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Chocolate, Mary Poppins and Perseverance

Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.”

~ Walter Elliott

never give up

I couldn’t believe my ears as my friend shared his thoughts with me.

“I really hate chocolate … and, I can’t stand that movie Mary Poppins.”

What kind of sane person doesn’t love chocolate? And what lover of classic movies could possibly not enjoy watching Bert and Mary sing and dance?

I decided that he must have some type of severe emotional disorder (as a Psychologist I had to come up with some type of explanation to explain such a startling admission!).

For as long as I can remember, the taste of Hershey chocolate was an experience topped by very few things. As a child, the only thing better was to eat a chocolate bar while watching Mary Poppins – it was the absolute best.

Yet, recently, I read about how these two loves of my life almost never came to be – while also discovering two powerful examples about the power of persistence.

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What Are You Waiting For?

If you start me up … I’ll never stop, never stop.”

~ The Rolling Stones

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There are so many things I desire to accomplish yet, somehow, they don’t get done.

I wait for inspiration. I wait for more time or the ‘perfect’ time. I wait for a voice to give me the ok to go for it. Yet, I wait and wait and wait.

I don’t start.

I think too much. I wait to feel ready. I look around for the starting flag to drop. Yet, if I don’t start, I cannot finish. And, if I don’t finish, I will beat myself up and say, “I knew I couldn’t do that. I was right. Who do I think I am?”

By not starting, I reinforce lies. I conclude that the negative, judgmental story I have made up about myself is true.

Yet, if I just start, I can begin to quiet that internal, critical voice that lies to me, that truly believes that it is keeping me safe, keeping me from failure. I can quiet that voice just by starting. Only then do I have the opportunity to succeed … to change my story.

I am looking forward to teaching this powerful Workshop, based on my Home Study Course The Fearless Speaker Mastery Program.

Is your public speaking anxiety limiting your personal, school or career goals? In this Workshop I will present powerful ideas, proven principles and practical skills that you can use immediately to eliminate the speaking fear and anxiety that holds you back in school, business and life.

Learn to turn your fear of public speaking into energized performances every time!

Date: June 25, 2014
Time: 07:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Event: Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking
Topic: Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking
Venue: Cerritos College
562-467-5050
Location: Cerritos, CA
Public: Public

I am looking forward to teaching this powerful Workshop, based on my book, The Assertive Communicator ~ How to Become Open, Honest and Direct with Others! As a result of attending, you will learn to 1) Say “No”; 2) Express Yourself So You Are Heard; 3) Stop Tolerating Obstacles to Success; 4) Move From Passive to Assertive; 5) Set Personal Boundaries; and 6) Go for and Achieve Your Goals.

Date: June 23, 2014
Time: 07:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Event: Assertiveness Skills for Success
Topic: Assertiveness Skills for Success
Venue: Santiago Canyon College
714-628-4960
Location: Orange, CA
Public: Public

If you are ready to take yourself, your business, and your life to higher levels than you have ever imagined, then join me as I share the essential principles and skills needed to achieve success.

As a result of this class you will take charge of yourself and 1) Develop the Mindset of a Champion; 2) Commit to a Focused Plan of Action; 3) Stop Tolerating Obstacles to Success; 4) Develop & Maintain Self-Confidence; and 5) Practice the Power of Perseverance.

Date: July 30, 2014
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Event: Creating an Outrageous Life!
Topic: Creating an Outrageous Life!
Venue: Cerritos College
562-467-5050
Location: Cerritos, CA
Public: Public

Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.”

Viktor E. Frankl