Quotes Worth Remembering

True humor is fun - it does not put down, kid, or mock. It makes people feel wonderful, not separate, different, and cut off. True humor has beneath it the understanding that we are all in this together.-Hugh Prather

No one is perfect... that's why pencils have erasers. ~Author Unknown

A man would do nothing if he waited until he could do it so well that no one could find fault. ~John Henry Newman



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I Can See You Naked (Paperback)
by Ron Hoff "You have been asked to make a presentation..." ( more)

Do Not Go Naked Into Your Next Presentation: Nifty Little Nuggets to Quiet the Nerves and Please the Crowd (Paperback)
by Ron Hoff "If you can be first, be first..."

Editorial Reviews

This is Ron Hoff's third book on the trials and tricks of public speaking, and if you've ever faced the prospect of speaking in public with trepidation, this amusing book, filled with anecdotes and pointers, will help you get through it with flying colors! After reading this book and recalling a recent benefit dinner I was obliged to attend, I wished a lot more public speakers had already read it ...

Good Advice



I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones.

- John Cage

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The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas.
- Linus Pauling

It is not enough to know how to ride. You must also know how to fall.
- Mexican Proverb

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There's nothing in the middle of the road but yellow stripes and dead armadillos
- Jim Hightower

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Do not confuse motion and progress. A rocking horse keeps moving but does not make any progress.
- Alfred A. Montapert

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Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to the end, requires some of the same courage which a soldier needs.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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A Short Comparison Of Public Speaking Schools Of Thought:

Toastmasters & Carnegie

by: James Masterson

Everybody will certainly agree that having the confidence to speak publicly is a valuable skill, but there is debate as to which technique of public speaking is the most effective.

Currently, the most recognized public speaking associations are Toastmasters International and the Dale Carnegie Course.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of the principles of communication, public speaking and leadership skills. It achieves this by promoting a “learning-by-doing” program in which members move up by making presentations in the presence of certified examiners.

The Dale Carnegie course is a program for self-improvement in which the emphasis is to be able to get the message across to the audience, utilizing the speaker’s naturalness. There are fewer rules and lots of practice sessions. The course consists of twelve evening sessions;and all participants are required to present a short speech.

Toastmasters Pros

Toastmasters certainly makes everything clear-cut when it comes to passing the exams. Each member is provided with a Communication and Leadership Manual containing ten speech projects the member has to complete. Members will then be evaluated andthe speech criticized according to a set of rules.

When the member completes these speeches, he/she is recognized to have achieved a level of competence. Advanced projects are also available after the “basics” are done to move the member up some more.

Members are encouraged to frequently attend meetings and enjoy a sense of camaraderie with fellow members.

Toastmasters Cons

The Toastmasters system seems to not be suited for people who wish to speak well, but would like to retain their informality as speakers. For example: Fillers, the areas in a speech when a speaker pauses and makes an involuntary sound like “uhm” and “ah”, is a very human habit and is considered an area for improvement in Toastmasters.

The ranking system, though effective to show where the members stand, can also deter people from joining due to the perceived “elitist” nature of the ranking system.

Carnegie Pros

The course encourages the participant to use what works for him/her to an extent. The rules are few but fundamental. Fillers are acceptable as long as they do not distract the audience from the speech.

There are facilitators but there is no certified examiner. All participants in the session are asked to give their opinion about the speech in their own terms. Some would consider Carnegie a course to understand the target audience, whether it is laymen or intellectuals.

Carnegie has a positive perception with many businesses.

Carnegie Cons

The Carnegie system has been criticized by some because the time spent in large classes is wasted waiting for others to finish their speeches. Some feel that this time would be better spent having two or three speeches in one night instead.

This goes to show that there are many systems to choose from, but only one goal in public speaking: that is to get the message across in a manner that does not hinder the speaker.

About The Author

James Masterson is Stand out, Be Recognized and Be Remembered keynote speaker. Click Here To read his latest advice http://free-online-course.com/masterson

Quotes Worth Remembering

True humor is fun - it does not put down, kid, or mock. It makes people feel wonderful, not separate, different, and cut off. True humor has beneath it the understanding that we are all in this together.-Hugh Prather

No one is perfect... that's why pencils have erasers. ~Author Unknown

A man would do nothing if he waited until he could do it so well that no one could find fault. ~John Henry Newman



Best Book Bets on Public Speaking



I Can See You Naked (Paperback)
by Ron Hoff "You have been asked to make a presentation..." ( more)

Do Not Go Naked Into Your Next Presentation: Nifty Little Nuggets to Quiet the Nerves and Please the Crowd (Paperback)
by Ron Hoff "If you can be first, be first..."

Editorial Reviews

This is Ron Hoff's third book on the trials and tricks of public speaking, and if you've ever faced the prospect of speaking in public with trepidation, this amusing book, filled with anecdotes and pointers, will help you get through it with flying colors! After reading this book and recalling a recent benefit dinner I was obliged to attend, I wished a lot more public speakers had already read it ...

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Would you like your future to include
more friends, more dates, maybe someone
special in your life?

Consider that more self-esteem is often
the fast track to making new friends and
having a more active, happier life.


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Some advice for speech preparation

• generally, the best speeches make 3 main points
• you should develp an attention-getting opening, think through transitions between points
• and then you should have a conclusion that both recaps your 3 main points and calls for action, or makes a memorable conclusion for the audience to take home with them

Why is Fear of Public Speaking up there with Fear of Death
---and What Can Be Done to Change that Thinking?

1 Fear can be paralyzing or it can be a powerful stimulus to action

2 New behavior such as public speaking is likely to project some fear, discomfort for most people, but that can be countered by remembering success at other new things one has accomplished. Focus on past successes.

3 Fear of most things is usually overblown and should not be allowed to occupy the mind. Refuse to give into the negative thinking. You can do that with practice, and you will feel so good about yourself once you succeed.

4 Even the most successful actors say they have some trepidation before the opening of a new show, but they channel that into stimulus into a sharper, more dramatic performance that appears effortless. You can do this too.

5 Finally, remember your first few times at public speaking is simply new behavior that will soon become more comfortable, that fear is often overblown in life because of new adjustments or behavior, and lastly many others successfully work through their fear of speaking and other things, and so can you. Practice, practice, practice.

With just a little effort you could likely develop an effective 5-7 minutes speech from the above points: you have an opening, 3 cogent points and a conclusion.

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Quotes Worth Remembering

Let thy speech be better than silence, or be silent.
Author: Dionysius Of Halicarnassus

A good orator is pointed and impassioned.
Author: Marcus T. Cicero

You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message of your heart.
Author: John Ford

Grasp the subject, the words will follow.
Author: Cato The Elder

Would you like your future to include
more friends, more dates, maybe someone
special in your life?

Consider that more self-esteem is often
the fast track to making new friends and
having a more active, happier life.


= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
about self-esteem and how it relates
to assertiveness and success in life
http://assertivenesssucceeds.blogspot.com
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