The Keynote: A Humorous Interlude Posted By : Gihan- public speaking

I turned away in disgust and looked out to the ocean. But I had a positive attitude, which was contagious - and I hoped it was worth catching by the men on that ship. I tell you this story not to sadden you - because the sun is always shining even when you can't see it - but to inspire you. And not to point a finger at the commander of that battleship - because whenever I do, there are two fingers pointing back at me (there used to be three, but I lost one in a freak accident when I lost concentration while sharpening an axe for six hours) - but to point YOU in a new direction.

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