Monthly Archives: July 2009

How to Quickly Put Together a Great Speech

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Avish

Have you ever struggled to put together a presentation, regardless of the length? Do ever get envious watching other people speak, wishing you could put together a speech that seems to flow so well? Read on, because I am going … Continue reading →

Posted in Talk Gooder | 5 Comments

Celine Dion Tops Herself in “Worst Cover Song” Contest

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Avish

Never say something is the “worst ever,” because people will always find a way to one-up (or one-down) you… I recently posted an article about my experience attending the Sheryl Crow 4th of July concert. In that post, I referenced … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Funny | 6 Comments

What Kind of Smart Ass Are You?

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Avish

I’m the “Motivational Smart Ass.” What word would you put in front of “Smart Ass ” to describe yourself? “Motivational?” “Inspirational?” “Muppetational?” If you haven’t thought about it before, maybe you should… I recently posted an article asking you What’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Business Advice, Motivation & Success | 2 Comments

Speech in a Can!

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Avish

Check it out – I’m in print! My humorous article just appeared in Speaker Magazine (the official magazine of the National Speakers Association). It’s a humorous, semi-sarcastic (go figure) write up of how to write a speech. Click on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Funny, Talk Gooder | 2 Comments

Learning Lessons from Liking Sheryl Crow

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Avish

I don’t hate Sheryl Crow. This may not be news, or even of interest, to you, but I find it fairly revelatory. Read on to see why… This past weekend, the city of Philadelphia had a huge free concert to … Continue reading →

Posted in Motivation & Success | Leave a comment

More Bollywood Madness – He-Man!

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Avish

Once again, the people at Topless Robot brought a little bit of Bollywood craziness to my attention. (Last time it was Dancing Superman and female Spiderman) Take a watch, if you dare: This is clearly meant to be a live … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Funny | 4 Comments

What’s Your “Word?”

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Avish

Have you ever thought about what exactly is rattling around in that brain of yours? Maybe you should… I am currently reading “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert. This is a New York times best selling memoir about a woman … Continue reading →

Posted in Motivation & Success | Leave a comment

Reap What You Sow, and Shut Up About It!

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Avish

Life is full of choices, and those choices have consequences. You are free to choose whatever you want, but when you do don’t sit there and whine about the consequences of making that choice. This past weekend was Independence Day … Continue reading →

Posted in Motivation & Success | 3 Comments

Reader Response Requested: Share Your “I Don’t Like” List!

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Avish

Yesterday I published the post Is Your “Fun” Really Any Fun?” . The basic premise is that we all have things we just don’t enjoy that we feel we should because everyone else either enjoys them or tells us we … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Funny | 18 Comments

Is Your “Fun” Really Any Fun?

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Avish

I don’t like fireworks. There. I’ve said it. I feel much better now. The 4th of July is this weekend, and in Philadelphia, the firework displays start a good week prior. This past weekend I was making plans with two … Continue reading →

Posted in Motivation & Success | 7 Comments