Not quite the full-blown site we've been envisioning, but the Lost and Found in America website has a home page: www.lafia.org. We've even included a "Donate" button to start the fundraising process. I have set a goal of $500,000 by September 26, 2007. Gotta start somewhere. Hoping to launch the complete site by mid-July, along with a launch of the new trailer and a full DVD with bonus features available for sale.
I do have a day job, too, and lots of exciting things are happening at Platinum Studios this year. We just agreed on deal terms with Dreamworks for one of our projects, Cowboys & Aliens, and we are looking to go into production on anywhere between 1 and 4 films in our slate deals before the end of the year.
Oh yeah, and a baby on the way, also making his debut sometime around mid-July! It's going to be an exciting 2nd half of the year. Who needs sleep? Have a great holiday weekend. -B
Friday, June 29, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
It's not MY win, it's OUR win
From my friend Pat Finn: A while back at the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants, all physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for the 100 yard dash.
At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a determination to run the race to the finish and win. All, that is, except one boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times and began to cry. The other eight heard the boy. They slowed down and looked back. They all turned around and went back. Every one of them. One girl with Down's syndrome bent down and kissed him and said," This will make it better." All nine linked arms and walked across the finish line together. Everyone in the stadium stood, and the cheering went on for several minutes. People who were there are still telling the story. Why?
Because deep down we know one thing:
What matters most in this life is more than winning for
ourselves. What truly matters in this life is helping others win.
I was going to comment on this, but it stands by itself. Have a great day! -B
PS. Look for a miracle today
At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a determination to run the race to the finish and win. All, that is, except one boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times and began to cry. The other eight heard the boy. They slowed down and looked back. They all turned around and went back. Every one of them. One girl with Down's syndrome bent down and kissed him and said," This will make it better." All nine linked arms and walked across the finish line together. Everyone in the stadium stood, and the cheering went on for several minutes. People who were there are still telling the story. Why?
Because deep down we know one thing:
What matters most in this life is more than winning for
ourselves. What truly matters in this life is helping others win.
I was going to comment on this, but it stands by itself. Have a great day! -B
PS. Look for a miracle today
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Letting go
There is a term used by certain 12-step programs (and no, I don't know this from personal experience or reference) that I used to say to my friends when they were really stressed out and they needed some comedic relief: Let go, Let God! It is a funny saying if you are not particularly religious - it's like whispering "Just say no to drugs" to your brother while you are experiencing a tirade of some sort from your parents. It's said tongue in cheek. But I'm starting to change my tune about Let go, Let God.
Over the course of the last couple of years, and even more over the last several months, I have begun to believe that amazing things can be accomplished by just letting go. Deeprok Chopra talks about letting go in terms of money - that the flow of money is like that of a river and you must let go a bit to let the river run its course. In the myriad of books out today on the Laws of Attraction, letting go of certain lifelong mantras and having some faith in the universe creates the opportunity to attract life-affirming elements.
In terms of running a business, I find that when one "lets go" of complete control, a space develops where growth opportunities emerge and leaders step up to guide the ship. It's one of the most powerful experiences to see a young protege step up his/her game and claim ownership of an agenda, a meeting, a project. It is actually rather heady. I read the following quote recently:
A true leader is not the one with the most followers, but one who creates the most leaders. ~Neale Donald Walsch
This happens when you "let go, let God." Try it. I promise you'll like what happens.
-Brian
Over the course of the last couple of years, and even more over the last several months, I have begun to believe that amazing things can be accomplished by just letting go. Deeprok Chopra talks about letting go in terms of money - that the flow of money is like that of a river and you must let go a bit to let the river run its course. In the myriad of books out today on the Laws of Attraction, letting go of certain lifelong mantras and having some faith in the universe creates the opportunity to attract life-affirming elements.
In terms of running a business, I find that when one "lets go" of complete control, a space develops where growth opportunities emerge and leaders step up to guide the ship. It's one of the most powerful experiences to see a young protege step up his/her game and claim ownership of an agenda, a meeting, a project. It is actually rather heady. I read the following quote recently:
A true leader is not the one with the most followers, but one who creates the most leaders. ~Neale Donald Walsch
This happens when you "let go, let God." Try it. I promise you'll like what happens.
-Brian
Capturing the Wind
Whew! I can't believe almost a month has passed since I last posted. It hasn't been for lack of action, for sure, as our Lost and Found in America organization is starting to take shape. A new website is due to launch this week. David Riordan has accepted the role of Executive Director and we are working on our arrangement with Normand as Key Speaker of the organization. One of the things I want to be able to provide in this organization is an opportunity for young people to get involved. We need to find a way to get the film out to the college circuit - an amazing transformation could occur if the message of hope and respect can get out to our young people.
In a phone call last weekend with Alan Graham, the courageous leader of Austin-based Mobile Loaves and Fishes, he made an amazing observation. He said in our society, there is so much segregation within our communities along the lines of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and economics. But down on the street, among the homeless, circumstance does not discriminate. When our leaders, both secular and non-secular, can stand together and pledge their support for and love of ALL people, regardless of their background and socio-economic status, then we will truly have peace in the world. For our part, it starts at the community level, one life at a time.
Be on the lookout for Lost and Found in America at www.lafia.org soon!
-B
In a phone call last weekend with Alan Graham, the courageous leader of Austin-based Mobile Loaves and Fishes, he made an amazing observation. He said in our society, there is so much segregation within our communities along the lines of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and economics. But down on the street, among the homeless, circumstance does not discriminate. When our leaders, both secular and non-secular, can stand together and pledge their support for and love of ALL people, regardless of their background and socio-economic status, then we will truly have peace in the world. For our part, it starts at the community level, one life at a time.
Be on the lookout for Lost and Found in America at www.lafia.org soon!
-B
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