Bruce served as Toastmaster to a “What’s Your Why” Theme

13 Members + 1 Guest = 14 Attendees

2 Prepared Speeches / 5 Table Topics

Started a minute late and ended 4 minutes late 

Other Highlights:

–          WOD :  “Ephemeral” –  Lasting a very short time

–          Tony and Sarah were recognized for achieving new Pathways-          Discover your Why for acting in the world and you will cultivate greater fulfillment

–          Ed and Tony spiced up their role intros – get creative / use a personal anecdote to make the role description interesting

–          Sarah won best speaker inspiring the crowd to seize the day by using metacognition to overcome self sabotage  

Metacognition – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metacognition

–          Scott spoke about becoming aware of the differences in the way we communicate  

Book mentioned

https://www.amazon.com/Worldly-Philosophers-Economic-Thinkers-Seventh/dp/068486214Xo   “

Generalizations are difficult and normally not a good idea.”  – Peter Thie

–          The group had shining moments of creative language but “Holy S!@#” we had a lot of filler words!

–          New Member Mitra won best table topics speaking about a new residence in France

–          Jerome took home best evaluator highlighting qualities of good movement on stage 

Some of you have not given a speech in a while – establish a goal and get one done in the next couple weeks!  Don’t over think it.  Just come up with an introduction and conclusion and fill in the middle with a personal story or two.