A Little Help from Your Friends

I have had a mentor in public speaking.  He is one of the best in my humble opinion.  I ran into Michael Angelo Caruso at an Optimist International Convention several years ago.  After the presentation we talked and I asked him to come to Iowa to address one of our district Optimist conferences so those who could not make it to an international event could hear one of his presentations.  It was very well received.

Then this week an email from Michael with an offer two good to refuse.  Feel free to post some of my articles on your blog or website.  Now that's a nice gesture.  Here's an example and from time to time on this blog,you'll be able to find comments from Michael who several years ago turned the phrase "5 Cool Ideas" into a multi-faceted teaching tool.  Want to learn more?...

www.MichaelAngeloCaruso.com.

 

5 cool ideas for meeting your goal

1. Study your desired goal for one hour a day. There’s no shortage of books, white papers, magazine articles, podcasts, YouTube videos, etc. Within a few months, you’ll be an expert. Achieving your goal will be much easier when you actually know what you’re doing.
2. Get in better physical shape. Even if your goal has nothing to do with athletic performance, you’ll gain increased energy, better stamina, and more confidence.
3. Network like crazy. Associate with others who are connected to your goal. Seek out people who share your goal, ideally people who have already achieved something similar. Connecting with these folks will almost guarantee more opportunities and a faster learning curve.
4. Approach your goal differently. History tends to remember people who take the road less traveled.
5. Work toward small victories. Keep your eyes on the big prize, but be ready to celebrate small victories.