Video of the contest speech… this live performance differs from the transcript in that I had improvised and made reference to the contestants’ who went before me. Have you ever wondered why you believe what you believe about who you are? Do you know how easily you may form beliefs that can direct years – [...]

… And How Do I Get There? I’m giving a speech in April to a group of postdoctoral scientists at a career forum. The steering committee for the event asked if I could cover the question, “What should I do with my life and how do I get there?” Sure, I said, I can easily [...]

I’ve been asked to speak at a local youth group, comprised primarily of teenagers. I’ve been thinking about what I would say… it’s been a long time since I was a teenager. If you were to go back in time and speak with the teenager you, what three things would you say to the teenager [...]

This was the speech that I wrote for my entry in a recent speech contest. It got me first place in the club, area, and division level as a first time contestant. Once my body gets over this cold virus, I’ll record the audio file for those who want the audio version. For more information [...]