Writing a mediocre speech is easy. Giving a Mediocre speech is even easier. Not that I thought that my first run of my speeches would be perfect, but after getting all the feedback, hearing the other students' speeches and seeing other ideas and approaches, I realize that I need to strongly fine-tune my speeches. I have realized that the difference between a bad speech and mediocre speech only requires a few minor improvements while the difference from mediocre to great requires in-depth analysis of what you want to say, in what order to say it, what information to use, and how to say it. I find myself with a seeming abundance of information and figuring out how to fit it all together--in an intelligible manner, is quite a task.
It is a task that I am enjoying, as I do enjoy a good challenge. I look forward to when I finally arrange my thoughts and ideas in the best logical manner and also in a manner that my audience can understand and be engaged with. Hopefully, I will be able to pick ideas and techniques from some classmates as they give some of their speeches. Also, I look forward to utilizing the experience and wisdom of our celebrated coaches that will be helping us in the next few days. I hope with their input and wisdom, I can craft some good speeches and learn the craft of producing good impromptu speeches.
Looking forward to more progress tomorrow. Then after tomorrow---we'll be halfway finished!!
Looking forward to hearing great speeches and seeing great improvements from my classmates!
Until next time--be anxious without waiting.
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