Skip to content

Public Speaking Quotes

Humble the Poet Quote on Managing Expectations and Going From “High” to “Low” to “None”

    “Jumping into anything with low expectations is the best way to exceed expectations, so keep that in mind when deciding your next move.”

    Humble the Poet, Things No One Else Can Teach Us (Page 131)

    Beyond the Quote (79/365)

    Rather than low expectations, try no expectations.  When you hold a stance that maintains expectations, you are putting energy into a future result that will distract you from your present task.  Once you have made up your mind about what your next move will be, do just that.  And focus all of your resources on doing that task to the best of your ability—not into acquiring a certain result. Maintain the mindset of now and empty your mind of what might happen in the future.  This is how you will produce your best work and this is how you will best take care of the tasks you set out to do.  And as the saying goes, taking care of this moment is the best insurance you have for the next moment.

    Read More »Humble the Poet Quote on Managing Expectations and Going From “High” to “Low” to “None”

      “Verbal expression is the mirror of the mind.  Clear thoughts become clear statements, whereas ambiguous ideas transform into vacant ramblings.  The trouble is that, in many cases, we lack very lucid thoughts.  The world is complicated, and it takes a great deal of mental effort to understand even one facet of the whole.” ~ Rolf Dobelli, The Art of Thinking Clearly

      Talk Like TED [Book]

        Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo

        By: Carmine Gallo

        From this Book: 12 Quotes

        Book Overview: Ideas are the currency of the twenty-first century. In order to succeed, you need to be able to sell your ideas persuasively. This ability is the single greatest skill that will help you accomplish your dreams. TED Talks have redefined the elements of a successful presentation and become the gold standard for public speaking. TED―which stands for technology, entertainment, and design―brings together the world’s leading thinkers. These are the presentations that set the world on fire, and the techniques that top TED speakers use will make any presentation more dynamic, fire up any team, and give anyone the confidence to overcome their fear of public speaking.

        Buy from Amazon!  Listen on Audible!

        Not enough time to read/listen to the whole book? Check out the 16 minute Blinkist version of Talk Like TED and get the key insights here for free.

        Post(s) Inspired by this Book:

          “When you deliver a presentation, your goal should not be to ‘deliver a presentation.’ It should be to inspire your audience, to move them, and to encourage them to dream bigger.  You cannot move people if they don’t think you’re real.  You’ll never convince your audience of anything if they don’t trust, admire, and genuinely like you.” ~ Carmine Gallo, Talk Like TED

            “If you can’t explain your big idea in 140 characters or less, keep working your message.” ~ Carmine Gallo, Talk Like TED

              “The truthful, inside story of almost any man’s life – if told modestly and without offending egotism – is most entertaining.  It is almost sure-fire speech material.” ~ Dale Carnegie, via Talk Like TED

                “All great speakers were bad speakers first.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson