Well, I did prepare and give my first speech for Toastmasters this week. Although the purpose for my speech was technically to share a little about myself, I turned it into a motivational speech, entitled “Where is your life heading right now?” I spoke of times in my life where I was faced with a decision, and chose to take the path least traveled, I chose to follow my dreams, contrary to what everyone around me was telling me I should do. I am sure this is at least in some part due to all of the self-help books that I read incessantly and also so many years of listing to and trying to emulate Tony Robbins. Several audience members mentioned to me that my speech had a profound effect on them.
Additionally, I have practiced the speech so much, that it seems almost a let-down that I gave the speech, and now it is all over. So, I have been giving the speech to friends of mine and anyplace where a group has been gathered to hear it. I never thought I would enjoy speaking so much. One of my friends said that he could totally see me becoming a professional speaker. I have to say that this is an interesting prospect, and it secretly excites me. I know someone who is a professional speaker. I will invite him out to lunch.
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