Oh Will You Be My Valentine
Hi, something’s really been bothering me lately – and you’re going to hear about it. But first…
Happy Valentine’s Day!
And just in time … the new Love Poem Generator Smartphone app. Create and text a custom poem from your phone straight to that of your Valentine’s.
Like this one:
“The moment I saw you
my heart was sold
and the two of us
will never be cold.”
Yikes! Can it get any worse?
(I guess) I see why this is needed. Guys really do have trouble with this kind of stuff. And plus, it avoids embarrassing face-to-face rejections. Like when he’s holding a dozen roses in hand asking, “Will you be my Valentine?”
Only to be told, “I already have one.”
Ouch.
He should have use the Love Poem Generator app instead…
Why Rejection Matters To You
The bigger point is this: More and more I see too many professionals in the workplace looking for safety nets – hiding behind a text, or an email – instead of actively engaging colleagues face-to-face; hiding behind a smart phone app – instead of picking up the phone seeking real communication.
But for public speakers like you and me, we don’t have that luxury.
We speak to groups all the time KNOWING that we MUST be heard. That takes a skill that is hard to teach. But, there IS an “app” for that…
It’s called Airpark Toastmasters.
And unlike the Love Poem Generator app, our job as public speakers is to connect with a real, live, bona-fide audience … to engage them …and get them to take action on our point of view.
That is what we strive to accomplish at each and every TM meeting. And it’s impossible to do with a text, email, or … an app. If it were that easy then everyone would do it. But that fact is …
More people would rather die than overcome their public speaking fears!
Jerry Seinfeld says, “More people ‘wanna’ be the guy in the casket than ‘wanna’ be the guy giving the eulogy to the guy in the casket.”
Overcoming our fears … that too is what we strive to accomplish at each and every meeting.
In fact, we’re one of the few place around that allows you to practice your speaking skills in a safe and supportive environment, – no one passes judgment on you. We are, after all, in the same boat together.
I commend you for being a part of our speaking family … attending regularly … taking on roles and making this club the best one in the area.
In the last 3 weeks EVERY guest told me that
ours was the most enjoyable club they’d visited
EVERY guest!
That’s squarely because of you. And I can’t thank you enough.
Happy Valentine’s Day to you!
P.S. – Oh, and for the men out there in relationships of ANY significance, I wouldn’t recommend using the Love Poem Generator. That’s like sending her a 140-character ‘Happy Anniversary’ tweet. As my uncle would say:
“Son, that ain’t gonna get you nowhere…
Instead, be above average and treat her the way she deserves to be treated. (Ladies, do the same for your ‘him.’)
And, be above average in your circles too – break from the norm of colleagues that hide behind emails, tweets, and posts. Get above that and become the most dynamic public speaker your organization has ever heard.
This adds more value to your company while cultivating your marquee status over and above your colleagues. Believe me, your superiors WILL notice.
That does matter to you, doesn’t it?
That’s all for now, but before I leave you, one last thing…
“Is Toastmasters All A Bunch of Hype?”
I’ve personally witnessed transformation after transformation of people coming into our family terrified to speak in public – turn into public speaking rock stars! And, you’ll have to make your own intelligent judgements about whether or not we are a fit to help you reach your professional goals.
So what I can tell you is this: despite the countless public speaking successes our members have experienced (including 5 media appearances recently!) there are people who race to join Toastmasters, have revealed to them a ‘blue-print’ for public speaking success and yet 6 months down the road are still stuck or parked in the same spot!
You do get what you put into it.
I don’t think this will be your experience. After all, you found our blog and read this far so you must be interested in furthering your personal and professional goals through public speaking. Congratulations on completing the first step.
Now, the next step is to stop by as a guest, introduce yourself and watch and learn as we all move forward overcoming our fears, growing professionally through better public speaking and having a great time doing it!
Scottsdale based Airpark Toastmasters, meets at noon every Thursday at the JCC building at 12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. That’s on the SE corner of Scottsdale and Sweetwater Rd. Please click here for directions and feel free to drop in anytime as a guest.
Happy Speaking,
Anthony – President | Airpark Toastmasters
Author: Anthony Contreras
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