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Last Monday Toastmaster Vice President Education smsed me and asked me whether i could be the invocator for the Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day meeting on Wednesday. I was so reluctant in doing it as it can be considered as a last min job. But i knew that i had to keep good relation with the Toastmasters in my job. Therefore, i accepted the invitation.

I took the challenge with the thoughts in my mind that with great effort and determination, i could do it. Before i started doing my speechwriting, i did some research on my topic. It is true when one say that a speech is only as good as the quality of research and reflection put into it. Just because you are a good speaker, doesnt make you a good speechwriter. When i started doing my speechwriting, i recalled the article by David Zielinski. He wrote that, ' one of the biggest mistake that novice speechwriters make is writing for the eyes rather than the ears.'

After that, i started practising my speech and tried to deliver it in a very professional manner with the advice given by my mentor, Danny Bong. Though it was not my first time delivering a speech at Toastmasters, i was still experiencing stage fright. During my practise, i knew that i had to make my 'butterflies' fly in a formation. As a result of this, i delivered the speech very well indeed.

My mentor commented that i had a very confidence speech with great body language and eyes contact. He also adviced me to work on my facial expression.

To me it was a personal success. It took me such a huge encouragement to deliver a good speech. Well if i hadnt agree to the Vice President Education's invitation, it would be a great disappointment in truth. Now, i truly believe that if one wanted to succeed in life, he/she must get out of this comfort zone and start doing what he/she should do. In order to receive a victorious outcome, perseverance is the only outcome. Thank you.