I think anyone who has the ability (and courage) to stand up in front of people - be it to perform in a talent show, be a key note speaker, be a presenter in business, etc. - and can do so with confidence, should be admired.

And I do. Admire them.

I daresay these folks still get butterflies (or even panic) on the inside – but the ability to stand up and do it anyway? That takes character – and attitude! And to knock it out of the park? They deserve whatever success comes from it!

Hm. A triple dog dare? Guess I can’t really ignore that, eh? 

Virtually Yours,
Anne-Marie

Thank you for the kind words as well. I really appreciate it!

Your boys are a credit to their Dad, no doubt learning by osmosis and direct fathering that you do not get anything unless you go out and work for it. Even when it is outside the comfort zone!!

I coach Water Polo at a level about the same age as your sons, and it is a constant message that you have to do it yourself or it doesn’t get done.

I am one of the fortunate ones who just loves a crowd to speak too, big or small, it does not matter, presenting and coaching is “my thing”.

Thanks for your tips and info, I am also a “life time learner, and enjoy what you bring to the table.

Cheers
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I wish I still had a teens capacity to learn and change. Change is slower and takes much longer at my age

I’m sure your kid’s success is not unrelated to seeing Dad jump into the deep end of the pool himself! Congrats!

“When I am prepared,  I have never met a microphone I didn’t like.” I love that! Well said!

Keep my information, if they become a Software Engineer and an Architect, I may be able to help them with their first jobs. I recruit for both areas.