Tiger Woods is by far the best golfer in this generation and one day he will be the best in the history of golf. Do not think for a moment it is due to God given talent, Tiger has been golfing since the tender age of three.
Now more than ever we are looking for examples to follow and Tiger Woods is as good as it gets. So what does Tiger Woods and public speaking have to do with one another?
The word excellence comes to mind when thinking of Tiger Woods on the golf course and the best public speakers in the world.
While observing the Professional Golf Association (PGA) sanctioned BMW Golf Tournament near Chicago last weekend, Tiger was trailing the leader on the final day of the event. Anyone that knows anything about golf knew Tiger would make a strong effort to win the tournament.
What is so amazing about Tiger Woods is that he is such an excellent golfer that even his competitors root for him. Why?
Tiger’s competitors, the gallery, and sports enthusiast understand the hard work and dedication that goes into becoming a great golfer. It is not a given that a golfer shows up and simply wins every tournament he or she enters.
Above all Tiger Woods has a total commitment to golf, stated another way he is passionate about golf. So let’s see the eight principles Tiger possesses:
1.) Passion for golf.
2.) Dedication to the game of golf.
3.) Commitment to the game of golf.
4.) Uncanny ability to focus during the tournament.
5.) He practices before, during, and after a golf tournament.
6.) Has a vision for success.
7.) Has the will to be the best golfer in the world and in the history of the game.
8.) Hires the best coaches to improve upon his skills as a golfer.
In order for you to understand the magnitude of the work, effort, and dedication that goes into golf, let’s make a relationship to what is required as a great public speaker. The eight principles are listed as follows:
1.) Passion for public speaking.
2.) One must dedicate him or herself to public speaking.
3.) One must commit themselves to the speaking industry.
4.) To be a great speaker you must be able to focus with laser beam precision.
5.) Practice must be occur on a daily basis, perfect practice makes you an excellent public speaker.
6.) In order to be a great speaker you must have a vision for success.
7.) One must will themselves to be the best speakers they can be.
8.) Hire the best speaker coaches you can to help you improve upon your current skill sets.
If you think Tiger Woods has God given talent as a golfer, you are wrong. He works harder than other golfers. Are you willing to work harder than the speakers in your topic area?
The bottom line is the bottom line, after 60 wins in golf, Tiger Woods has won over 75 million dollars. Now do you understand the importance of hard work and commitment to what you are passionate about?
You can achieve the same level of success as Tiger Woods as long as you apply the eight important principles required to be the best public speaker you can be. I know what I am talking about because I am applying these eight principles to my speaking business and it is paying huge dividends for me.
If you want to take your speaking career to the next level of its greatness, contact my staff at (800) 476-8976 or paul@paullawrencevann.com
Paul Lawrence Vann is an expert speaker, coach, and trainer. He leads new and professional speakers to the next level of their speaking greatness through his real-time speaker training programs. This speaking coach is one of the best in the spekaing industry and is available to assist you on an annual contract. He is the author of the highly acclaimed book
, Living on Higher Ground.Contact him at (8000 476-8976 or paul@paullawrencevann.com
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