Donald Driver on words, social media, bullying, and victory (#DisneySMMC)

Jennifer just returned from the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration (#DisneySMMC) in Walt Disney World. One presenter stood out as she was headed home.

Donald Driver told stories from his own life (you’ll have to listen to hear those!), and four profound lessons for all of us.

WHY do you do what you do?

Your words can be used to bring pain and shame, or they can bring positive change.

Think before you speak.

“It only takes a second to say harsh words, but it can take a lifetime for someone to get over hearing them.” – Donald Driver

If you’re not trying to inspire, encourage, or change someone’s life, why are you doing it?

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Find out what makes you tick, and share that.

The thing you are wired to do will come naturally to you. There may be obstacles and difficulties, but it will feel right.

TAKEAWAYS

1. Why do you do what you do? If you’re not doing it to inspire people or change your world, why are you doing it?

2. How are you using your words? Are you bringing pain and shame or positive change and encouragement?

3. What have you not said because you think there is time? Call out the good when you see it. Tell someone what they mean (or what they did means) to you.

4. What do you value? What makes you you, what are you wired to do?

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RESOURCES & MENTIONS

My Biggest Takeaway from the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration on Delightful.Life

Quickie Stands up to a Bully by Donald Driver (Just one of a series of “Quickie” books!)

Call Out the Good on Delightful.Life

Kids on Blogs and Social Media – A Mother’s Day video from #DisneySMMC 2015

The Donald Driver Story (Bryan John, youtube)

The Donald Driver Foundation

From Homeless to Hero: My Journeys on and off Lambeau Field by Donald Driver[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4979956/height/360/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/” height=”360″ width=”450″]