Tag Archives: Agora Speakers International
NOTES of a NOMAD #223 -A Message from Nepal -19 May 2024
A few days ago I received a surprise message from a school I visited in 2023 during my last week in Nepal.
The Wings Agora Speakers Club they started has been active for the past year and they have invited me to join their meeting.
As I had not heard from them since last year, this was an exciting message!
NOTES of a NOMAD #210 -Yuri-WAR -18 February 2024
This video covers a sober topic, that is war.
I just heard that the friend’s brother passed away from being injured in the war in Ukraine.
War impacts the infrastructure, economy, health, education, environment, and many other aspects of our world.
I hope one hundred years from now, that some of my future descendants will see this video and say that does not happen anymore!
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NOTES of a NOMAD #203 -The Middle Way -31-December-2023
In a recent Afterparty at an Agora Speakers meeting the teaching of ‘The Middle Way’ from Buddha was mentioned as we discussed the status of the world.
I found it interesting that many philosophers such as Aristotle and many religions have a similar message on how to approach life in moderation.
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NOTES of a NOMAD #201 -Changing Lives -17 December 2023
If you have watched some of my previous videos you likely noted that I believe communication skills are important.
Improving our communication skills has a positive impact on our lives.
How can we inform people about how they can improve their lives enormously by practicing and improving their communication skills?
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NOTES of a NOMAD #200 -“WHAT” 200 Videos? -10 December 2023
Should you ever wonder where you can easily find the videos that I have posted since February 2020, there is a website.
On the website, there is a list of all the posts with a brief description and a link to each video.
I describe the website and show the page containing the list of videos with links to each video.
The site can be found at https://www.notesofanomad.ca/
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NOTES of a NOMAD #194 -How to Know A Person -29 October 2023
An interview with the authour, David Brooks about his recent book, “How to Know A Person,” inspired some thoughts about deep listening and helping others.
When we conduct effective conversations and listen actively to others we make others feel heard, understood, and recognized.
This can help us find common ground, solve problems, and improve the world around us.
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NOTES of a NOMAD #191 -Speak Out – Lead – Make History -8 October 2023
With another conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Hammas the average citizen is the one who suffers.
I believe a formula that will help solve so many problems in the world is ‘Speak Up – Lead – Make History.’
We can all dig deeper into our lives, step up, and apply the above formula by improving our communication and leadership and making the world better.
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NOTES of a NOMAD #190 -100 Years From Now -1 October 2023
This past week I received an email from a high school student asking me to write a reference for her debate coach application.
Her mother suggested that she include what she wrote when asked about a person who inspired her.
This made me think about my favorite quote about 100 Years From Now
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NOTES of a NOMAD #189 -Back to the Drawing Board -24 September 2023
This week I have to go ‘back to the drawing board’ as a project I have been working on has not been successful.
I review some of the activities, the results, and what I think is the next step.
However, if anyone has some suggestions for me, I would be pleased to hear them.
NOTES of a NOMAD #187 -If You Don’t Belong, You Will Pay -10 September 2023
When discussing that Agora Speakers is free, the phrase, “You don’t pay to belong to Agora, but if you don’t belong you will pay” was mentioned.
This comment resonated with me as it can be applied to many things in life including exercise and nutrition.
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NOTES of a NOMAD #185 -Convention Presentation -27-August 2023
At the recent Agora Speakers online convention, AGORACON2023, I presented what I had learned during my trip to Nepal earlier this year.
This presentation “The Gift” describes some of what I did and learned in Nepal.
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