Isn’t it amazing that only men and women gather together to talk? And perhaps listen. Other creatures of instinct lack this ability.… Read the rest
The Thirty Seconds Motivational Fightback Against Discouragement
Other than fear, the greatest paralyzing factor in life is perhaps discouragement.
You should fight against it and conquer it.
Never wallow in self-pity.… Read the rest
Develop Your Communication Skills
Most jobs require good communication skills. If you would like to succeed in your career, it is important you develop good communication skills.… Read the rest
Radio Talk: Life Lessons from Cricket
Talk for Yuvavani, All India Radio, Thiruvananthapuram.
Date of recording: 25 February 2011
Radio Talk: Life Lessons from Cricket PDF
Cricket World Cup 2011 will showcase some of the great talents of cricket.… Read the rest
Motivational Speech Welcoming Freshers to College
It is with hopes and aspirations, dreams and ambitions that you are on this Campus this morning. You are raring to go.… Read the rest
Life Is a Face-to-Face with Problems!
A life without problems does not exist even in fairy tales. Oh yes, they all have happy endings which come only after the hero or heroine endures a lot of difficulties.… Read the rest
I Have Placed Before You an Open Door That No One Can Shut
Listen to the Risen Christ speak with authority: “I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.”… Read the rest
Love and Cherish Your Children As God Wants You To
It is quite natural to be anxious about your children. Your children are God’s gift to you. So they are precious.… Read the rest
“Call to Me and I Will Answer You” Is the Invitation and Promise of Prayer
If you can live without breathing, you can live without prayer. Many people miss the joy of prayer because it is always made to be too sacred and religious.… Read the rest
How to Score a Perfect 10 for a Winning Personality
When Nadia Comaneci won the first perfect ten in gymnastics in the 1976 Montreal Olympics* it stunned the world with amazement.… Read the rest
7 Irrefutable Laws of the Art of Salesmanship
#1. Know Your Customer’s Needs Identify the market.
Know what will sell? Opening a fish shop near a school might not be a great idea; rather it might be great to go for a book shop which also sells stationery items.… Read the rest
Motivational Collage: Be Inspired When You Stand Up to Speak on Stage
Plenty of Bad Speeches Make a Good Speech
When you get depressed over a bad speech the easiest thing to do is to find comfort in feeling sorry for yourself.… Read the rest
Motivational Speech: Three Fears That Keep You from Stepping Out
1. Imagined Fears (Grasshopper Vision):
There is a classic account in the Bible where twelve spies are sent by Moses to explore the Promised Land (the Land of Caanan).… Read the rest
Seven Simple Steps to Face Criticism
“What will others think about me?” This is a thought that terrifies many people especially as they get on stage to give a speech.… Read the rest
The Power of Five Minutes in Creating Habits That Last a Lifetime
It doesn’t take much to build a good habit. If you can aim for five minutes each day it can be done.… Read the rest
Tips on Anger Management
Everyone seems to be angry these days. Outbursts of anger have become common.
#1. The Pressure Cooker
Some people bottle up things on the inside and keep it boiling under tremendous pressure.… Read the rest
Make Way for the New
If trees shed their leaves in eager expectation of spring how much more should we give up things worn out to make way for the new.… Read the rest
7 Characteristics of a Good Negotiator
Negotiations begin early in life. Children negotiate with each other to gain possession of their favourite toys. Customers negotiate to get the best buy in sales showrooms and shopping malls.… Read the rest
Get to Know Three Reasons Why You Fail
In this short speech, let me try to point out three ways that lead to failure.
Reason #1 If you ask me which is the most important reason why people fail; I can confidently say that it is their inability to say NO when confronted with a wrong choice.… Read the rest
When Success Weds Complacency, It Spells Failure!
Let me ask you, “Why is it difficult to maintain success?” The answer can be given in one word–Complacency!
The Cambridge dictionary defines complacency as a feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder.… Read the rest
Make Money. Grow Rich. Love More!
Let me start with what money cannot buy. It cannot buy love, it cannot buy friendship, it cannot buy peace; but it might save you time and get you temporary happiness.… Read the rest
A Teacher’s Motivational Speech: Three Life Lessons Every Student Should Know
Life has changed after Covid-19. Classes are online. I miss the warmth of friendship, the ambience of learning, and the fun of doing things together.… Read the rest
Fear Change or Change Fear in a Post-pandemic World
Covid 19 has changed the face of the world. Faces have been masked, handshakes are not welcome anymore, social distancing is the norm, classes are online, and work from home (WFH) and video-conferencing is the new culture.… Read the rest
One Minute Speech for Children on the Importance of Time
Time is what life is made of. Whether you play, eat, study or sleep time moves on.
You cannot store up time, you can only make best use of it.… Read the rest
A Successful Comeback Is Possible for You!
“You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning;
my God turns my darkness into light.”1
Loss of confidence happens to all talented men and women in certain seasons of life.… Read the rest
Keep Loose Hold of Life, for Life Is a Great Gamble!
Not one of us chose to be born. But we were born anyway.
Not one of us chose our parents; nor the place of our birth or the circumstances into which we were born.… Read the rest
7 Essential Stops to Leadership Power Leakage
Leadership is an intentional exercise. If you leave it to chance, the chances are that you will experience power leakage in leadership.… Read the rest
Forget Your Past for the Train of Life Is Moving Forward
We look at photographs and see a moment that was captured. It is a reminder that the train of life has moved on from there.… Read the rest
Getting Practical: Power-Pack Your Presentations
1. Prepare
No amount of talent or ability is of use until it goes through thorough preparation. The more you try to dig into a subject the more it becomes part of you.… Read the rest
Practise the Fine Art of Saying Thank You Daily!
Thank you comes at the end of speeches. But it is good if it comes first in your heart.
Life is busy for everyone.… Read the rest