Walt Wednesdays

I have never been an avid reader. Sure I like to read, and pour over things from time to time, but I've never really been one to just sit down and curl-up with a book - at least it's not normally my first choice of recreational activity. My lovely bride loves to do just that. Not me. I do love to read to my kids, and of course I've done the obligatory reading in school, and from time-to-time will find a book that intrigues me. With all of that said, I will admit that my absolute favorite book is actually nearly 1,600 pages long (and I've read it 7 times in my life)... a book that has been transformed into countless film adaptations and one stunning, majestic and absolutely incredible stage musical - a musical that is currently celebrating 25 years of productions around the globe - LES MISERABLES. But I'm not posting to write about Victor Hugo's classic - rather to introduce you to a book about my other favorite topic - Walt Disney.  While I might not be a typically avid reader, I do voraciously devour almost any books about the man who transformed the 20th century in so many wonderful ways. Walt was a visionary. A creative genius. A legend in his own right. My shelves are literally FILLED with books about Walt and the theme parks.


Recently I acquired a new book and I just can't put it down. It really speaks to things that I have attempted to do throughout my own life, even though I am no where near as creative, inspired or inspirational as Mr. Disney was. The book is called, "How  To Be Like Walt: Capturing the Disney Magic Every Day of Your Life", written by Pat Williams.  If you can get a copy of it yourself, I would highly recommend it. It covers 17 lessons from Walt's life that we could all employ to make ourselves, and our surroundings better. Lessons such as:

• Make Your Family Your Top Priority
• Dare to Do the Impossible
• Become an Animated Leader
• Dealing with Loss
• Plus Every Experience
• Be the Person God Made You to Be
• and many others.

I haven't worked my way all the way through it yet, but it has been very enjoyable, with practical tips, suggestions and concepts that anyone can apply to their own situation in life. If you do get a copy of it, or have already read through it yourself - let me know what you think (or thought) of it.