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[McNair Wilson]

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> In the Autumn of 2007 the tectonic plates in my life shifted. Some  
> had been out of sync for quite a while—dislodged from years of  
> accumulated trauma. Bad posture (internally and externally) leads to  
> worse conditions. This is a report on the ups and not-so-ups in  
> making the necessary course corrections for clarity,  strength, and  
> health in physical, professional, financial, and spiritual areas. A  
> choice to realign the plates. All of that effects emotional and  
> mental well being.
>  > > Reply to: bigdesk at McNairWilson.com < <
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> { habit (as in “custom”)n: a pattern of behavior acquired through  
> frequent repetition; an established custom; a way of always doing  
> the same activity }
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> Ch-ch-changes Update
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> The good news: I’m not perfect. Old habits, born of years of  
> repetition, are not easily, nor quickly changed or improved.  
> Implementing new changes in my life—for discipline, diet, and destiny 
> —has been a struggle. It is, though, a challenge worth the effort.  
> The trick has been not to measure everyday, but to keep moving  
> forward. (Having my pal, Wes Roberts, checking in is a huge on all  
> levels.)
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> “The best way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”
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> 							~ Walt Disney
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> Discipline
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> There exists now the habit of walking, daily, in my life. I have  
> recently added friends walking with me. I have two friends that have  
> each committed to one day a week and I am looking for two more. With  
> four days  scheduled with a friend the other three will come along  
> more readily. We have a grand time talking, the hour sails by. The  
> days I walk alone are times of much needed reflection.
>     I am refining the habit of a daily “tah-du” list. (Thanks, Wes.)  
> Given the multiple challenges of my multiply-engaged brain (Always  
> Day Dreaming) the simple discipline of a daily to do list is LIFE.   
> I create a list of the five must do items every day, except Sunday.
>     My goal: tackle the list before engaging any other project.  
> Items are prioritized A, B, B, B, and C.  Item “A” may not be the  
> biggest, but it is the one I believe must be done first. B’s usually  
> fill a good bit of each day. The “C” item is my daily, one-hour  
> walk. I plan to remove it when I am 100% confident I have a walking  
> habit as second nature.
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> Diet
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> Changing from a graze-as-you-go eating routine to a stricter feeding  
> schedule is never easy and absolutely necessary. (I am doing Nutri- 
> System.) Though I have thrice before successfully "dieted"— losing  
> major pounds, it is never fun. (The key, for me, is continuing  
> without attachment to what I weigh today.) But now it is critical to  
> my overall health and well being. It can and will effect my  
> professional success in my ability to engage projects with  
> dependable stamina. It is also clear that being in good health is a  
> matter of integrity, as I  continue being in front of audiences  
> compelling them toward pursuing their creative best.
>     My loft is nearly a junk food-free zone. I do keep a chocolate  
> bar in the fridge for a late night nibble with a cup of tea. (A 1"  
> square hits the spot.) I have no chips or cookies—except those from  
> the Nutri-System menu. (Not bad tasting all-in-all.)
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> Destiny
>
> The job search has been far more protracted than I had even imagined  
> it might be. There are lots of openings out their—if I was an  
> accountant, programmer, engineer, or "equity compensation specialist."
>     I have a friend at Pixar Studios (!) who connected me with one  
> of their principal recruiters. I will continue to "bug" her and  
> others there—till they hire me or Jesus returns (whichever comes  
> first.)
>     I have also made contact with folks at Apple HQ and I am trying  
> nurture those contacts. I have placed applications and resume at  
> Google, Yahoo, IDEO, Tippet Studios (special effects/animation), and  
> Lucasfilm/ILM, and others.
>     I have begun  to research talent agencies who specialize in  
> creative folk. I am registered with two, so far.
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> Speaking & Consulting
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> Looking back on last fall, I see now that it was not the best idea  
> to put the word out that I was suspending my traveling, speaking,  
> consulting, and performing (my three one-man plays.) I have done a  
> little of that and it has helped in paying the monthly bills as the  
> job hunt continues apace. But cash flow, honestly, has been to thin,  
> overall.
>     Be it known to all that I am now (and until further notice)  
> available, eager, and very interested in finding consulting and  
> speaking work in the coming months (weeks, days, hours.) I love that  
> work. I miss doing it all the time, and am ready to book more  
> “McStuff”—just as soon as you call.
>     I recently performed my play, FROM UP HERE, in two back-to-back,  
> Sunday morning services at a big church here in California. I had a  
> great reception and knew—even before I was halfway through the first  
> show—that I must continue this work, now. (Seminar outlines and show  
> descriptions available, ask.)
> 	
> * I have a From Up Here performance Friday, 25 July, here in Bay  
> area. PDF poster, below, attached. It is free and open to all. Be  
> there, or be somewhere else.
>
>     For those who have used my services previously, let’s do it  
> again. You can book my creativity and brainstorming  presentations  
> (in 1, 3, 5 hour, and two-day segments) and my one-man plays  
> directly with me. (Contact info below.)
>     I have had requests from two groups to present a one-day  
> advanced speaking skills seminar in body language, characterization,  
> storytelling, and individual coaching. When those dates are  
> finalized I will alert of dates and two cities. I’d love to add your  
> city to my soon-to-be-famous “Beyond Words Tour.”
>     If your company, church team, faculty, or conference could use  
> an infusion of Imaginuity and powerful creative thinking, and /or  
> communications tools, let’s dance!
>     This is what I do best and want to be doing more—even as my job  
> hunt continues.
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> Meanwhile
>
> In January, our Creator brought a new client my way with a most  
> remarkable and brilliant new “product.” I have been consulting with  
> he and his staff since. They are nearing their launch point. At that  
> time you will all know about it.  I will let you know, if your local  
> paper or the nightly news don’t beat me to it.
>     My new friend, Brad McLeod, has been a real lifesaver both in  
> giving my mind and spirit a stimulating project to work on and  
> aiding me in keeping my landlord and the electric company smiling. I  
> hope to keep working with Brad in the future.
>
> "Hello. Is McNair there?"
>
> Please, do call and let’s chat about the possibilities of bringing a  
> good dose of McNair to your organization. Or, let's schedule a  
> rollicking performance at your church, theatre, or conference.
>     I have had invites from a couple local pastors to fill-in for  
> them while they are on Summer vacation. (I am also able to speak in  
> a church while the pastor is there.) Do not imagine you cannot  
> afford me, you can.
>     I love this work and, for the "current future", need to create  
> more opportunities to be spending more time at my favorite activity:  
> going through airport security.
>
> Finally
>
> This has not all been easy and it has not all been fun. I have had  
> moments of great learning, increased trust in my God, more than a  
> little fear about my future, and a constant thread of optimism that  
> better times are ahead. I agree with my friend Jeanette Cliff George  
> who says,
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> "God's timing is perfect, but he has missed several opportunities to  
> be early."
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> Funnily enough, I have recently slipped into a period of high  
> creative energy for both my writing (outlined a dozen new book  
> projects, so far) and getting my loft organized for better living,  
> working and creating.
>
> Holding me steady and on course has been a small team of friends,  
> advisors and confidants: the tireless Wes and Judy Roberts, Steve  
> and Elaine Musick, Curtis Fletcher, Brad McLeod, my friend Al, and  
> the ever-dependable, Susan Kennedy.
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> Thanks, too, to my team of long time, sturdy friends: MaxPaul  
> Franklin, Josh & Linda, Tim & Joan, Jayne & Justus, Jim & Manya, my  
> cousin Jean, Ken & Diane, and "Danny de."
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> I will look forward to talking to any of you, soon, about grand,  
> creative collaborations. Ask you boss, your pastor, your spouse,  
> "When should we bring in McNair."

Thanks to all who emailed with your god wishes, support, questions and  
work. Thanks too, to an old, dear friend who sent pictures of the new  
baby, my computer crashed (losing several emails) before I could  
reply. RESEND the baby!
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> Smiles,
> 	hugs, and
> 		a miracle in your sock drawer tomorrow morning!
>
> McNair
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> C. McNair Wilson
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