Chanced upon this video at Ross’s website - Public Speaking Sucker. Was so touched by it that I had to write you an entry even though it is 1AM in Singapore.

The unknowing star of the video is a mobile phone salesman - Paul Potts - who doesn’t look or act like one. Though his job was mediocre, his dream was big. Paul wanted to be a singer and he has been longing to be one with every fibre of his soul. In spite of his fear, Paul knew deep down that a dream was meant to be lived… and so he did. Below is a tribute to this ordinary man who dreamt big. His song was one of inspiration and hope, a reminder to all of us that it’s never too late to dream.

Paul Potts has also shown us that to be truly inspiring, you don’t necessarily have to be confident or an experienced singer. All you need is to be true to yourself and follow your heart’s desires.

Similarly, it doesn’t take confidence or completing Project 10 in Toastmasters to be inspiring. For to be one, you must first live a life that you are inspired by. Only then will you be able to show us the possibilities of living one.

A question for you to contemplate - how can you start living a life that you will be inspired by?

Cheers,
Eric Feng
Your Speech Coach

P.S: This Saturday, you are going to witness seven inspiring speakers from Singapore — who will triumph and win over your heart? To find out, watch this space. For those of you who are clueless to what’s happening this Saturday, click here to find out!

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