Category Archives: Toastmasters

Self Imposed Barriers

Posted on December 2, 2012 by dfolstad58

What is it about self-imposed barriers? We do it all the time, afraid to talk in front of groups, not trying something (for me it’s dancing) because we’re not good at it; so we say we don’t want to do … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned Slowly

Posted on November 16, 2012 by dfolstad58

More than a week since my last blog, although I have had some ideas for some posts but am spending more time reading these days. A few weeks ago I asked one of the librarians to recommend to me some … Continue reading →

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What Ripples Have You Made Today?

Posted on November 5, 2012 by dfolstad58

My friends, What Ripples have you made today? How have you influenced and inspired someone? Has someone else done or said something today that resonated with you? “It’s a Wonderful Life” – the movie I watch every Christmas starring Jimmy … Continue reading →

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Chocolate has Rules !

Posted on March 30, 2012 by dfolstad58

Each week at the Toastmasters Club I belong to, SITSO Said-So Toastmasters – Club641259, there is one part of the meeting that is when someone shares either a joke or inspirational. Last week – Anik shared the Rules of Chocolate, … Continue reading →

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Have you ever started, and stopped before the top?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by dfolstad58

I do this, and many people do this. We have an idea, a vision, and we begin towards a goal. Then we stop, and never make it. Imagine the climber, maybe that’s you. The night before the climb, the climber … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud, Toastmasters | Tagged friendship, mentoring, plan ahead, success planning, Toastmasters International | 4 Comments

Learning on the Net – Yoga and Toastmasters !

Posted on September 3, 2011 by dfolstad58

After only a little bit of searching I found another yoga blog that I liked, and was encouraged by. . A favorite topic of mine is headstands because there is something special about them. I remember learning by flipping my … Continue reading →