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had to go!

But Pathways is here to
stay. My problem was that my
Toastmasters had changed!
It didn’t align with my

comfort zone anymore .
. . and I was annoyed. But it
was never my Toastmasters. I Comfort
Comfort
made it mine because I liked
what I saw, heard, and felt at every Zone
meeting. I invested myself in Zone
Toastmasters, found a mentor,
and never looked back.

After a long weekend
contemplating my future with Toastmasters In
(and specifically Pathways) I decided to replace the meantime, I find really cool features
the dead batteries keeping my comfort zone and projects in each Level. The project that

dull with a needed burst of radiant energy. I is challenging me currently is Creating a
embraced Pathways! Podcast. I bought a microphone, webcam,
And, WOW, am I glad that I did! I love the software, & recorded content . . . but I find that
new program. I’ve been pushed in ways I didn’t communication via video is different than in

anticipate—such as putting together videos on person. Well, duh! Video flattens affect and
YouTube or becoming a Pathways evangelist. speech. I need to be larger and more animated
But I am baby, yeah! Pathways is for me! Yeah! when doing videos in order for them to not
No, I didn’t drink the koolaid. It’s not sound so flat. Then figure out the software,

all peace, love, and puka shells - there are where to post videos, and figure out who might
challenges aplenty . . . but that’s why I joined be interested in the content. For the time being
Toastmasters in the first place! To be challenged. I am focusing on Pathways as my content.
I see the issues, but I also see that Toastmasters Now, that’s a challenge! Nothing like the old

International is actively working to address comfort zone. You can check out the videos I’ve
them. No, not all the issues are being actively done so far on YouTube (search: D7 Toastmasters
addressed, but that does not mean Pathways Pathways Virtual Academy) and on the D7
is for the birds. Some of the challenges I hope website in the Pathways tab.

Toastmasters addresses include: access for I’ve gone from being a Pathways curmudgeon
incarcerated Toastmasters, Pathways materials to a Pathways evangelist! I like the new program
for visually impaired members, and Pathways —warts and all. I hope that you give Pathways
curriculum for Gavel Clubs. a chance to challenge you to grow. Get started

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