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I wish you could have been with me at the National Speakers Association Convention in Orlando, Florida. It was awesome. You would probably expect that a speaker’s convention would have some of the best speakers in the world and this convention definitely met expectations. From the opening General Session with Wintley Phipps who talked about how our dreams take us into new galaxies, to the myriad of concurrent sessions covering every possible subject of interest to a speaker from Strategizing Your Business to Social Media, the convention was fun and educational. My favorite speaker of the entire program was Mark Gungor who spoke about “The Tale of the Two Brains.” He explained the struggles in relationships because men and women are wired to think differently and he did it in a most humorous fashion. I laughed so hard that my sides hurt. My friend, Shep Hyken, conducted a fabulous session on “Radical Marketing.” I walked out of that session with about 30 new ideas of how to better market myself and my speaking business. Our Las Vegas chapter met for dinner in the Italian restaurant at the hotel on Sunday evening and we discovered several speakers who live in Las Vegas that we didn’t know before. We are so excited to find new friends and get them involved with us here in Las Vegas.
 The highlight of the convention for me was, of course, the Certified Speaking Professional recognition ceremony. Yes, it was my favorite event because I received my CSP designation this year. It is the highest earned designation of the National Speakers Association and the Global Speakers Federation. I was particularly thrilled to share this experience with several colleagues from South Africa, Annie Greeff, Gustav Gous, and Stef duPlessis as well as my friend, Joachim de Posada who is now based in Miami, Florida. Less than 10% of the speakers in the world hold this CSP designation and it is quite an honor. We received a medal on a ribbon similar to the ones that are given at the Olympics. Most of us wore them to every event all week long. My special thanks go to Kate Holgate who did all the required paperwork and follow-up. I especially appreciated that she attended the event and sat with me. Without her, I wouldn’t have made this happen this year.
Special thanks also go to my friend, Charlyn Shelton, who put together a wonderful dinner with friends that evening in a Columbian restaurant in Celebration, Florida. Well, where else would you have a celebration dinner?
Having the opportunity to dress up all week was really fun. I loved spending time there with my good friend, Patricia Fripp. One never knows what incredible hat she will be wearing…and she did wear one to every event including the final awards banquet. We were both decked out in our sparkliest, blingiest gowns and were joined at our table by three Toastmaster World Champions, Ed Tate, Mark Brown, and Darren LaCroix as well as Jeff Civillico who performs on Disney Cruises as well as at home here in Las Vegas.
Even the trip home was fun. Jeff picked Darren and I up at the hotel at 5:45 am and drove us to the airport. Then the three of us flew back to Vegas together. I was delighted to spend hours sitting between these two gorgeous, talented, fun young men on the flight back. They made an otherwise long, boring trip very exciting…until they both fell asleep. Oh well, at least now I can tell people I slept with them. LOL (Wait until they read that sentence!)
It was great to get home. My long time personal assistant, Charlotte Foust, picked me up at the airport, took me out to lunch to celebrate my CSP, and dropped me home. I was exhausted and immediately went to bed where my two kitties, Shotsie and Brut, curled up next to me and purred that they were quite content that I was home. I, too, am very content to be home. Always remember, you are more than enough,
Judi
You Only Live Once
Excerpt from You Are More Than Enough
You have a right and even a responsibility to be happy. Happiness is a state of mind. Many people let life pass them by because they choose to be unhappy. They sit around complaining, worrying, procrastinating, and gossiping about other people instead of making the most of every day. They talk about the past and how it was “back when.” Some of them live in the state of “one time.” “One time” we did this and “one time” we did that. People who talk and think mainly about the past don’t move forward. They seem to think they will repeat past happiness by reliving their old experiences. In the meantime, their real life circumstances aren’t very happy.
 How sad that they are reminiscing about how life was “back when” and aren’t living each day to its fullest now. Why aren’t they trying to make themselves happy today? They don’t have a clue how difficult it is for others to be around them. We’ve probably heard their stories a dozen times and while we weren’t particularly interested the first time, we certainly didn’t want to hear the same stories the third or fourth time. These people don’t really have any concern for whether their stories are interesting to us or not. They are talking because they want to relive their experiences.
Other people talk about “someday when.” “Someday when” I make a lot of money, “someday when” I meet the right person, “someday when” my kids are out of school. But “someday when” comes and there’s another “someday when” holding them back. Maybe you are one of these people. If you’ve ever glorified the future believing when something changes, everything else will be better, then you are guilty of living in the future. If your household income is $35,000 a year and you talk about how wonderful life will be as soon as you are earning $50,000 a year, you need to stop right now. You are kidding yourself. By the time you earn $50,000 per year, you will want or need $75,000. Your material desires will always outgrow and outpace your income, especially if you are looking to BUY your happiness. The truth is, if you are not happy with yourself, no amount of money will change things. There will always be someone who earns more than you, has more than you, and spends more than you.
Projecting your life into the future is a way of avoiding the present . . . not taking responsibility for now. This is very similar to the state of “if only.” “If only” I were thin, “if only” I had more money, “if only” I had a better education, and the ultimate declaration: “If only” I’d win the lottery. Wishing and waiting are not powerful. They will not bring the changes you seek.
My feeling is “if only” you’d concentrate on what you can do today to take the steps toward what you want to be, do, and have, you’d be a lot happier. You’d be achieving and accomplishing what you want, and you’d be enjoying the journey as well. Whenever we spend too much time in the past or the future, life seems to slip by before we ever accomplish what we want.
Life Isn't Always Easy
Who told you life was going to be easy? There are lots of troubles, irritations, and pains in life. Things happen. Things go wrong. People don’t always do what we want them to. Don’t depend on other people for your happiness. Depend on yourself. Be who you are. Do the things you want to do. Get for yourself the things you want to have. Don’t wait for someone else to be it, do it, or get it for you. The only places you will find knights in shining armor on white horses are in shows on the Las Vegas Strip and in old black-and-white movies. No one is going to ride up and save you. Take care of your own needs. It is not selfish to take care of yourself. The Bible says “to love thy neighbor as thyself.” It doesn’t say “instead of thyself.” This is called self-reliance. Learn the difference between wishing, hoping, and desiring. Desire is a motivating force. When you desire something enough and back it up with hard work, you will make it come alive in your life.
Successful people understand there is a price to pay for achieving success. Sometimes this involves making sacrifices in order to reach your goals. My dad used to remind me often, “People are successful because they do the things failures don’t like and are not willing to do. Successful people take full responsibility for finding their own path to achievement.”
Many set backs are foreseeable. If we take the time to think about what possible obstacles will come up, we can be prepared to take alternative action. Be prepared by asking yourself, “How would I handle this situation if I run into a roadblock or if an emergency occurs?” No matter what your situation, you can make your journey easier if you prepare yourself by exploring the alternative routes in advance.
Mind Workout
Associate for Success!
Attend a function this week that you don’t normally attend. Go by yourself. Make a plan for what you will achieve at this function, what kind of contacts you will make, who you will meet, the minimum number of people to whom you will introduce yourself, how many cards you will give out, how many you will collect, as well as how and when you will follow up. When you return to your office or home, write down whether or not you worked your plan and achieved your goals. If you did, congratulate yourself! If not, analyze and write down why you didn’t accomplish what you set out to do. Whether you did or didn’t achieve your goals this time, pick another function and repeat the process. Continue to do this until you have built a successful network.
What Judi's Clients Are Saying
"...This experience was catapulted to a new level when I heard Judi Moreo speak at the Administrative Professional Conference in 2003. Judi is an author and an international speaker and is the founder and owner of Turning Point International. Her wisdom and inspiration lets you know she believes in you. Her confidence and passion radiate out of her and make you feel stronger. I wanted to learn and take in all that she had to share. I wanted to lift others like she was able to lift me. I wanted to give others hope, courage, and inspire them to fulfill their dreams.
From the very beginning I felt a connection with Judi. I resonated with what she was teaching. I knew I had more in me than I was giving. I knew I needed someone to help me get to where I wanted to go and I couldn’t get there alone. At times I wasn’t even sure where or what “there” was; I just knew I wanted more and had more in me to give and to achieve. I remember thinking, what if Judi was my mentor? I decided to stay after class so I could meet her. I introduced myself and we exchanged business cards. She was so warm and inviting. It was a pleasant experience and one that would never have happened if I didn’t take the first step.
What was surprising was how available Judi was and how willing she was to speak with me. I emailed her, read her books, and monthly e-zines and continued to grow. Often I would send a quick email to thank her for a particular article and let her know how much she had helped me or how I had applied her teaching.
Occasionally I reached out to Judi when I needed strength or help with a particular challenge and she was there for me. I remember the first time she called me to follow up on a particular challenge that I was facing. What a nice surprise it was to hear her voice and know how much she cared about me. It was at that moment that I realized she was a true mentor to me.
I was also honored and appreciative when she asked me to do some writing for her and when she used a few of my quotes and articles. She made me feel so special and talented. She has always encouraged me to write a book. In fact, because of her encouragement the dream of writing a book was planted, a goal was created and acted upon. All this because of a mentor!"
Peggy Vasquez
Editor’s Note: Peggy’s story appears in the new Life Choices: Putting the Pieces Together book being launched October 30th at the Palace Station Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada
Affirmation
My life is rich and full. I am surrounded by love and support. I attract positive, powerful people who believe in my success. I meet the right people at the right time. People like me. I am more than enough!
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