New York Times Best-Selling Author Left an Impression on Enid
Love Does is a New York Times best seller about what it means to live out love on a daily basis. Author Bob Goff spoke in Enid on Sept. 5 at a luncheon hosted by Wymer Brownlee. Goff is also founder of Restore International, a non-profit human rights organization operating in Uganda, India and Somalia. A quote from his website reads, "I used to be afraid of failing at something that really mattered to me, but now I'm more afraid of succeeding at things that don't matter."
Those in attendance were treated to an energetic man that looked like he could be your favorite uncle with his white beard, black rimmed glasses and untucked blue shirt. From start to finish Goff had the audience mesmerized with story after story of his exploits He may have looked mild mannered but there wasn't anything holding him back from accomplishing everything he set out to do.
Goff detailed family adventures which included the story about inviting all of the top leaders in the world to a sleep-over at his house in which many top leaders actually answered and invited his family to their country for a sleep-over! He accepted many of the offers, took his kids out of school and did some world traveling.
He also relayed a story about his son not feeling well while riding in their pickup truck. Goff said he would just call the President about it and proceeded to actually call the White House. He was actually patched through to a Presidential aid after explaining that he was in his pickup and his son was just not feeling well.
Goff also told of more serious subjects in which he's gotten children out of jail in third world countries and taken on some of the most powerful witch doctors in the world. He even became the guardian of one special boy he called Charlie, that became a part of his family. He has started schools for children, been stoned and jailed and has even become a diplomat. He comically explained that he can get out of any ticket and could kill someone if he wanted.
The message of the day was for everyone to stop being afraid and do what makes a difference and what makes them happy. His theme was to, "Live in Grace, Walk in Love." Goff encourages his audiences to do awesome stuff. The entire speech was lined with humor along with encouragement.
You can even contact the author because he put his personal phone number in the back of his book! He says he gets 100 calls a day and can't get anything done, and he loves it! One of the funniest stories and photos was when Goff pondered how many balloons it would take to lift a small boy off the ground. He attached 1,000 balloons to Charlie and actually got him off the ground! A picture displayed on the big screen showed Charlie, attached to the balloons, with his feet off the ground.
Goff is also a talented lawyer who is a founding partner at Washington State law firm Goff DeWalt. He is also an adjunct professor at Pepperdine Law School where he teaches Nonprofit Law, and Point Loma Nazarene University, where he teaches Business Law.
The luncheon was held to a packed audience at the Gantz Center on the NOC-Enid campus.
For more information visit www.bobgoff.com.
Goff using one of his many methods to drive home a message of developing yourself over time.
Goff making fun of his younger self and telling the story of when he met his wife.
A Bob Goff quote.
A packed house at the NOC-Enid Gantz Center.
Aaron Brownlee introducing Goff and explaining the purpose of the invitation to speak in Enid.
Goff pointing out of of the most evil men in the world, a witch doctor, that he finally got convicted and jailed.
Goff relaying how it was time to pull the wheel chocks, meaning it was time to go.
Goff was very animated as he told his stories, even standing on a chair to conclude his speech.
