“And the TRUTH shall set you FREEEEE!” – Jim Carrey in Liar Liar. “You can’t handle the truth!” – Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men. …Enough with the movies already! Have you ever done something and hit a plateau? Where you wanted to get better at this something, but you just couldn’t get beyond a certain point? The reality is, you … Read More
Do You Rattle Your Comfort Cage?
Get out your little GPS contraption and search out a challenge that frightens you. Next step…beat the sh*t out of it. And I’m not talkin’ about your GPS. Rattle your damn comfort cage—violently. The challenge doesn’t even have to be something that you’re passionate it about, or even something that on the surface relates to your path in life. We’re after something … Read More
Tactical Talks Interview – Matt Kramer Interviews Joe Rodriguez
*Disclaimer: Raw audio quality. Deal with it 🙂 This Tactical Talks Interview is with Joe Rodriguez. Joe is the MAN when it comes to ACTION. Forget perfect. “Get it out there” is his motto. During this interview you’ll get: – Joe’s #1 tip for new speakers – What Joe does to overcome nervousness before speaking – How to remember your … Read More
How Damned Difficult Is Public Speaking?
The amount of people that show up to a Toastmasters club meeting (a place to practice public speaking) and say they’ll be joining is incredible. You know what else is incredible? The amount who never show up again. Then, there are others who go one step closer to facing their fears. They’ll fill out applications to join, turn them in, and say they’ll … Read More
Tactical Tip! Overcome the fear of public speaking!
Here’s an important quick Tactical Tip that’s necessary for overcoming the fear of public speaking. Check it out! *Sorry if the vid looks slightly out of focus, I got my filmology masters degree on Craigslist. Be Sociable and Share! – Below are some share buttons that got your name on ’em
You Should Go Before Your Next Presentation
No, I don’t mean go to the bathroom. Actually, you probably should…separate issue though. What I mean is that you should go to your special place. Do you have one you can take yourself to at a moment’s notice? A place that does not allow the intrusion of worry or fear? It’s a high-powered tool to have in your arsenal of life. The … Read More
Public Speaking: When Self-Awareness Is A BAD Thing
Mindfulness. It’s excellent to be able to observe yourself in the present moment. Or, be aware of the thoughts and sensations that pass through your flesh and bones, as they happen. Self-awareness is simply a must if you want to change bad habits and thought patterns. For instance, maybe you notice you’re being a lazy asshole when it’s workout time and … Read More
Whose Life Are You Living?
Do you know what it feels like to never take a chance? To never put yourself out there naked. Vulnerable. Afraid. I do. I don’t want to anymore. I’m sick of playing it safe. I want to live. I want to be me. I’m not a 9 to 5 guy, but I’ve been doing it for over ten years. Why … Read More
How To Transform Your Story Into An Actual Message
Now, today is the day that you learn how to turn your life stories into messages that can change lives. Remember last week when we talked about sifting through your life to find stories? If not, please do. I’ll just sit here and wait for you. No worries. My time isn’t important… Back yet? …still waiting. Great, you’re back! … Read More
How To Come Up With Topics To Speak About
Listen or read! Or both. You decide! I’m sure we’ve all asked ourselves at one point, “what can I possibly talk about that’s worth a damn?” Today I’m going to tell you why you’re worth a damn. And no, I’m not just saying that to make you feel good. I’m going to show you how you can find topics … Read More