Last week was a bit of an eventful meeting-- I was Toastmaster for the first time (it went well) and our Vice President- Education resigned since she has just too many commitments on her plate at present. Fortunately, for us, a bright young guy in our fold consented to pick up the VP-Ed role-- the most challenging Club executive position, I understand.
And it appears that we are still planning to run our "Humorous Speech Contest" (for the Club) next week. I would love to finish my 10th Manual project with something hilarious-- but for the life of me, I feel so un-funny and really a blank when it comes to putting together a humorous AND inspiring 8-10 minute speech. I am going out to work in my garden and see if I become inspired...
Here is a really animated and helpful video of a Toastmaster doing a humorous speech:
Revisiting the Glass Half-Empty-- Why Do We Stick There?
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Do you struggle with negativity? Do you find that it is easier to be
pessimistic than it is to be sunny and optimistic, even when life has been
relativel...
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