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Former LFO pop group member, Rich Cronin, passed away today. He was 36 years old and lost his battle with Leukemia. I know people die every day but when it’s someone I know of, like a celebrity, it really strikes a chord with me. Nevermind someone I actually know and am close with because I’ll die myself. I have a lot to say about death but I’m going to go ahead and switch gears before I depress you or myself. RIP, Rich.<\/p>\n

I am writing a special letter on behalf of our Sales Director at work. This letter is about his vision and his strategy for the remainder of 2010 and into the new year. Today I spent some time writing the first draft and it was strangely stimulating. It felt like I was writing a visionary or motivational speech for somebody important. I like it!<\/p>\n

Speaking of speeches, I am going to start back up with Toastmasters<\/a> next Monday. I love, love, love<\/i> delivering speeches and presentations. It’s just that my current role does not provide me with as many opportunities to speak in front of people, compared to my former role. I have an obligation to myself to create my own opportunities, so that these skills that you’ve worked so hard to build, don’t start to get rusty. I’ve joined a Toastmasters club right by my home, so it’s just lovely. If you don’t know what Toastmasters is, read up on it<\/a>. It is a FANTASTIC way to develop your speaking skills and honestly, it is so. much. fun.<\/p>\n

Being able to speak effectively is one of the most valuable skills you can have. A good salesman is good at what he does because he can TALK like awesome and grab a hold of your soul just like that. Wear your confidence and talk like a star and it is a done deal.<\/p>\n

Photo below has no connection to this blog entry. Just simply mama Wall-e reading a book at the park.<\/p>\n

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