Richard (Dick) Wa
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In the summer of 1980 Dick Warn delivered his first keynote adress at Washington Business Week's week-long summer training sessions for high school students at Gonzage, Central Washington, Western Washington, and Pacific Luthe Universities. His impact on 200 students was so great that he was invited back for every session - - for 29 years. www.wbw.org
That same power -- the ability to truly connect and inspire - - is something almost everyone has. What makes it so difficult is not knowing how.
The first time Dick Warn was paid to speak was in 1972. Since then he has delivered over 3,000 keynotes and 1,000 workshops.
Prior to public speaking Dick set national sales records in two technical industries. And now, most of his time is spent selling ideas to others.
Dick Warn is the author of three books and The Miracle Minute -- a weekly thought provoking email that can be read in less than a minute is offered free at www.TheMiracleMinute.com
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A World Without Courage
Fear of failure is the single most powerful reason so many people fail to find happiness. They try something once, maybe twice, and then give up. For them, it’s a two times and you are out approached to life. Yet, failure is a natural aspect of life. Failures are something everyone has to deal with. They are not options. Failures are our teachers - - we are supposed to learn from them, not repeat them.
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In the Playhouse of Your Mind
Brian Tracy, Canadian-bo American trainer and author, said, “Our mind is the most valuable possession we have. The quality of our lives is, and will be, a reflection of how well we develop, train, and utilize this precious gift.”
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Saving the American Dream
Books Atkinson, 1894-1984, American jou alist, said, “This nation was built by people who took risks - - pioneers who were not afraid of the wilde ess, business men who were not afraid of failure, scientists who were not afraid of the truth, thinkers who were not afraid of progress, and dreamers who were not afraid of action.” What happened to us? Did an illusion of security lead us to a wilde ess of half-truths, lies, and stupid decisions? Did we allow unworthy politicians to take control? What became of truth, honesty, and the American dream?
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Climbing High
What is the ultimate goal that we can achieve? Is it money and things? Or is it items that money cannot buy? Like happiness, peace of mind, and truly feeling at peace with who we have become? The first half of my life I chased money. Even when I said money wasn’t the most important thing my actions proved otherwise. At the peak of one of my material climbs I lived in a seven-bedroom house on an acre of land with a horse corral. That huge lavish house was not a home.
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Platform Presence?
What is Platform Presence? It can be felt but not seen. Some speakers have it, others don’t. How did they get it? There are three major aspects involved with Platform Presence. The most important one is absence of fear. From the instant someone with Platform Presence stands and begins moving toward the platform they are completely at peace, both with themselves and their surroundings. That powerful peaceful presence cannot be faked. It is either there or it isn’t. In either case, the audience feels it.
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Achieving Your Dreams
Most of us enter adulthood with dreams of achieving financial freedom, a house in the country, a career we love, yearly vacations in Hawaii, a cabin on the beach, owning our own firm and perfect health. People achieving these things (high achievers) are crystal clear dreamers, yet very few dreamers become high achievers.
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Is Attitude Everything?
Nothing is everything. Nothing is that absolute. The next time someone tells you that nothing is impossible ask them to dribble a football. However, your attitude does play major roles in everything you do, what you become, and how happy you are. We see everything through the filters in our mind and attitude in one of the biggest filters.
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Those Who Mind Won’t Matter!
Sir Lawrence Olivier, British actor and director, said, “I have to act to live.” Sir Lawrence Olivier had gotten so good at professional acting that he loved what he did. That type of “love” occurs when someone becomes one with what they are doing. No one has the ability to become that good at everything, but everyone has the talent to become extremely good at something.
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Price of a Worry-Free Life
One difficult aspect of life is mastering our emotions. The concept of remaining calm in spite of what happens is easy … to agree with. Doing it is a much different thing. What happens when we allow ourselves to panic? We instantly lose sight of the obvious, forget everything we have learned, and we become a liability to ourselves and others. Panic is the most common cause of death among new people to scuba diving.
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Finding the Good Life
Pop cans have been sharing one of life’s most powerful lessons for years: No Deposit, No Return. Yet, millions of people sit on the sidelines wishing that something good will fall from the sky.
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Pain Is Inevitable
Bad things happen. The passing of a parent, the death of a pet, rejection from someone important, the loss of something you truly enjoy, and the list is endless. There is no “pain free” way to live. We build attachments. Attachments come to an end. Yet, as Buddha said, “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” Most painful events are followed by shock, anger, denial, and blame. These emotions are normal. What causes suffering is getting stuck in anger, denial or blame. Some people make careers out of anger and blame.
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One Key to More Effective Communications
We can control what we say and how we say it. But we cannot control what is heard. People hear through emotional biases and desires. Some people hear what we say and they agree. Other people hear our words, yet miss our meaning. And still others get upset by something they heard, but we did not say. When presenting more effective ways to do something there will always be someone in the room who has been doing it wrong. Not everyone is prepared to admit their mistakes. Not everyone cares. In fact, some people want to be offended. That is what they expected.
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The Miracle Minute
Sample Miracle Minutes - thought provoking inspirational weekly emails that can be read in less than a minute, plus free reports and employee evaluation.
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Mystical Mentor
The true story of a non-belivers transformation and recovery, resulting in total forgiveness, self-acceptance, and freedom from fear. A powerful yet simple read. You can read the first hapter free.
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Richard (Dick) Wa
"You can often fool the person beside you, but never the person inside of you." Joel Goldsmith
"Genius is self-bestode. Medocrity self-inflicted." Joel Goldsmith
"As within - so without."
Contacting Richard (Dick) Wa
Physical Address: Dick Warn, 20176 SW 72 Ave., Tualatin, OR 97062
Phone: 503-691-1435 Email: DickWarn@TheMiracleMinute.com
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The best way to get started with Dick is with a question. Either call or email with a question and see what happens.
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Personal Coaching by Dick Wa – Having climbed from the gutter himself - 3 DUI's, 2 divorces, and 3 lost houses - his insights are not theory - they are proven. Dick went from smoking 2 packs a day and drinking almost every day for forty years - to smokeless and clean for over ten years. Can he help you? Maybe he can. Call him at (503) 691-1435.
Winning at the Game of Life. From powerful 45 minute keynotes to full day workshops, Dick's insights - delivered with humor and love - leave people on their feet wanting more. Call him at (503) 691-1435