Digital Wise Owls

True success isn’t just about achievements—it’s about living with integrity, purpose, and fulfillment. When we align our actions with our values, we end each day with a deep sense of peace, knowing we’ve given our best to what truly matters. ♻️ I hope you found this valuable, please share with your network. 📌As a seasoned finance and operations leader with years of experience, I am passionate about organizational leadership and developing future leaders. I am currently seeking my next opportunity and welcome connections to discuss how my expertise can add value to your organization.📈 Click "Follow" and 🔔 #Encouragement #PositiveVibes #StayMotivated #ChooseHappiness #SpreadKindness #PositiveMindset #InspirationDaily #BelieveInYourself #LiftEachOtherUp #BeTheChange #StayPositive #GoodVibesOnly

Spent today cleaning the house Reorganizing the family room Rocket was impressed that I have this hidden talent My wife was grateful that I took action to improve the spacing of the room Mission accomplished! My next big goal is to do the same with my “mind” room It will take more than a day for this huge cleanup project Lots of cob webs collected due to the lack of maintenance over five decades Although I have been retired over a year, I have left quite the mess Just too tired to do anything about it Now it’s time for a major spring cleaning What will it take? I need to sweep my mind with lots of tender loving care Sourced deep from the heart’s well I am drilling for the #loveenergy It’s my fuel to live with conviction Being true to myself In my best version Day after day Never taking the present moment for granted Embracing one day at a time With an open mind Open heart Being truly in love with life To awaken my soul And unlock the powers of my awareness And experience this precious life to the fullest For happiness, joy, and service Let the good times roll Please follow Digital Wise Owls 🦉 More to come…

Open your eyes wide Will you see everything all at one time? No, there will be many things Let’s hope your Vision will capture the most important things in the path And make the best of what’s in front of you That is the magic of the present moment When you do, your heart will open wide and serve as your compass to your destination It unleashes the #loveenergy To take you to your promised land You are the captain of your ship You have the control at the wheels Here, Rocket and I are enjoying the scenery We have a trusted partner as our driver This journey is much more meaningful with the people who will never leave you That’s an experience not to be missed Relax and enjoy the ride Please follow Digital Wise Owls 🦉 More to come…

I’ve recently retired about a year ago I’m 62 and will be turning 63 later this year Nowadays, I’m more in tuned with the present moment and less so about the future I’m more like a bear in hibernation Than a man who wants to rule the world I have nothing to prove anymore right? If you know me, I try to avoid any sort of work since I’ve retired A procrastinator extraordinaire My wife can totally attest to that Isn’t this what retirement is? Let me try to explain… I’ve worked as long as I can remember Since immigrating to USA in 1971 I was eight years old Youth- newspaper delivery & blueberry picking, and some I can’t remember High school - tannery, cannery, busboy, grocery bagger, and some I can’t remember College- PT accountant After college- CPA & Finance Married years - started fast food restaurant business (9 long and grueling years) 50’s - Financial management I’ve could have done more I’ve could’ve been someone blah, blah, blah For those 50+ years I would say I’d be in the top 1% of total hours worked Looking back I’m not too proud of working so much Where was the fun and happiness? I worked my butt off because that’s all I knew how to do My family was too poor to travel for vacations All we did as a family was work, work, and work Don’t get me wrong, my parents did everything they could to have a roof over our heads and survive life We just didn’t have money, other than maybe go to a Bonanza steak (value) restaurant for a meal we could barely afford The biggest regret I have to this day was that I didn’t do enough for my parents Fast forward to today I’m as lazy as a sleeping bear Although I don’t sleep for days on end, I do lean towards inactivity and afternoon naps Isn’t retirement meant for lounging around? My wife has been totally supportive Rocket says join the club Guess what happens when Rocket and I are alone together? Nothing much Except me taking care of Rocket I do that with a happy heart Just imagine the diversity of activities here Less is better right? I’m tired for being tired Doing nothing maybe harder than work Is this really retirement until… I hope not Isn’t the 60’s the new 20’s? I have many more great years left I’m eating healthy Exercising every day I get a good nights sleep But I do get restless with some energy to burn So I ask these questions Why am I here now? To have personal and financial success? No more corner suite aspirations Not with no job Then what for? Being present As a blessed husband to a kind and beautiful wife and a Father of three brilliant sons, including Rocket What more can I ask for They provide me with the strength to be free To have courage Be my true self Be my best version As a family man In my off hours… I’m here for you I’m the #heartcollector 💚 And the founder of Digital Wise Owls 🦉 To advise and mentor courageous and humble young leaders I may not get off my chair still But I’m here to serve aspiring entrepreneurs virtually as needed Hmm… where are you?

This was me in my 40’s and 50’s Living with anger when things didn’t go my way was a common occurrence Those of you who know me here on LinkedIn might see me as someone who is quite, calm, and patient Ha! that can’t be farther from the truth Those of you who can contain your anger You are awesome Kudos to you for your self control and discipline over your emotions, especially in dealing with frustrations and disappointments I still have my moments in my 60’s, but I’ve calmed down a lot I’m not sure when was the last time when I really got angry Maybe a few months ago, or was it yesterday haha Hopefully, this is a thing of the past Because getting angry is immature and rather weak It’s triggered by the pride of your ego There is no place for anger to consume me What’s changed Joon? My conviction to not get angry Because if I may, it’s plain stupid to lose self control to anger I find that when I get angry, I lack humility and courage Now, I’ve become more aware to the triggers that might set me off I try to let the anger fizzle out whenever possible Not so easy right? The easiest escape should be to take time out and physically move myself from the situation (sometimes I find this to be difficult) But if I get real, this isn’t about self control or even applying anger management techniques I need to have peace inside So I’m working on this to align my mind to the heart… Before I go to sleep, I think about the lovely day I had When I wake up, I think about the lovely day I will have During the day I am in love with life How can anyone be angry when you are in love? Please follow Digital Wise Owls 🦉 More to come….

🎉 Celebrating 17 years on LinkedIn! 🎉 Hard to believe…. Really!??? Metrics aren’t my #missionfield YOUR heart is…… ~in a world full of self-aggrandizement….let this simply be a reminder …… that ‘values-based’ leadership, from every level - built upon integrity - impacts •corporate culture• by changing everything - why? ~because people are changed ….for good! That’s what I’m here for! Happy to tell of my journey from pharmaceutical sales rep to the ‘JoyKindler’ Kindling Joy and building out a passion project to become a sought-after keynote speaker, inspiring others to #choosejoy ….during the past year: 📈 My content on #joyatwork received 164,688 views! Glad they sparked conversations about behavioral change…..and kindling at work - increasing productivity by 30%!  I've had the privilege of following 1,142 inspiring individuals, learning from them, and staying informed on the latest trends. 🤝 I connected with 552 amazing people (too many to name) that led to exciting opportunities, forged incredible friendships •IRL• and yielded insights about •why• every company needs a Chief Joy Officer! Thank you •ALL• for being a part of my journey! #chiefjoyofficer #choosejoy #keynote #joykindler #corporateculture #changeagent #soleofbusiness #soul #motivationalspeaker

True love begins with self-awareness. Instead of seeking love outside, focus on uncovering and dismantling the walls you’ve built within yourself. When you clear those barriers, love will flow freely—both from others and from within. It’s all about embracing your worth and allowing love to naturally surround you. ♻️ I hope you found this valuable, please share with your network. 📌As a seasoned finance and operations leader with years of experience, I am passionate about organizational leadership and developing future leaders. I am currently seeking my next opportunity and welcome connections to discuss how my expertise can add value to your organization.📈 Click "Follow" and 🔔 #Encouragement #PositiveVibes #StayMotivated #ChooseHappiness #SpreadKindness #PositiveMindset #InspirationDaily #BelieveInYourself #LiftEachOtherUp

Great leaders True and courageous leaders Act in Love Please follow Digital Wise Owls 🦉 More to come…

This is a very personal project to become everything you're capable of being ⤵️ It's the project you've been putting off for years because it seems so damn daunting. This is the project that allows you to not just merely dream, but activate your dream life... Without being overwhelmed, confused, or intimidated. This project is about action, the power of momentum, and the transformational strength of an authentic & deep hope... All generated through your newly minted self-built confidence. You're about to overcome your biggest critic AND the creator of those limiting beliefs & illusionary obstacles that keep you paralyzed. → Your nasty inner judge. It's reign of terror is ending. It's influence is shrinking. It's power is vanishing. It's grip is loosening. It's voice is muting. All because you've decided to invest in you and your future! 14 minutes & 24 seconds at time. 14.4 minutes each day. 1% of your day. #Project14point4 Small steps. Done consistently. Lead to big progress. And progress sure beats the perfection of not starting. Take the risk. You're so worth it... Onward ✌️

Take Charge, Make Change! When you’re placed in a position of responsibility, don’t hesitate—take charge. Even if the decision you make isn’t perfect, you’re still setting change in motion. Leadership isn’t about always getting it right, but about creating momentum and learning from every step. Today, let’s embrace the opportunity to lead, make decisions, and drive progress. Have a great day, everyone! ♻️ I hope you found this valuable, please share with your network. 📌As a seasoned finance and operations leader with years of experience, I am passionate about organizational leadership and developing future leaders. I am currently seeking my next opportunity and welcome connections to discuss how my expertise can add value to your organization.📈 Click "Follow" and 🔔 #Leadership #Respect #Humanity #Purpose #DifferentPerspectives #KindnessMatters