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LOVE LETTERS
Love the New Path . . .
in the New Year
Dottie Love, DTM
Getting on the Direct Path Succeeding on a Path
The first Toastmasters club I joined was one of I believe most members are looking for the
those small, less-structured clubs. Disillusioned same things I had been when I first joined:
because I wasn’t gaining the skills I wanted, I • Be proficient at public speaking;
left. I actually left Toastmasters and registered • Overcome the fear that plagues so many
for public speaking courses at a community who venture to the front of a crowd;
college. I was confused because I’d heard that • Gain respect as a capable leader by
Toastmasters International was founded on mastering the “Art” of presenting
strong, solid principles of public speaking and creatively.
leadership skills building, yet I had struggled Are these similar to yours? Have you
as a member. Years later, I unknowingly accomplished what you are looking for yet? Or
visited another Toastmasters club—a thriving, better yet, do you have members in your club
distinguished club—and fell in love with who can use a helping hand?
Toastmasters. It was a happy ending and it keeps When I followed a success plan, I started to
getting better! gain greater results! For club members who want
The thriving club I joined has a philosophy faster results and to reap greater benefits, then a
(and habit) of promoting the various education plan is essential. I researched several great plans
certifications available and how members could and pulled them together into a “Quick Start”
leverage those certifications for continuous Guide. But first, below is an outline that can give
personal and professional growth. Regardless you some ideas of how to start your plan. The
of where you are on your journey, you can tap “Quick Start” Guide gives you the details. As a
into this success plan. Jackpot! member, select those activities that fit within
And what better time to do it? In the 2019 your lifestyle and personal/professional goals.
New Year, do yourself a favor and revisit your
personal needs then use the new Pathways
Program to help!
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