X Factor

        

 

 

 

                                                                                       Edition 428 Monday 21/05/18

 

Hi,did you hear the one about the cockateil who flew into the local café and asked for a latte?

True story….well except for the latte but last week our lost cockateil Tommy flew into the local café after disappearing 8 days previously from our backyard 1km away. He landed on a surprised patrons shoulder chirping “hi Tom Tom” hi Tom Tom” and wolf whistling his heart out(specially trained) much to everyones amusement. He was happy not to resist arrest and even happier when reunited with Christine and Fletcher later that day…….what a survival story against massive odds, what are the chances??.......as someone who had written him off I am in shock and still cant believe it!

Fletcher reckons Tommys amazing return proves the old adage never give up and never give in!

Something funny about being careful what you wish for is quite often you get exactly that!In my case incredibly it happened twice in 8 days with the disappearance and then the reappearance of my best bird mate Tom Tom (yeah right). …we have had a chat and agreed on a new MOU (memo of understanding)as we embark on a new chapter of our off again on again relationship (funny as) !

Crikey what a roller coaster week, so pleased my family is reunited and happy……Cheers Jonesey.

 

Kate and Lily reckon it’s a miracle they admit they never saw coming!!

 

 

 

“The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone but the things you do for others remain as your legacy.”Kalu Kalu

 

I was lucky enough to get the chance to talk to Fletchers class about recycling.

I am a big believer in the importance of leaving a sustainablity legacy for our kids.

They are our future generation of leaders so it makes sense to share time with them.

It is this time when they are young that forms their beliefs and values for life.

What better belief or value to instill than one of creating a sustainable future.

I was pleasantly surprised at the interest and concentration level at 5 years old.

There was a genuine interest in diverting waste from landfill and reduce ,reuse, recycle!

Then I realised why it went so well because I was so passionate and animated.

I didn’t notice it at the time but had totally morphed into teaching mode and loved it.

It’s the same when I spend time reading to Fletcher or his friends or on the footy field.

If you truly love what you are doing and believe unconditionally in it then it will show.

When you speak, mentor or teach do it from the heart and connect with your audience.

You will know when you have achieved this connection because it will be magnetic.

X factor is not something you are born with it is something you generate from within.

The only way you will ever do this is by sharing your passion with others from the heart.

Sadly too many talented/gifted people miss this opportunity to create a lasting legacy.

Instead they get fixated on fame and fortune and lose sight of what is truly important.

Some come round but others sadly grow old bitter with regret and angry with the world.

They blame others for their perceived bad luck or misfortune instead of looking inwards.

I am not famous or rich but I feel more wealthy and fortunate than those I know who are.

My richness is generated from the smiles and laughter of those I mentor and coach.

This feeling is priceless and money cant or will never buy anything that comes close!!

 

“All good men and women must take responsibility to create legacies that will take the next generation to a level we could only imagine.” Jim Rohn