TM Speech: Go! (No Running Content Whatsoever)

Dearest Readers,



I have recently given some speeches in connection with my Toastmasters International membership. Some are related to running, and some are not. When possible, I will publish the speeches. This is one of them.

 

 

Go!


"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness” ~Mark Twain

"Oh, the places you'll go!" ~Dr. Seuss

 

 

• The majority of us can
• My goal: to convince you that you should
• Along the way: pictures, stories, a couple tips
• Some day…
• Set a date, or time to plan
• Just GO!

 

 

 

 

• (I've been) Extremely fortunate
• Started Little by little
• Used a Travel Agent
• Traveled for Consulting

• (The travel bug) Once you have it…

 

 

Relaxation, as in: Life's a Beach

Indulgence and Fun, Possibly to Excess!

Adventure, Fitness and Scenic Beauty

Cultural Immersion, as in being an Anthropologist, or an Ambassador

 

A Few Tips:

 

• Decide on the type of travel you think you may like, and don’t be nervous – there are relatively few places you can easily get to that are truly dangerous
• Pick a place and time – use the latest thing: the Internet
• If possible, use a travel agent
• If possible, go off-season
• Consider airline and hotel points and credit cards
• Check and double-check your plans
• Enjoy the planning – don’t let it get too stressful
• Enjoy the anticipation – this can be better than the trip itself
• Batten the hatches
• Don’t blab on social media – till you get back
• Take thousands of photos – then keep 50
• Consider a photo book for your trip
• Keep a journal

 

 

Go!