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Daniel Midson-Short @[email protected]

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Speaker, writer, 46-year-old Youtuber. Let's keep growing to


Daniel Midson-Short
1 month ago - 4 likes

Quick question... would you be interested in joining me for a weekly Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) livestream where we focus on self-improvement, spirituality, and just general life discussion? This is something that interests me, and I would really love to build more community connections and chat with people who value the same topics. ๐Ÿค”

Daniel Midson-Short
1 month ago - 20 likes

Hey friends! Thank you to everyone new who has subscribed and commented lately. Been a little while since Iโ€™ve posted here on YT. Lots going on personally and with work, all is well but just needed a little break from uploading new videos while I rethink a few things. On the plus side Iโ€™ve been reading a ton of spiritual and self-transformation books of late and have some new ideas to share in the coming months. Sitting here in Starbucks right now doing some brainstorming and getting excited for some new videos and topics. Stay tuned for a channel update coming soon ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

Daniel Midson-Short
3 months ago - 27 likes

About 10 years ago I got my teeth veneered after years of hating how they looked. That one decision led to a decade of big smiles and confidence.

This afternoon I am taking another step towards building my confidence. I am starting a scalp micro-pigmentation (SMP) treatment. Although I donโ€™t mind being bald and have got used to having a shaved head, I know that SMP will help frame my face better and make me feel more confident.

Iโ€™m sure there will be people who will say itโ€™s unnecessary, vain, and an attempt to look younger. All are true. Yet I feel like this is something important to me, so Iโ€™m going for it.

Why am I sharing this? Well, for two reasons:

1. Because I donโ€™t want to hide it or worry that people will notice.

2. Because I want to encourage you to change yourself in any way that is important to you.

So, next time you see me, if something looks a little different, now you know why. ๐Ÿ˜ŠโœŒ๐Ÿป

Daniel Midson-Short
3 months ago - 17 likes

Hey there, hope you are doing well. ๐Ÿ‘‹ I have a question for you: would you be interested in a video series (or maybe even separate channel ๐Ÿ‘€) dedicated to real-world communication and public speaking skills? As a professional speaker and writer, I get a LOT of requests to do videos around this topic. Even though it's an area of passion/skill/experience for me, I am not sure if it's a fit for the channel. I know I could create some valuable videos for people... but please let me know your thoughts.

Daniel Midson-Short
4 months ago - 18 likes

Hello there! I know I have been away for a few weeks now, and had a lack of new uploads. I have been doing ton of traveling, speaking, and training, and am about to go on vacation for a week starting tomorrow. Fear not, I am working on some new video ideas in the background and promise there will be some uploads in early April. Thank you to everyone who has joined the channel, been sharing their comments, and liking my videos. I appreciate everyone who is part of this community, and excited to be back in a week or two. ๐Ÿ˜Š

Daniel Midson-Short
4 months ago - 10 likes

Hey everyone! Going to be traveling a lot this month and itโ€™s also the start of the Toastmasters contest season (yet again). ๐Ÿ˜ฌIโ€™ll aim to create at least one video or stream per week, but the month of March might be a little lighter than the past few months. Hope youโ€™re doing well, and catch ya online soon!

Daniel Midson-Short
5 months ago - 12 likes

Greetings all! Sorry for the lack of livestreams this week - I have been down with a bad flu and have travel all next week for work and a speaking event. I am hoping that I can at least get in one more stream/video before next week. But if not, I will be back at it the week starting Feb 26th. Appreciate you all, and see you soon!

Daniel Midson-Short
6 months ago - 1 likes

What is Self Discipline? It is NOT forcing yourself to do things and being miserable. In fact, it's more about finding a way to be congruent on the inside and outside. There are actually 3 types of self discipline: Delayed Gratification, Habitual, and Identity-Building. If you focus only on the first kind, you are likely to give up, but if you start by thinking about who you want to be, it makes self-discipline a LOT easier.

Daniel Midson-Short
8 months ago - 1 likes

In todays episode, I share four profound lessons I learned from one of my earliest mentorsโ€ฆ

Daniel Midson-Short
8 months ago - 2 likes

Everyone's life is secretly a mess, but that is what makes life so enjoyable. Let me explain...