Think about the last book you read. 📕 A podcast 🎤 A conversation 🗣️ Or a talk that stayed with you 🤩 Was it because you learned something new? Maybe. But I'd guess there was also a story. A moment that helped the lesson come alive. That's the part we remember. Stories don't replace information. They give it meaning. And that's why storytelling matters so much. It’s that bridge that connects people. And it’s a way to help people feel something. ✨ I'd love to hear yours. What's a story you'll never forget, and why has it stayed with you?

Let’s think of what makes you proud. 🥹 Not what you've completed. Not your word count. Not your productivity. You. What are YOU most proud of from this week? Maybe you: 🌿 kept going 🌿 got clearer 🌿 asked for help 🌿 faced something difficult 🌿 showed up when you didn't feel like it Take a moment and acknowledge it. What are you most proud of this week as a writer? ✍️

Oh my!! I’m so excited and thrilled! 😁 I’ve made it and now there are 8 of us onto the next round! Thank you to all of you that made this possible! And I want to congratulate the other winners and the ones who sent in their videos! That’s brave to put yourself out there. 🥳 @Doa Kaptan @Éva Raposa @Subhan Nair @Anil de Vries @Emma Fábryová @Sam Dunlop @Janet Little @Ayu Masruroh @Justin Yip @Sungsoo Choi @Harrison Angwin @Rodrigo Rios @Tony Mulligan@Dani Rosenblad James @Wolfram Grohnert @Natalie Duncan @Semih Yalap @Danny Hansen@Vernon Foster @Craig Gauvreau @Jim Jenkins @Kevin Pagan @John Doorbar

The Day My Shoes Melted: A Powerful Lesson About Persistence and Finishing What Matters This is my official entry for SKOOLx, and it's now live for voting. My talk is about taking that next step to get to your goal. I'll be honest, putting this together pushed me. I wrote this over so many times and focused on it for days. Then, I practiced it for hours and hours. But I'm proud of myself for finally allowing it to be finished. Sure, it needs work. But isn’t that why they’re having this competition, to help us make it better? If you feel that this resonates with you, I'd really appreciate your vote. Every vote counts and my dream is to make it to the finals! So, I'd love to have your support behind me with your melted shoes! 😉 (No shoes were harmed in the making of this talk) Vote here: https://forms.gle/bbqBf65BFVQaqvmP7 Voting ends on Monday, June 22nd! Check out the other competitors at The Public Speaking Community! Many great speeches to choose from! Thanks for your support! What did you think of my talk? Share in the comments! I’d love to hear your thoughts! @Shirley-Louise Daniels @Abby Davin @Akua Powell @Aisha P @Barbara Walsh @Bettina Lovas @Andrew Belock @Linda Brand @Andréanne Brault @Larisa Kocsis @Amber Griffiths @Karin Olson @Lawrencia Abugre @Linda Thomas @Carol Jenkin @Carly Wiggins @Caly Rohar @Danni Armstrong @Debi Lynn @Elizabeth O'Carroll @Elizabeth Veronique Hoka @Eliza Marin @Eileen MacDonell @Eirini Kapsidou @Elias McQuade @Frances Scully @Diana Frank @Katrin Differt @Danni Armstrong @Karen Dennis @Kevin de Haan @Faizan Ahmad @Faith Adebayo @Faith Romen @Hanni Meier @Mariam Kipiani. MD @Maria Leeper @Gwynne Conlyn @Gouree Gupta @Gaby Sanin @Hanalei C @Harris William @Hafsah Ahamed @Ian Darley @Iam Christian @Irina A. @Dorela iEPAN @Jasmine Collins @JeanAlbert Arnold @Jaime Glasser @Karen Sarmento @Karen Strauss @Kady Adamson @Meriliis Kivimägi @Kris Rather @Kristy Kelley @Ladavia Savoie @Lisa Black @Lisa Steenberg @Me ch Immelman @Aura Mengel @Mercy Helen @Nathaniel Parant @Nika Nika @Natalie Horseman @Naseef Hale @Nikki Hillhouse @Noelle Hyzy @Burcu Onaranel @Chevy Patrick Oneil @Amanda Owens @Phillip Mackey @Pravin Choudhary @pineappleCITI Works @Rachael Bermingham @Rachel Harmsworth @Rachel Yu @Rafaela Moreno @Salma Samaha @Scott Aksamit @Sean Daly @Shawn Helgerson @Sharon Prahl @Shemmiah Lewis @Talya Ring @Tamara Fogle @Tara Hayes @Johannes Tamegger @Kathryn Traff @Uday Sarma @Vasi Smith @Birger Verpeten @Anna V. @Cinthia Varkevisser @Wendy Wiseman @Barbara Walsh @Yulia Drummond @Yan Lin @Yo Me @Kaushik Yadav @Candy Zulkosky@Ryan Clark @Chanie Twersky @Steve Belanger @Steven Cruz @Chris Hanlon @Christina Morales @Joseph Isosaki

Let's dream for a moment. Not about the book. 📕 About what happens after. If your book were finished What changes? Would you: 📖 speak more? 📖 grow your business? 📖 share your story? 📖 inspire others? 📖 finally prove to yourself you can do it? Sometimes remembering why we're writing is what helps us keep going. 👉 What would finishing your book make possible?