"There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave." ~Dale Carnegie I agree with Dale Carnegie. However everytime I make a speech I only do two because I never practice before giving my speeches. (Except for contest purposes) However after I give my speech I always wish I could have done more. The following is the short acceptance speech I gave to the Macan Island Lawyer's league sometime late 2007 when I just passed the Philippine bar exams. The event was held at the Hilton Hotel. I didn't mind giving the speech because I tasted the good food that the hotel has to offer. Anyway here is the speech: Distinguished guests, colleagues in the most noble profession, friends, relatives and loved ones Good evening. I have been given the Herculean task tonight of delivering this acceptance speech in behalf of my distinguished colleagues. I still have a vague idea as to why I was chosen among … [Read more...]