tami
Depends Tam… who’s paying?
BTW, No matter how hard you try, you’ll always be a day behind. We Aussies actually lead the world, we just keep it quiet! We will love you all… despite the time delay and George W.
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What it’s like living in yesterday anyway?
LOL.
Hey.. could that be a new post?
Hmmm.
Seb DUDE!!
You what?
Good for you man.
The irony of selfishness is that generally the ‘selfish’ end up with less and the ‘selfless’ end up with more!
Crazy huh?
Not my rule… just how it is.
Keep learning Buddy and keep me (us) updated.
Nice work Grasshopper.
Hey buddy…….
Have an AMAZING day…..
You will be AWESOME as always….
The people down at Network are in for a real treat….
Hope its one of the 3 good ones!!!!
Be good….
Huge day ahead!!!
KK
XXX
I paid… but with my expense account… can I have half credit?
You’re never suppose to live in yesterday… that’s why your windshield is so large and your rearview mirror is so small… only look back occasionally, maybe a glance periodically but your focus should be on what’s ahead!
As for the time difference… its an obstacle… not a barrier!
I am only jealious when its Friday there… but on the flip side… your Monday is my Sunday… its all good then!
Don’t get me started on George…
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Tami
Good luck today… extra hugs ()()()
What a great idea! I hadn’t read it until this morning (Saturday) but I must have picked up on this post yesterday. Out of the blue I decided to call my Mum and pop in for an unplanned visit and take her some healthy chicken and salad for dinner. She really appreciated it because she wasn’t feeling well enough to cook dinner. By the end of my visit, she was up off the couch, giggling and chatting away like she hadn’t been ill earlier when I got there. I told her about your message to her and she was really touched, thank you!!
I think people really underestimate what taking time out of your busy life to make someone else’s day brighter really means to that person.
The added bonus is that selfishly it makes you feel good too that you have been able to brighten someone else’s day just by being there for them and doing something to help them out.
Regards,
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Rae
Awwww Craig,
You big old softie you.
But it did make me finish the knitting for overseas that I had forgotton about…..
Cheers
Janine
Hey Craig,
how was fitness expo?
Would love a video on your presentation???
Matt
HI Craig,
Haven’t visited in awhile, but it looks like things are going just great!
Hi Kate.
It was fun!
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Thanks Tam.
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ps – no credit.
Hi Rae,
nice to hear.
Good work!
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Hi Janine.
Soft… don’t ruin my rep!
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Hi Matt.
If you contact ‘Network’ you might be able to get an audio copy..
It went well, thanks.
Have a great week.
Hi Therapydoc,
I still have all my issues…. but depsite that, things are great!!
I hope you’re well.. ( )