Have a Speech Coming Up? Irene B. Leveitt's Book: Brain Writing Helps!

I usually read from 10 to 15 books of several different topics each morning. Currently I'm reading a couple about Graphology to continue my education on the subject.

You may not have known until now, but among the many things I do, I am a graphologist; one who does handwriting analysis. I’m sharing this only because when I find things that will help my readers improve, I do so.

When I was reading this morning from a book titled: Brain Writing*, I found an excerpt by the writer that I thought I should pass along. The writer explains a technique that she uses just before making a speech that helps her to concentrate. One such exercise I’ve known about is to make connected figure eights over and over. Her techniques are new to me. From a graphologist’s perspective, they make sense. Here are her words:

If you do not normally write small, learning to write in a more concentrated way can be a help before speaking or doing anything that is important to you. If you are making an important presentation, taking the time to write, even for only five minutes, can help you become more centered and keep you mind on track. The writing should be done as fast as is comfortable, without trying to make it look too perfect.

I am a medium-size writer. Whenever I need to make an important speech or presentation, I try to take the time to sit down, preferably about a half hour before I must make the presentation, and write smaller than I usually do. The smaller writing helps me to focus completely upon the work at hand and usually intensifies my ability to keep my wits as sharp as possible to handle the important task of that hour.

Another such exercise I’ve known about for some time is to make connected figure eights over and over. You may want to try that as well which will help you to relax. Use it before presenting a speech, an interview, or before you have to confront someone about something; it works.

*If you want to learn more about your handwriting, visit: http://askyourgraphologist.blogspot.com/

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Ter Scott promotes HARVEY WALDEN'S No Excuses Book

From time to time, I like to share a few “bullets” of wisdom that will hopefully make you “stronger” not only as a speaker but as a person as well. Remember that when I’m (figuratively) pointing a finger at you, I’m pointing the others right back at me; we all need this stuff to move on!

I read from a group of books at the same time, a kind of multitasking for the mind. One of the books I’m reading now is called NO EXCUSES! Fitness Workout, written by Harvey Walden and I must say this guy is the real deal. He’s a marine and is seen on VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club.

I’ve only read a few pages but this guy gets right in your face from the pages of this book. I’m sharing with you just a few paragraphs from page 4:

In martial arts you learn that if someone pushes you down you’ve got to know how to roll, how to fall, and how to absorb the blow. You’ve got to give in so that you can come back up and kick some a--.

That’s a good lesson for life too.

So the trick is to find your chi: Relax, breath easy, believe you can do it.

Roll with the punches- and then come back up.

And you already know: The good things in life don’t come easy. When you put in the hard work and make sacrifices, and believe me, if you bust you butt you appreciate what you’ve achieved later. Don’t think its’ always going to be read roses. H---, if it was easy, you’d be a waste of sperm.

Strong stuff, right?

Let’s be strong. Sure you’ll have obstacles, you’ll have times you don’t want to do something, times you’ll settle for less, find ways not to do something instead of finding alternatives to make it happen.

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•Successful people are self confident.


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You will learn how to be successful because that is what this book teaches:

But that’s just the beginning. Take a look at the huge Straight Talk for Success Table of Contents:




Part 1: Self Confidence

Positoovity

Experience and Confidence

Overconfident / Underconfident vs Confident

Realistic Self Image

Stress Kills Confidence



Chapter 1 : Be Optimistic

The Optimist Creed

Higher Self and Lower Self

A Lesson from Serena

Mark Twain and Me

Fake It Till You Make It

My Unique Affirmation



Chapter 2: Conquer Fears

Be Hardy

Types of Fears



Chapter 3: Positive People

Be Positive

Find Your Dottie Walters



Part 2: Positive Personal Impact

Your RATEing

Be Civil

Be Punctual



Chapter 4: Be a Brand

If You Don’t Brand Yourself, Someone Else Will

Be Authentic

Be Cool and Calm

Be Memorable

Margarita Hunts

Create Good Career Karma



Chapter 5: Polish Your Appearance

Dress One Level Up

Become Wildly Sophisticated

A Note on Baseball Caps

Watch T-shirts, Too



Chapter 6: Master Basic Etiquette

Be Nice

Don’t Get Outed as Rude

Business Meals – Not About Food

Power of “Attending”



Part 3: Outstanding Performance

Be Tenacious

Heed the Dalai Lama

Failing Successfully



Chapter 7: Be Competent

Keep Learning



Chapter 8: Set and Achieve High Goals

Faulkner and Goal Setting

The Pareto Principle

Goal Killers

Ask Why

Resilience

More on Resilience

Finish What You Start

The Final Word on Goals



Chapter 9: Get Organized

Manage Competing Priorities

K eep a Notebook

Procrastination

Circadian Type

Performance Dashboard



Part 4: Communication Skills



Chapter 10: Conversation Skills

Ask Good Questions

Networking

Rad Air Andy

Voice Mail

Conversation Things To Avoid



Chapter 11: Writing Skills

Write Simply and Clearly

U se First Person

Bafflegab Thesaurus

Email



Chapter 12: Presentation Skills

Preparing Your Presentation

Delivering Your Presentation

Mobility, or the Power of the Remote

Controlling Nerves

Good Stories

Advice from Jyareem



Part 5: Interpersonal Competence

Assertiveness



Chapter 13: Know Yourself



Chapter 14: Build Strong Relationships

Serve Others First

Art Rooney

Rich Relationships Are Key

Relationship-Building Competencies

L istening

Build Bridges

Mon Meilleur Ami

Empathy

Feedback



Chapter 15: Fight Fair

Rules For Fighting Fair

Resolving Conflict Positively

L earn From Conflict

Don’t Be an A-Hole



Bonus Advice

Advice From Kathlyn McConnell

Advice from Emerson and Thoreau



In Summary

Afterword

Recommended Books

Recommended Blogs and Web Sites


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Readers really are leaders!

Anyone who has become successful has done so on the shoulders of those who have come before him or her, and admits it. The knowledge and wisdom contained in books is what keeps our society together and prospering in every way today and in the future. Teach others to love to read. Take time away from your day and read at least 15 minutes daily.

In this blog, I will share and promote books that have helped me to become successful.

Make it a great day! Ter Scott!


Books are delightful society. If you go into a room and find it full of books - even without taking them from the shelves they seem to speak to you, to bid you welcome. ~William Ewart Gladstone