One HUNDRED More Steps
About six years ago, I was working as a Sales Manager at
Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, and I had something I needed to share with one
of my colleagues in the office.
First, I thought about sending them an email…but I wasn’t
sure if the message would come across clearly enough. Then, I thought about giving them a call…still didn’t seem
like that would be quite enough of a personal
touch. Next, I printed a
couple documents to show them the next time they stopped by my office…it was at
that point when I said to myself, “this might save them time and actually help them
if I take this to them now, instead of waiting until later…their office isn’t
too far down the hallway…maybe I’ll just go one more step, and take
it to them now…”
Sure enough, delivering the documents in-person, to their
office and engaging in a quick dialogue, fully explaining the context of the
situation helped them out, made perfect sense to them, and most importantly
seemed to really save them time and add value to their day…judging by the genuine
thanks and appreciation I received
from my colleague. I remember just walking a bit taller, with a little more bounce in my step and a big smile on my face, just knowing that the little extra step made a positive difference. (note the operative word - them - taking the focus off of myself and focusing on them was the key, resulting in a much more fulfilling and rewarding day for me in the end.)
It was then, on that day, that I started really thinking
about this concept or idea of going OneMoreStep. For years I talked about it with my friends, family, coworkers,
bosses, etc. On January 31st,
2011, I decided to start writing about it.
The OneMoreStepRevolution blog was born…
I started writing about the topic, sharing stories,
thoughts, experiences, and principles that I’ve learned along the way. Some come from lessons I’ve learned
from my parents, coaches, and/or teachers growing up in Kentucky while other
posts have been inspired by books I’ve read or life experiences. Other posts I’ve shared just because I’ve had a thought that
helped me get through a challenging day or a tough time…and my hope in sharing that thought on the blog is that it helps or
inspires someone else when they read it.
I like to write, and I like to speak to people about these
principles…but most of all I absolutely love the thought of inspiring people to go OneMoreStep in
life or at work, in hopes that they have a better day today than they did yesterday…all because they made a positive
difference in the lives of those around them.
As much as I enjoy writing and speaking about going
OneMoreStep, I don’t do it for me…I do it for you.
I appreciate the OneMoreStepRevolution community liking, sharing, retweeting, commenting,
emailing, forwarding, and responding to each post in the last 18
months. Together we’ve sent posts
from this blog to all 50 states in this country and 140 countries around the world.
Last week, the OneMoreStepRevolution blog published its 100th Post. Just as we’ve shared since January 31st,
2011…we share with you here, on this post, in one location all 100
Posts. I hope this post
and future posts continue to be a source of inspiration to you and others to keep looking up and going OneMoreStep…
All 100 Posts for the road...
Logo art provided by Barkofski Design in Winter Garden, FL. I called my long time friend and former roommate, Steve Barkofksi, last week and told him that we've reached 100 Posts. I asked him if he thought it would be cool to have a "100 Posts" logo and if he had a few minutes, could he draw one up. Two days later he emailed me...he didn't draw up one, he drew up six...and said, "here's a few ideas...we can always mix and match...let me know which ones you like...and let me know if I can do anything else..." Stevo, being Stevo...going OneMoreStep as usual. Thanks, Steve!
I'd love your feedback - which posts you've enjoyed the most, and why...as well as what topics, stories, or experiences you would like to read more about in future posts or books I write.
Email me at tscott21@gmail.com. Tweet me @TSCOTT1502, and join the OneMoreStepRevolution Community page on Facebook by clicking here...
OneMoreStep…the concept – January 31st, 2011
Keep Doing the Little Things… - February 2nd, 2011
It’s Friday…Finish Strong… - February 4th, 2011
Everybody’s Talking…How About Listening?
– February 9th, 2011
I Like a Girl…But… - February 13th, 2011
Avis Makes Magic? – February 15th, 2011
Be “Around” the Ball – February 20th, 2011
It’s My Job – February 28th, 2011
FRED Friday
– March 3rd, 2011
Everybody Has “Stuff” – March 7th, 2011
The Name Game – March 14th, 2011
FRED Friday…Meet Paul from U-Haul –
March 17th, 2011
Don’t Miss It – March 24th, 2011
How Did We Make Them Feel? – March 30th,
2011
Touch People – April 5th, 2011
FRED Friday…Meet Van – April 7th, 2011
Don’t Give Up – April 10th, 2011
Lead With Love – April 17th, 2011
FRED Friday…Meet Jennifer Le – April 21st,
2011
Start Fresh – April 24th, 2011
Lessons From Mom – May 2nd, 2011
FRED Friday…My Brighton Experience – May 5th, 2011
Just Be Nice – May 9th, 2011
Do It Anyway – May 17th, 2011
FRED Friday…Tech Magic – May 20th 2011
Anything…Anytime…Anywhere – May 26, 2011
Let ‘em Know You Were There – June 1st, 2011
FRED Friday…Lou Saved the Day – June 3rd, 2011
D-Day…Reflection & Perspective – June 6th, 2011
I Wanted to Be Like Him – June 13th, 2011
FRED Friday…Meet Captain Melanie – June 17th, 2011
86,400 Seconds in a Day – June 20th, 2011
StairMaster – June 27th, 2011
Second Half – July 7th, 2011
FRED Friday…Meet Carlos, the Disneyland
Fred – July 8th, 2011
Life…It’s What We Make It – July 11th, 2011
FRED Friday…Mr. Dunn, the Chick-Fil-A Fred – July 15th, 2011
The OneMoreStep Trifecta – July 24th, 2011
FRED Friday…Meet Ellen Ruel – July 29th, 2011
Hugs, Handshakes, & Hi-5’s – August 10th, 2011
FRED Friday…Meet Holly – August 12th, 2011
FRD Friday…Meet “V”, the Day Changer – August 26th, 2011
Kitchen Table – August 29th, 2011
FRED Friday…Remember 9-11, Ten Years Later – September 9th, 2011
OneMoreStep Moments – September 20th, 2011
FRED Friday…Meet Amy, the Miracle Fred – September 23rd, 2011
Persistence Wears Resistance – October 3rd, 2011
“Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish” – Steve Jobs – October 6th, 2011
FRED Friday…Meet Brandon, the Problem
Solver – October 7th,
2011
Annoyed Today, Expert Tomorrow – October 18th, 2011
It’s About People – October 24th, 2011
FRED Friday…Meet Mike – October 28th, 2011
Practice… - November 2nd, 2011
FRED Friday…Meet Rob – November 3rd, 2011
It’s a Small World…Be Happy – November 13th, 2011
Give “Thanks” – November 21st, 2011
Be Curious – December 6th, 2011
Content is King…With a Twist – December 15th, 2011
Believe – December 19th, 2011
Sometimes… - January 5th, 2012
FRED Friday…Meet Marcos – January 13th, 2012
Dream Diligently – January 16th, 2012
Leaders Elevate – January 30th, 2012
Today is the Day – February 10th, 2012
FRED Friday…Meet Ms. “D” – February 17th, 2012
Trying vs. Doing…MTXE – February 29th, 2012
When Leaders LEAD – March 5th, 2012
Earning the Ball vs. Wanting the Ball – March 14th, 2012
Remembering My Friend, Derek Brown – March 20th, 2012
Mistakes & HAKUNA MATATA Moments – March 25th, 2012
Up – March 29th, 2012
Seriously, Why So Serious – April 1st, 2012
Never Always Sunny – April 2nd, 2012
Good… - April 6th, 2012
The Magic of Understanding – April 11th, 2012
Feelings are the CAUSE, not the effect – April 19th, 2012
First, Choose HOPE, then spread it – April 24th, 2012
Commencement and Moments in Time – May 2nd, 2012
Lessons From Mom – 2.0 – May 8th, 2012
FRED Friday…Meet Boston – May 11th, 2012
Make Believe – May 14th, 2012
The Opportunity of Clear Expectations – May 18th, 2012
We’re the Lucky Ones – May 23rd, 2012
FRED Friday on Memorial Day…a Thank You – May 27th, 2012
Swings – May 29th, 2012
The Ride – June 4th, 2012
FRED Friday…Meet Abbey & her Partners,
the Starbucks Freds – June 8th,
2012
Fountains in the Desert – June 9th, 2012
There – June 10th, 2012
Once Upon a Time is Now – June 14th, 2012
Environmentality – June 26th, 2012
FRED Friday…Meet the i-phone Code Red Freds – June 29th, 2012
Only Time Will Tell… - July 8th, 2012
FRED Friday…Meet Augusta Scott, the Zappos
Coach – July 19th,
2012
Credit vs. Benefit & Who Cares – July 26th, 2012
Walk – July 31st, 2012
Represent Your Nation – August 10th, 2012
Good People – August 16th, 2012
FRED Friday…Birthday Well-Wishes, FREDShips, & a Team of Freds – August 17th, 2012
Are You Winning? – August 29th, 2012
You have been an inspiration through perspiration. I remember when you put the first post up. You have motivated me more than you will ever know.l I only hope that I can add a little bit of joy to what you do. Thanks Taylor, you are awesome!!!!
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Keep up the good posts,I love reading them. They all are so encouraging.
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