This document is a transcript of a speech given by an ALS patient who has lost their ability to speak clearly. The speech focuses on providing tips for powerful communication and living an engaged life. Some of the key tips include thinking before speaking, being on time, avoiding gossip, finding time for solitude, having a plan, treating yourself well, and using your voice to positively impact others. The overall message is about making the most of your time and voice by fully engaging in life and helping to empower those around you.
30. And I know, I can still use my voice to make a difference.
31. I attribute my ability to maintain an empowered mindset in the face of this diagnosis, to the Master Plan Program I created.
32. In the Master Plan, I train people to manage their space & mindset for optimal wellness and productivity. Creating a more empowering contextin their business & personal lives.
33. My clients report significant increases in income, wellbeing and Peace of Mind.Yep. Iām Good.
43. What else are you going to do?Lay down and DIE?QUIT?Not so much.
44. Do yourself a favor andunderestimating your capacity.It serves NO ONE.
45. I am fortunate enough to have gotten a Yellow Light on my road in life. It is the GIFT of ALS. I have had a warningā¦you might want to act as if you do too.
112. Thomas Edison was a master of solitude. Solitude fueled his flow stateā¦
113. He even built his workspace to accommodate periods of solitude and deep concentration balanced with access to his team and laboratory resources
114. Frequently, I find my clients are so inundated with information, they have difficulty hearing their own voiceā¦
115. I have a prescription for this: 2 wks of TV and News Deprivation, only Checking emails 4xās/day long walksDaily Journaling TRUST ME your creativity WILL FLOW!
116. A Word about News Deprivation Much of what passes for news is legitimized gossip ANY thing truly URGENT youāll hear from your waitress They will do EVERYTHING in their power to keep you watching Negative conversations SUCK YOUR SPACE When you are watching you are DISENGAGED
117. When people are fully engaged in their life and the pursuit of what they truly wantā¦
119. A few months ago I had the thought, ā If Iām dying, why am I so damn Happy?ā and then I realized Iāve been fully engaged in creating what I want for awhile nowā¦
120. The results are IRRELEVANTā¦How long you have to live is IRRELEVANTā¦
121. As long as you are in love with the actions.FALL in LOVE with the ACTIONS
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Editor's Notes
Work the silence. Go to front of the room and ring a big cowbell or something right in front of the screen
Wait 30 seconds
Another 30 seconds
Move on when you have everyoneās attention againā¦
Wait 30 secondsā¦
Another 30 seconds
Wait for people to settle down and come back before moving onā¦
Please leave this up for the remainder of the event.