The Seminar Source Objectives:
· To encourage readers to offer seminars as part of their businesses.
. To encourage educators to incorporate two electives that will help
reduce high school dropout rates.
. To promote mentoring programs in high schools.
· To increase awareness of ready-made seminars available..
· To provide tips on how to earn money giving seminars.
· To provide samples of available books and seminars you can use.
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Greetings! I just returned from my three-day class reunion, and what a fun adventure it was! This was the best reunion yet, and I think it is because we had so many chances to see one another, enabling us to talk to a larger variety of people.
My overriding impression of the reunion is that people's personalities do not change that much over time. Years may soften or harden some aspects of their being, but we are all basically the same--just a bit older, wider, and wiser.
One gal in particular, to me, was representative of how people basically stay the same. Initially I didn't recognize her, but once we started talking, I could so clearly picture her from high school. She was always so sweet, so bright, and so accepting--and that's exactly how she seems now. It would be interesting to live long enough to see if our kids are the same at our age as we knew them growing up.
Those I most liked and felt most comfortable with in elementary school were those I felt the same about these many decades later, and conversely, the one gal in grade school who totally intimidated me then still does today--interesting.
High school was a blend of several elementary schools from one town and a single elementary school from another. I noticed that those of us who grew up together in the other town's grammar school seemed drawn together when we met the first day and then widened our horizons as our comfort levels grew.
While I wasn't looking for "lessons learned," I did notice that the basics of my programs are equally applicable in all social situations; namely, everybody wants to feel accepted and validated whether in first grade on at a distant reunion.
At this point in our lives, I feel that we all have learned the value of friendship which necessitates acceptance and validation and rejects the worthlessness of judgment which includes nonacceptance and invalidation. To me, everyone seemed perfect exactly as they are, even the gal by whom I still feel intimated. It was just fun seeing the avenues selected by those who sat in our kindergarten circle: Adrian, Brown, Diaz, Dischert, Doheny, Greenwood, Helm, Huber, and Huntsman.
Where we are today is a result of who we are and how we've reacted to life's challenges. In the article today, I write about our areas of interest and expertise. They come from our acquired knowledge, our experiences in life, and our hobbies--all of which result in causes and issues we currently feel strongly about.
One of my most interesting conversations was with a fellow who is very involved with volunteer activities involving ARC, the association for retarded citizens. The experience that led him to that was the birth of his Down Syndrome son.
My passion is working with "at risk" teens because of the experiences I've had with them, where I've found so much talent and compassion among a group of kids that has fallen through the cracks.
Look at the list of causes/issues and see which jump out at you. Could you develop a money-making seminar on one of the topics?
Happy, Happy,
Gail
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Feature Article:
CHOOSE YOUR TOPIC
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by Gail Cassidy
TOPIC CHOICE SOURCES:
1. KNOWLEDGE: What do you know more about than anyone else? Do you know enough to put together a presentation?
2. EXPERIENCES: What experiences have you had that others would be interested in? Traveling, helping others, medical, financial, social experiences?
3. HOBBIES: What do you do that
would be of interest to others? Are you a ham radio addict, a race car
fan, a builder of bird houses, a person who mentors young boys and
girls, a singer, dancer, painter.
4. What CAUSES AND ISSUES do you feel so strongly about that you willing to research and present?
Look at the following Causes/Issues that cover the gamut.
CAUSES/ISSUES
WOULD YOU FIGHT OR MARCH FOR ANY OF THESE?
(Choose one issue about which you feel most strongly)
Environment: Pollution - air and water
Family Issues
Education - quality
Media responsibilities/ sensationalism
Health Care system made mandatory
Elderly: Medicare, Social Security
Children's right to divorce parents - rights
Discrimination: race, sex, age, etc.
The Homeless - rights
Immigration: tighter regulations
Energy - solar/nuclear
Agriculture: pesticides
The Justice System - Victim's rights
Parks & Recreation: overuse & abuse
Veterans: pensions, hospitalization
Substance Abusers: Drunk drivers
Nutrition: labeling laws, banning sugar
Law: fairness of justice system today
Politics: balanced budget, honesty
School funding: equality rich/poor
Campaign reform
Government bureaucracy
Youth - curfews/laws
Political Fleecing of America
Three strikes you're out law
Road & Bridges repairs: dangers
Small Business Tax Reform
Non-profit Agencies: government support
Churches/synagogues - separation church/state
Censoring the Internet
Spirituality: freedom of new age thinking
Handicapped legislation
Public Safety issues
Human Development Programs
Infant protection
Megan's Law
Child Care regulations
Justice System: equality/fairness
Home Health Care disabled
Water Rights
Tourism protection
Defense budget
Space Exploration
Balanced budget
Animal Care & rights: vivisection
Unions
Literacy eradication
Gay rights
Civil Rights Issues
Sexuality Issues
Gay Marriage laws
Fashion industry rip-offs
Art censorship
Books: Censorship
Music lyrics: censorship/responsibility
Movies: Censorship
Corporate Downsizing
Sport figures' salaries
Food contamination
CEO salaries
Gun laws - The Brady Law
Federal tax equality
Construction laws
State sales tax
Air bags on passenger side
Local property taxes for education
Real Estate development
Broadcasting responsibilities
Religion
Community Development
Late term abortions
Research methods
Cloning human beings
Women's Issues
War
Honesty among politicians
Civility
Human Relation Principles
Kindness
Loss of the Rain Forests
Sincerity
Lack of sincerity
Politics
Government bailout
LIST OTHER CAUSES AND/OR ISSUES YOU FEEL STRONGLY ABOUT THAT YOU WOULD RATHER TALK ABOUT:
Once your emotions are involved and you feel strongly about a subject, an experience, hobby, cause or issue, you have fodder for your talk. You naturally gravitate toward that subject. Notice what pulls you in, capture your thoughts on paper, organize, and you're ready to share your expertise with others.
It is a fun thing to do. Why not share what is important to you with others?
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Quote of the Day
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"Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Walk beside me and be my friend."
-Albert Camus
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NEXT WEEK
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EARN MONEY FROM YOUR HOBBIES & SKILLS
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Gail Cassidy
http://www.Coachability.com
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