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Tee Up Your Speech: Golf is Like Public Speaking

Tip #30 Think about these parallels between golf and public speaking. You will always find more.

If we are great public speakers, let's see if it helps us play better golf...and if we're great golfers, we
can use that expertise to elevate our speaking skills.
Enjoy a job Both golf and public speaking are works in progress. We can always improve!

well done. Feel free to reach out to me if you want to polish your speaking skills.

However, look for a golf pro if you want to improve your golf game!
Hit ‘em straight!

In golf, focus on your successes and
appreciate the opportunity to spend
time on the golf course. We may not
always leave knowing that it was a job
well done. However, when we think
about our good shots or the funny
mishaps, or the beautiful sounds and
sights on the course, we usually want to come back for more!

For public speaking, remember to focus on what went well and know that you delivered the best you
could in that day and time. Appreciate your accomplishment. If you think you "bombed," focus on what
went well and move on to the next opportunity! Tomorrow’s another day!

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