WOW!

I just got back from being coached by two of the greatest speaking coaches currently teaching in America. Here is one quick take away:
Out work the competition. Whether it is in writing, speaking, sales, or any endeavor. There is something to be said for outworking the competition. For two days I spoke, got feedback, and watched others speak. Doing this gave me the focused time I needed to make an OK speech good and give me the feedback I needed to make it great.

What does it take to make is so great that someone would pay you more than the competition for it? Working harder than others doing the same thing you are doing. Work on writing better, speaking better, and selling my speaking. That is one of the only ways to success.
If you are interested in learning more about how to become a better speaker, then I suggest looking into attending a Champ Camp.

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If you are looking for advice on how to be happier, more successful, etc., then just ask someone you look up to. Fire up your favorite e-mail program and start sending e-mails. Every personable speaker, author, blogger, or politician has some e-mail address or webform that you can use to provide feedback. Try it out. You never know what type of response you will get.

Just last night, I got into an e-mail exchange with Former Apple Executive, Venture Capitalist, Blogger, and Entrepreneur Guy Kawasaki. Check out the details here (http://mytoastmastersblog.com/2008/06/12/welcome-speakingalltopcom-readers/).

It all came about because I had gotten what I thought was an automated e-mail, but being curious, I e-mailed the person back. 10 minutes later, I am e-mailing Guy some comments.

Try it out. You never know what kind of relationship you can start.

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Coming up with great ideas is not hard. Everyone you meet has great ideas for books to write, businesses to start, and ways to improve society. With all of these ideas floating around, it is a wonder that not everyone is successful, happy, and wise.

So what gives? Why with so many great ideas are people not falling over themselves with success?

They Don’t Try

Many people have ideas, but why so many people are not successful is because they didn’t follow through and try out any of their ideas. Wouldn’t it be great if it was that simple? If you just tried something and it worked. That would be good, but unfortunately it doesn’t work that way.

Feel the Fear

Most ideas don’t get turned into action because of fear of failure. This is simple to overcome, just try to do something related to your idea. Then next time you have an idea, try something again. The goal is to feel the fear of failure, but keep trying to execute your idea. Doing so will make you accustom to the potential of failure and get you set up for the next part.

See What Sticks

Many things you try are not going to be successful. From relationships to businesses, most are going to fail. However, at some point, something is going to stick. It might be the smallest idea you had, but if it sticks and you get a response, be it a job, revenues, or a date, then you can move forward, keep trying and eventually succeed.

Give it a try; you never know what will stick.

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