Tag Archives: success

You can’t not communicate if you want to succeed

Posted on March 14, 2014 by dfolstad58

I talked to a young guest at a Toastmasters meeting last week. He is a student studying criminology. It was his second time as a guest to our club. He spoke about how Toastmasters could help him with his self-confidence … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog #2 from Heather McGaw

Posted on March 8, 2014 by dfolstad58

This is a second guest blog post from Heather McGaw – please share your thoughts, as you may hold insights for Heather that will inspire in more writing. I will be happy to forward those for you to the author. … Continue reading →

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Go to the Edge, and Live without Regrets.

Posted on February 26, 2014 by dfolstad58

I have been having this thought in my mind about “Going to the Edge“. Terry Fox went to the Edge, Rick Hanson went to the Edge. What I am thinking is that these were people who had a vision, they … Continue reading →

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Having Passion is the key to Success

Posted on July 1, 2013 by dfolstad58

You naturally agree if I ask you whether you want to succeed.  Naturally, and easily you agree. But if you have a passion for something then success will automatically follow. The question is how do I develop a passion for … Continue reading →

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The last blog post of 2012, maybe

Posted on December 27, 2012 by dfolstad58

Plans are nothing; planning is everything. – Dwight D. Eisenhower  Kayaking in Parksville, B.C.  This is the time of the year, the days are short (literally short of daylight) before a new year begins. Sports channels are picking the best and worst … Continue reading →

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Perfect 270 Degree Jump

Posted on June 9, 2011 by dfolstad58

I recently attended a meeting at the Osoyoos Toastmaster Club, I was fortunate to be there for a speech from Sean Wurz. His speech was 7 minutes long, he removed the lectern away from his speaking area and did not … Continue reading →

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