This Happened to me: 3 Stories

“Most people like to own things. You know, land, luggage, other people. Makes them feel secure. But all that can be taken away. And in the end, the only thing you really own is your story. Just trying' to live a good one.” – Dialogue from Hollywood movie, Australia.

Good Morning Toastmasters and guests if any. Sharing 3 Short Stories with you all. Ready?

Is your Tool Box empty or full?

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

OPENING

I would like you all to join me in a short VISUALIZATON TOUR by closing your eyes. Yes. Close your eyes for a little while with me. All eyes closed. Now let’s travel back to your respective homes and we will do 1 small exercise. Any Tools that you find, just with the aid of your imagination, throw it out of your window. Throw whatever TOOL comes into your one or two hands. Along with you all, I am throwing some tools too from my house. Mixer Grinder, Oven, Gas lighters, Sandwich maker, Toaster, Knives, Cutlery, the TV Remote the Pillows, anything that is a TOOL.

My Mentor Moment.

Takes new membership requests seriously

TM VP Membership Mr. Truven Jorge did a fine good job in assisting me in getting registered and getting membership within the newly formed Ana Fonte Toastmasters Group here in Margao, South Goa.

25 Online Tools to Teach Yourself Public Speaking

July 15th, 2012 by Staff Writers

SOURCE & CREDIT FOR RESOURCE & ARTICLE:

 http://www.onlinecollegecourses.com/2012/07/15/25-online-tools-to-teach-yourself-public-speaking/

Public speaking inspires nervousness, cold sweats, and even shaking in many people, ranking among the most common and most pervasive fears people have around the world. Yet there's no real reason that public speaking has to be so unnerving. Some people may be naturally good at speaking in front of groups, but anyone can learn to improve their public speaking skills and gain the confidence needed to successfully deliver a speech or presentation. Even better, you can learn and practice many of the essential public speaking skills on your own, with the help of some really great web tools. We've listed just a few here that can help you to get you started on your path to being a better, less nervous public speaker.

Limericks LIME RICK

Rickshaw driver Salim was tired transporting too many bricks.

Wife Shabnam, demanded he bring home to her a beautiful limerick.

She promised him a romantic candle light dinner.

Only if his "limerick" was in some contest a winner.

Shabnam on seeing Salim back home in a shining LIME coloured RICK, fainted & fell down like a stick.

Toastmasters Table Topics Questions

01.              Quote of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi or Mahatma Gandhi

TT - “There is enough for everyone’s need. There is not enough for everyone’s greed”.