This is a collection of example sentences that will be useful for self-improvement speakers who are preparing their 3-minute speeches. This article will help you to write a concise yet effective speech. Use these examples to help you prepare a successful speech!

3-Minute Speech Example for a Personal Development Speaker 1

No one believes in the myth of the job for life anymore, and job hopping is the order of the day.
Job search firms are churning out seasonal surveys showing that a staggering 80% of workers consider changing jobs, and newspapers are busy reporting on young people chasing the bluebird and looking for a better job.
Companies fight daily talent wars to avoid losing key talent, and human resources managers are overwhelmed by the stacks of resignation letters that come in after the holiday season.
But do people’s jobs always end as neatly as they begin?
No matter how much times have changed, leaving a job is essentially a betrayal of the organization that nurtured, fed, and trained you.
We wouldn’t be where we are today without the environment, opportunities, and co-workers that our organizations have provided. If we forget that and only consider our own future, can we truly call that success?
In Korea’s ever-expanding web of social connections, where you’re just two bridges away from your in-laws’ uncle’s friend, and in an industry where you can almost count the number of spoons in each other’s mouths, an unceremonious departure can have a devastating effect on a person’s career.
These days, when a company hires someone, they often run a reputation check to see what his or her reputation was like at previous jobs.
This is a world where a graceful exit is a necessity, especially if you’re moving from job to job in the same industry, and a graceless exit is the ultimate in career management.
What does a graceful exit look like?
The reason for a graceful exit is simple.
It’s a basic tenet of the professional world, and if you work in the same job, you’re going to meet again at some point.
It’s also a human courtesy to the people you’ve worked with.
Some people try to skirt the basics by not returning calls and avoiding contact because they feel bad for their former coworkers, but it’s important to remember that this is a no-no.
When you decide to leave a company, the most important thing is how you handle the situation.
Give the people you’ve worked with at the company plenty of time to hand over the reins, and make sure the organization doesn’t falter after you’re gone.
Taking responsibility until the end isn’t just good manners; it’s a mature attitude that people will remember long after you’re gone, and it’s an important stepping stone to greater trust and career success in the long run.
What about the impact of leaving on the company?
Most of us would give the same answer anyway.
The idea is that turnover hurts the organization.
For the company, it’s the cost of training new talent, it can be demoralizing for existing employees, and it’s disruptive.
This will manifest itself in overhead costs that eat into the organization’s long-term growth potential.
For U.S. companies, the cost of turnover is typically estimated at about twice the annual salary.
The loss of key talent can have a particularly large impact on a company, as when IBM’s chief financial officer (CFO) Jerome York left for Chrysler, IBM’s final stock price plummeted by $1.3 billion ($1.3 trillion).
Although this is an example of a global company, it provides a lesson we can’t ignore in the small organizations we work in.
On the other hand, changing jobs is also a big challenge for individuals.
You have to adapt to a new environment and prove your worth.
In this situation, a good reputation becomes your most powerful weapon. It’s no exaggeration to say that reputation checks can make or break a job offer.
For career jobs, it’s important to keep in mind that once a bad reputation gets out in the industry, it can be irreparable, and reputation management is fundamental to career management.
At the end of the day, career management is an asset that helps you continue to grow and succeed after you leave a job.
To that end, the grace and responsibility you demonstrate during the transition process is not just about solving a problem in the present, it’s about making smart choices that prepare you for the future.
Thank you, everyone, for listening.

Example 3-minute speech by a speaker at a personal development event 2

When you think of a Twitter president, who comes to mind?
It’s a nickname given to the novelist Mr. ○○○.
Born in 1946, he is as enthusiastic about social networks as any young person.
Perhaps this is what makes him a cultural president.
He has more than 840,000 followers who follow his every word on Twitter.
His influence in the cyber and mobile world is immense.
His words and actions are unapologetically confident.
Where does that confidence come from?
Perhaps it comes from the wisdom and fortitude he’s gained from navigating life’s twists and turns.
As a young man, he lived a hard life of hunger and homelessness.
He realized the meaning of life in those rough and tumble years, and is giving a sincere message based on his own experience.
His life story is more than just a story of a difficult past.
It’s a deep reflection on what life is and why we live.
‘Life is hard,’ everyone says, but are the things we struggle with really the most important things?
Compared to the life of ○○○ back then, the problems we often struggle with seem so trivial.
He seems to be asking us.
“Are you really living life, or are you just enduring time?”
He speaks from a life well lived.
Mostly in the form of advice to youth, diagnosing what’s wrong with society and suggesting ways to improve it.
“If the 20th century was the age of reason, the 21st century is the age of emotion. We need to provide education that cultivates emotions.”
“We need a world with more people with hearts than a world with more people with brains.”
“We should live with our hearts, not our minds.”
Dr. ○○○’s message is always simple but powerful.
He reminds us of important truths in life, even in short sentences that resonate with our hearts.
They are all worth listening to.
But there’s one that stuck with me the most.
“If you’re the only one, you’re the bad guy”.
It’s not just a joke.
It’s not just a joke, it’s the root cause of all the injustices and conflicts in our society.
It’s a reminder of how selfishness without regard for others can get us into trouble.
We live in an age where we are overwhelmed with worries about our circumstances and survival.
We spend a lot of time thinking about how we can make our lives better.
But what is truly important?
If we all took the time to think about the person next to us, instead of just ourselves, we would have a better world.
Mr. ○○○’s message isn’t just about personal success or how-to’s.
His words resonate deeply with empathy, caring, and how to live together.
If our society is to become a warmer and more harmonious place, we will have to take his message to heart.

Example 3-minute speech by a speaker at a self-improvement event

An interesting conclusion was drawn from a study that divided the image of a chief executive officer (CEO) into abilities, qualities, personality, and external conditions: external image, management abilities, and social engagement activities were ranked in order of importance.
External image includes your name, experience, background, appearance, and voice. It’s your brand, and it’s the most direct and quickest way to sell yourself, which underscores the importance of first impressions.
The US Federal Reserve shocked the world when it released a study showing that good-looking, tall, and slim people earn more money – and not just in cases where looks are a job requirement, like in the entertainment industry, but also in regular jobs.
According to Professor Beadle’s research at the University of Texas, good-looking people are paid 5% more than the average, and conversely, those with lower-than-average looks are paid 9% less.
However, “good-looking” doesn’t necessarily mean looking like movie stars Won Bin or Kim Tae-hee. Different professions, statuses, and situations define the ideal image differently. Just as a flight attendant, movie star, and announcer have different image requirements. You can also see this in movies and dramas, where actors who play presidents or kings tend to have a certain image.
Try to create an image that fits your position and role. A simple change in makeup or tone of voice can be a great way to refresh your image. While the current makeover craze has some people taking annual or monthly leave to get a facelift, it’s important to avoid being overly appearance-oriented. Image-making is the best way to increase your self-worth.
Commit to your work, and the consistent practice of nurturing your body and mind will create natural beauty. In the end, it’s the best investment you can make to make yourself shine.
Thank you.

3-Minute Personal Development Speaker Example Speech 4

You’re in a bad seat again today.
Your significant other isn’t answering his or her cell phone.
He should be home from work by now, but after calling him two or three times, he doesn’t answer.
You start to wonder if she’s seeing someone else.
The problem is doubt.
And when it gets bad enough, it can turn into delusions.
It’s okay to have a doubt once in a while, but the moment you have a doubt, it becomes a fact and you write a novel about it.
“Isn’t he just trying to reassure me by saying he missed me when he’s really doing something else?”
I think to myself.
You might snoop through their texts or emails, or sneak into their wallet to look at their credit card receipts.
If this behavior is repeated, it will eventually hurt the other person.
They’ll feel hurt that you don’t trust them, and you run the risk of destroying the relationship itself.
As love grows deeper, so does trust, and trust crumbles in the face of doubt.
You can’t stop yourself from having doubts.
We all have doubts to some degree.
The problem is the aftermath of jumping to conclusions.
The impulsive lashing out or the constant questioning, prodding, and probing.
That behavior comes back to bite you like a boomerang.
That’s why you need to stop it.
Suspicious people are wrong in the way they interpret situations.
“My lover must be in a place where it’s hard to get a call.”
This interpretation doesn’t make me angry.
But if you interpret it as “there’s some kind of secret,” your suspicion is amplified.
And suspicion often stems from a defense mechanism that tries to overprotect us.
For people who have been hurt in the past, suspicion often manifests as a fear that they don’t want to be abandoned anymore.
But this doubt ultimately doesn’t protect you, it isolates you further.
It usually does.
It’s a self-created delusion in your head.
A doubtful person is actually a lonely person.
They lack confidence.
And if you let doubt ruin your interpersonal relationships, you have nowhere to go.
Doubt is a disease.
You need to practice trusting yourself and others.
Trust is never just a feeling.
It’s a choice, and it’s a will that needs to be cultivated.
Trust is the most powerful weapon against fear.
Thank you, everyone, for listening.

Example 3-minute speech for a self-improvement speaker 5

Good morning, everyone.
Do you know about the importance of the conscious and unconscious mind?
We often compare our minds to an iceberg: the conscious mind is the small part of the iceberg that’s above water, and the unconscious mind is the huge part that’s submerged underwater. The conscious mind is primarily responsible for thinking, judging, and giving orders, while the unconscious mind is responsible for autonomic control and is what we often refer to as the “subconscious”. The unconscious mind is sometimes described as our mental potential that hasn’t yet been realized.
It’s important to note the relationship between the judgment and command functions of the conscious mind and the potential of the subconscious mind. To illustrate this, let’s use an analogy.
Imagine a warlord with a large army.
Let’s say there are millions of soldiers under one clever general, waiting for his orders. The general judges strategy and tactics and gives orders. The soldiers, on the other hand, take those orders and do the actual work. The general is the conscious mind, and the millions of soldiers are the subconscious mind.
The general may think he’s doing all the work, but it’s the soldiers who actually execute. They follow his orders without judgment. Even if the general gives orders that are harmful to them, they will loyally carry them out.
This principle applies to everyone. Everyone is like a general with millions of troops. However, some people don’t realize that they possess this great power, so they foolishly insinuate themselves with negative beliefs and convictions, such as “make me pathetic,” “make me unhappy,” and so on, using their powerful subconscious minds to cause them to repeat their misery.
On the other hand, there are some people who effectively use their subconscious mind to make positive changes in their lives.
How about you?
As the saying goes, “If I want it badly enough, the world will help me get it.”
Try infusing yourself with positive thoughts and confident beliefs.
And at some point, before you know it, something will start to change within you.
Thank you for listening.

Example of a 3-minute speech by a self-improvement speaker 6

Good morning, everyone.
Have you ever taken an unplanned vacation and panicked?
You panicked because you were so bored, like you felt like you had nothing to do and didn’t want to do what you needed to do.
You look at your phone and scroll meaninglessly, but you feel even more uncomfortable because you can’t get the thought of doing something out of your head.
Everyone I knew was busy, and even though I was used to eating out, going to the movies, and traveling on my own, I couldn’t stand the idea of a few days off with no plans or events.
I even thought about going back to work.
I’m sure you’ve had that bitter experience, the realization that your biggest problem for the rest of your life won’t be money, it won’t be loneliness, it will be boredom.
When I’m battling boredom, I always visit a friend in my neighborhood on the weekends unless something else comes up.
She’s working on her newest hobby, making blouses, with glasses perched on the end of her nose and a nonchalant expression on her face.
I’m bored and fidgeting, so I find the latest drama on IPTV and turn it on, but all I end up doing is sitting there with a beer and feeling sorry for myself.
The truth is, it’s not just a matter of time running out – there’s often a void inside of us, and that void can manifest itself in the form of boredom.
In moments of inactivity, thoughts that have been pent up in the busyness of our daily lives can surface and make us question the direction of our lives: “What am I doing?”, “What am I living for?”, “What am I working so hard for?”.
Perhaps boredom is the moment that forces us to face the essential questions of our lives.
After hearing this, the junior exclaimed that he could survive for months on a deserted island with only the internet.
I can’t help but feel envious as I watch various downloaded videos, visit the Lotte Giants fan cafe, and binge-watch idol girl group music videos.
Another friend of mine, who has been living on her own for seven years, says that weekends fly by when she just lies around, so she recommends getting used to the boredom.
I’m like, “Wow, no one’s really doing anything interesting.
As I reflected on the past half of my life, trying to figure out why I was so bored, I realized that I didn’t really remember playing.
Aside from my childhood of running around with my nose in the air, I’ve been stuck between jobs, eating shamefully, and drinking like crazy in college.
It’s a life devoid of any semblance of style.
Reading, my one and only hobby, became half as enjoyable at some point, and hiking, if it’s even a halachic activity, can’t easily be done in the morning, much less late afternoon.
It’s the fear of getting stranded, however improbable.
In the end, we have to ask ourselves the question.
“What do I find joy in?”
Everyone will have to find their own answer, but one thing is clear: if we ignore fun and play, life will only get harder.
Do you ever wonder how other people play, what makes them get through a boring world?
Do you dream of being a human being who plays well?
The guy in the park who plays an instrument with not too much skill, the lady or gentleman who dances late, the uncle fan of a girl idol, the pool master, the collector of all kinds, the eccentric traveler, the amateur artist, and so on.
People like them, without fear or guilt, without purpose or production, just shamelessly having fun for the sake of having fun.
Why not take a cue from people who create their own worlds and play in them with a passion that no one else can understand?
Because in the end, a little fun can save the day.
Finding happiness in the small, insignificant moments, and cherishing them, is the secret to a fuller life.
Thank you, everyone, for listening.

3-Minute Speech Example for a Personal Development Speaker 7

Steve Jobs, CEO of the world-famous company Apple, once said.
“I didn’t know it at the time, but being fired from Apple was the best thing that ever happened to me. It replaced the heaviness of success with the lightness of starting over. Of course, it also made me less sure of everything. It propelled me into the best creative period of my life. It was bitter medicine, but as a patient, it was exactly what I needed.”
The crises and trials we face sometimes turn into some of life’s greatest opportunities. When we take a step back and think about it, trials aren’t just painful experiences; they’re opportunities for reflection and growth. We can create a completely different outcome depending on how we view a crisis and how we respond to it.
Opportunity is always around the corner. But opportunities don’t just appear in front of us; they’re often hidden in the midst of a crisis or trial. When a crisis or trial comes, it means that you have the opportunity to push yourself or your thinking to the next level. It’s not just about enduring hardships, it’s about becoming a better version of yourself through them. And it’s important to remember that we have to put a lot of effort and passion into the process.
But here’s the thing: the process of overcoming trials isn’t necessarily easy or short-lived.
Failure will make us struggle, but there is definitely learning in failure. Even failure can be a springboard to growth if we can use it as a mirror and recharge our batteries, rather than just a setback. So don’t be afraid to fail. Sometimes the size of your success is only as big as how well you capitalize on your failures.
In any situation, mindset is the most important factor. Just like midsummer showers and rainbows come together, happiness and unhappiness always come together. We can choose to focus on the unhappiness, or we can look for clues to happiness in it. It’s often said that a crisis is an opportunity, and never has that been more true than today. The process of solving a crisis is what ultimately creates another you.
If you’re facing something that’s overwhelming you right now, think of it as a blessing and a challenge. What you need to solve a difficult situation is the courage to say, “Yes, let’s do it again!” and that courage is what will propel you forward.
Additionally, I have a suggestion for you. Whenever you have a crisis, try writing it down. In a notepad or journal, write down your feelings, thoughts, and solutions. When you look back at it later, you’ll see insights you didn’t see at the time and how much you’ve grown.
Smiling when things are going well is something everyone can do. But it’s the ones who can laugh when things don’t go well, even when they feel like crying, who are truly strong. It’s the ones who keep that space and positive attitude that will bring new opportunities for creation. It’s the ones who sing their way through the rough patches that will truly achieve success.
In conclusion, my message to you is this: we all have the potential to grow. That potential is unleashed in trials and tribulations, and how you utilize it determines your future. So don’t give up. As long as you don’t give up, failure is just practice for your next success.
Thank you very much, everyone, for listening.

3-Minute Speech Example for a Personal Development Speaker 8

Hello, everyone.
This is ○○○. It’s a pleasure to be here.
No matter how much the world changes and how much time passes, there are certain things that remain true.
We call them “immutable truths,” and they exist in life, too.
Today, we’re going to talk about “life’s immutable truths” that will help you act wisely when faced with a crisis.
Al Reese and Jack Trout’s book, The Immutable Laws of Marketing, does exactly what it says on the tin: it covers the unchanging laws of marketing.
The idea is that no matter how much time passes and how much things change, there are certain truths about marketing that remain constant.
As you read this book, you’ll discover not only the immutable laws of marketing, but also the immutable laws of life.
It’s hard to establish yourself in a new market with high barriers to entry.
To get there, you need to be clear about your positioning, and you need to be there to stay there.
You need a strategy that makes you the number one brand, or even the first brand, to consumers.
But more importantly, what you do once you’ve established yourself in that market.
You have to have the courage to abandon one well in order to dig another.
And you have to be prepared to take the opportunity cost of doing so.
It’s better to dig a deep well than to dig multiple wells and not get water.
Isn’t there a parallel to this in life?
When you start doing anything, you often have “beginner’s luck.
But beginner’s luck is only for the first time, and it doesn’t last long.
Once you hit the halfway point, crises arise, your mind wanders, and your initial enthusiasm wears off.
What about you?
Do you ever feel timid, anxious, and overwhelmed when you fail or get frustrated despite having a clear goal?
Whenever that happens, telling yourself to “get back to basics” or “don’t let the circumstances around you get to you” helps you get through the crisis.
These are the immutable truths of overcoming life’s crises.
Take this time today to share with us what the biggest crisis in your life was and how you overcame it,
how you overcame it, and where you’re headed next.
Thank you very much, everyone, for listening.

3-minute personal development speaker Example speech 9

Good morning, everyone.
The story I want to share with you today is about forgiveness, tolerance, and authentic leadership.
I’d like to begin with a story about President Abraham Lincoln.
Lincoln had an advisor named Edwin Stanton.
Stanton was one of the most famous lawyers of his time, and one time the two of them were on a case together.
Unbeknownst to him, Stanton was sitting in the courtroom and as soon as he saw Lincoln, he jumped out of his seat and said.
“How do you expect me to work with a hillbilly like that?” and stormed out.
This wasn’t the first time Stanton had belittled and disrespected Lincoln.
Years later, as president, Lincoln assembles his cabinet and immediately appoints Stanton to the all-important position of secretary of defense.
His staff was surprised by this decision.
After Lincoln’s election, Stanton had attacked Lincoln, calling his election a “national disaster.”
When all of his advisors asked him to reconsider, Lincoln said.
“So what if he’s overruled me a hundred times. He’s a man of mission, and he’s good enough to be Secretary of Defense.”
They ask again.
“But isn’t Stanton your enemy, and you should get rid of him?”
That’s when Lincoln smiles and replies.
“I think so, too; enemies must be destroyed, but that means melting them with love and making them friends.”
When Lincoln was killed by an assassin’s bullet, Stanton is said to have held him close, sobbing and saying.
“Here lies the greatest man of all time.”
In the end, Lincoln was a true victor who forgave and loved even his enemies who hated him.
In the world we live in, it would be great if we could only meet people we liked.
But that’s not the reality.
We live in a world of people, and it’s not always easy to like everyone you bump into.
On my way home from work, I ask myself.
“How many people did I disappoint today?”
And another question soon follows.
“How many people did I disappoint today?”
We are often disappointed by the words and actions of others, but we often forget that we may have disappointed and hurt someone’s feelings as well.
Forgiveness and tolerance is, in turn, a way to heal ourselves.
There’s a saying that goes, “Make your enemies your friends.”
While this may seem like a tough pill to swallow, it doesn’t just mean to accept the other person.
It’s about having a big enough heart to cover their faults.
Because I’m not perfect either.
We are all flawed beings.
Don’t hate the person you hate.
Before you hate them for their faults, look at your own.
And then embrace them with a broader, deeper mindset.
That’s what makes you a stronger, more mature person.
Finally, I’d like to end my story with a quote from Lincoln.
“Just because someone hates you doesn’t mean you have to hate them.
When your heart is at peace, no trial in the world can break you.”
Everyone, may you be a true overcomer, melting your enemies with love and turning them into friends.
Thank you for listening.

3-Minute Speech Example for a Personal Development Speaker 10

When you sit down with three or more coworkers or friends, which type of person are you?
You might be the one who leads the conversation, the one who listens, the one who chimes in, or the one who throws in a spice in the middle.
In these situations, some people are at the center of the conversation, while others are in the background, quietly taking in the atmosphere. But what does it take to make the moment lively and memorable is a good laugh?
Laughter in conversation is more than just a mood booster; it’s an important relationship builder. Being able to laugh at small humorous moments or silliness leaves a big impression on others. On the other hand, people who have a stiff-necked attitude and are unmoved by small humor can be a source of stiffness.
Sure, it may be appropriate to hold back laughter at lowbrow humor or jokes that are out of context. But it’s worth wondering if we’re swallowing too many laughs. According to a study that analyzed the transcripts of 1,200 people laughing and talking on campus, only 10-20% of the time people laugh during a conversation is because of a joke or funny story. Most of the rest of the laughter came from very normal, everyday conversations.
So what’s the secret to laughter?
People have a subconscious instinct to keep their relationships positive by laughing at the small humor or reactions of their interlocutors. It’s also interesting to note that people who tell jokes laugh 1.5 times more than those who hear them, because laughter is a powerful tool for gaining the other person’s liking and trust. This is because the person delivering the humor is also relating to and enjoying their own words.
In the end, showing someone you like them by laughing makes the conversation itself more enjoyable and naturally leads to more laughter. It’s more than just the act of exchanging laughs, it’s an essential part of understanding each other and creating a positive atmosphere.
This principle is also evident in talk shows.
Take a moment and write down the dialog of a talk show on paper. You’ll probably find that the percentage of funny jokes or episodes is much smaller than you think, but when Yoo laughs out loud, the viewers burst into laughter. His high-pitched laughter has the power to elicit laughter from others.
But what kind of laughter is most appealing?
There are many different types of laughter, from quiet, light chuckles to backward, clapping laughter, but a bright, high-pitched, sing-songy laugh is particularly appealing to others. When people hear this kind of laughter, they tend to find themselves laughing along. This is because the laughter detection area of our brain, located near the temporal lobe, is activated.
There’s also an interesting thing about laughter. Once we’ve laughed, we tend to give ourselves an interpretation of why we laughed in the first place as “I laughed because it was funny.” In other words, we often find the reason for our laughter later.
Don’t be stingy with your laughter.
Laugh out loud at small humor, and break out in applause at the funniest humor. Laughter is a powerful tool that not only lifts the mood, but also fills you with positive energy. Laughter isn’t just an expression of emotion, it’s also the secret to keeping your body and mind young and energized.
Finally, I’d like to make a suggestion to you.
From today on, try to laugh really hard at least once a day, for whatever reason, and you’ll find that your day will feel lighter and your relationships with people will deepen. Laughter invites more laughter, and that laughter enriches your life.
Thank you, everyone, for listening.

3-Minute Speech Example for a Personal Development Speaker 11

Good morning, everyone.
How many times a day do we laugh?
Isn’t there more time filled with worry and stress than time spent laughing?
I challenge you to look at your face in the mirror and try to remember the last time you smiled when you woke up in the morning. We often think of smiling only when something important happens or a big accomplishment, but true laughter isn’t that far away. There are plenty of reasons to smile in the smallest things, in the most insignificant moments.
It is said that a six-year-old child laughs three hundred times a day, while a normal adult laughs only seventeen times a day.
Maybe it’s a matter of pride.
Maybe it’s the reality that there’s nothing to laugh about.
Maybe life in the real world is too dull to find laughter.
Maybe it’s because we’re all competing for something, and it’s hard to survive in the midst of it all.
But folks, laughter is the most powerful weapon we have. Did you know that of all the things on this earth, only humans laugh?
Laughter is a way of expressing happiness. People are lacking in laughter these days. Practice smiling to yourself. Smiling for no reason is a good start. It might feel awkward at first, but soon you’ll start to find a little space in your heart.
But if you can laugh out loud with a more generous heart, you’ll be better at everything you do.
A good laugh is a symbol of health and happiness in any country.
It’s not just an emotion, folks, it’s a life-giving force. Academic studies have shown that laughter is physiologically beneficial for better digestion and blood circulation.
A good laugh also has a positive effect on the people around us. Have you ever seen someone smile so broadly that you can’t help but smile back? It breaks down barriers between people and brings us closer together.
Our lives are short and precious.
A happy person is a person who can afford to laugh.
When you make others laugh, you make yourself and others happy.
Happiness is never far away.
Hopefully, you have plenty of things to laugh about, but even if you don’t, I hope you’ll shift your mindset to taking joy in the little things.
Instead of looking for joy in the big things, I want you to find satisfaction and pleasure in the little things.
How many moments of positivity did you find in your day today?
Positivity and laughter are like muscles, the more you use them, the stronger they become.
It’s all about the positivity you create for yourself.
If you wait for the perfect moment, you’ll regret it for the rest of your life.
Positivity, positive thinking, and courageous determination will make a difference.
Think about how one small smile can change your life today.
And tomorrow morning, in front of the mirror, I encourage you to smile one more time.
Your smile will be contagious to others, and the small changes you start will lead to greater happiness.
Thank you, everyone, for listening.

3-minute speech example for a self-improvement speaker 12

Camus believed that all humans are suicidal, wanting to kill themselves, and he seriously questioned whether life is worth living.
Van Gogh said, “My forebodings are dark. I am not at all able to see the future in a happy light,” he wrote to his brother.
Virginia Woolf wrote, “My dear, I feel that I am going mad. I don’t think I can ever get through such a terrible time again, and this time I shall never be well again,” and walked into the Woods River with a handful of rocks in her pocket.
They were all sufferers of depression.
So why didn’t even these great people pull themselves out of the deep end of depression?
The truth is, depression is not just an illness of the mind, but a complex of chemical imbalances in the brain and the external environment.
The traces they left behind are a wake-up call for us today. No matter how bright the world may seem, the darkness in our minds is not always easy to see.
Just look at the memoirs of any depressed person, and you’ll see that their mental illness is more serious than you think.
They describe feeling like they’re standing in front of a firing squad, with their heart racing, and these feelings come out of nowhere and happen several times a day.
The situation has already taken an irreversible turn and many people who have experienced a severe depressive state say that they feel like their second self is following them.
The second self is a kind of ghostly observer, detached from the catastrophic pain experienced by the original self, keeping a cool head and observing the looming disaster.
When a patient confesses, “I am both self-murderer and victim, a lonely actor and a lonely spectator,” we realize that depression is not just a mere dip in mood, but an affliction that divides the personality itself.
We only have one life.
It’s a fact that’s not lost on anyone who chooses to cross the bridge between life and death on their own.
Here’s what we need to think about. Living a full life is not easy for anyone.
Some people get cancer, some people lose their jobs, some people lose loved ones, some people are disappointed, some people have terrible things happen to them, but not all of them choose to die.
So why is it that so many people with depression end their lives by suicide?
Isn’t that a reflection of how unbearable the pain of depression is?
At this point, we have to ask ourselves. How close is depression to us?
You’ve probably noticed that people with depression don’t always reach out for help in a noticeable way.
When a friend suddenly goes silent, a family member becomes irritable for no reason, or a coworker appears lethargic, how much do we try to understand their state of mind?
Haven’t we sometimes been quick to dismiss them as “just being weak?” But depression isn’t something that can be overcome by sheer willpower or mental strength.
What they need is recognition and empathy, not force. A small reassurance that “it’s okay to be depressed” can be a ray of light in their lives.
It’s a blessing when health is restored and they are able to enjoy equilibrium and joy again.
But for those of us who have been to the depths of sadness, there is an inherent possibility that we can see the bottom again.
If you have a family member, friend, or acquaintance suffering from depression, why not look at them with a little more compassion?
Whenever they make a move to rise to the surface from the depths of depression, I hope you’ll give them a heartfelt congratulations for pushing through the despair.
You’ve made it out, and you’re glad to see the stars once again.
In closing, I’d like to ask you.
Did you give someone a warm smile today? Did you say a kind word?
It doesn’t take much to lend a helping hand to someone in the throes of depression.
The smallest gesture of attention and care can feel like a miracle to them.
Remember, life is never easy, but sharing makes it more bearable.

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Good afternoon, everyone.
I’m both grateful and apologetic that so many of you are here, as there was a mix-up with the venue booking.
Outside, it’s dark and dreary after sunset, but I know that the sun never sets on those of you who have taken the time to come here to learn and grow.
Why are you sitting in this room right now – is it just to hear someone talk, or to get some inspiration from this time? But I want to ask you: How will your day, your life, change after this talk? Will what you’ve heard and learned here sow new seeds in your life? The answer depends on what you do after this talk.
Despite the fancy name of self-improvement, the point of today’s talk can be summarized in one word: start.
Start, and everything will change.
We go through life with so many thoughts. We think a lot when we’re feeling frustrated, when we need to change something, but very few of us actually take action.
The successful and the unsuccessful, the trailblazers and the laggards.
The difference is simply the courage and execution to take a thought or plan and turn it into action.
Bulldozing through with one-upmanship and self-righteousness is the behavior of a fool.
Have you ever asked yourself this question?
“What is the life I want?” and ”What choices am I making to get there?
Many people have a goal they want, but they vaguely put off the “action” required to get there. We tell ourselves that we need too much preparation, or that it’s not the right time yet, but real change starts with a moment of decision. There’s never a perfect moment to do something.
In the novel Life at Nine, there’s a story about a hermit philosopher.
Locked away in his room, he dreams of changing his future with words, without any effort or determination, and eventually dies a shabby, miserable death under a barbed wire fence, paranoid and paranoid.
The author leaves a sentence at the end of his death, a sentence that is a tongue-in-cheek murder.
Imagination is freedom, but freedom is not imagination.
It’s a chilling sentence.
You can have the grandest of plans in your head, but you need the courage to take a step forward to make sure they don’t become nothing more than a futile daydream.
Otherwise, if you don’t give your plans the wings of action, you’re not even a dreamer, you’re just a dreamer.
A young bird must experience the courage to jump out of his nest before he can take flight.
His wings are worthless if he crouches in the nest and watches the other birds in emergency.
Miracles are a blessing to those who act.
You’ve probably heard many recipes for self-improvement in books, from others, and in various media.
But what good is all that knowledge if it’s just sitting in your head? Knowledge only shines when it’s translated into action. Knowledge without action is like a treasure sunk in the ocean. It’s your touch, your action, that brings it to the surface.
My advice to you today is to refine them, make them your own, and put forth the effort to put them into practice.
With courageous action, success and glory will be ahead of you, and you will be able to develop and evolve yourself.
In closing, I ask each of you to make a promise to yourself. That you will take one message from today and apply it to your life. That one small, precious step will lead you to the life of your dreams. If you start, the change has already begun.
Thank you for listening.

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Hello, everyone.
I’m your presenter, ○○○.
You’re all in this room because you’ve dedicated your time and effort to improving yourself.
Your passion is inspiring and motivating to me. I confess that preparing for this talk has given me the opportunity to learn and grow more. This is why this time with you today is so precious to me.
The topic I want to talk about today is the power of challenge and change.
To illustrate this, I’d like to introduce a figure. That would be Barack Obama.
He is an iconic figure, the first black president in American history, and he has inspired many people.
In his memoirs, Obama said.
“Even as I was warmly cared for by my mother, grandmother, and grandfather, I was always engaged in a struggle with myself. Being a black man in America put me to the test endlessly.”
His words reflect both deep internal struggles and external challenges.
Growing up oppressed and discriminated against for being black, he faced hardships that are difficult for anyone to understand.
But he never gave up on his dreams and values; in fact, out of that despair, he set even more intense goals, he says.
“I vowed to establish myself as a black man in America.”
That vow was not an easy one.
The time and circumstances of Obama’s birth were harsher than we can imagine today.
Black rights were guaranteed on paper, but not in real life.
Black people remained a discriminated against group, unable to rise to the top, let alone have equal opportunities.
But Obama didn’t give up; he kept pushing himself to go beyond his limitations.
Eventually, he made history by being elected as the 44th president of the United States.
He had a dream, and he made it happen.
Friends, what are your dreams?
We live in an age where the opportunities are endless.
But to make those opportunities yours, you need to go beyond mere aspiration and take action.
Inside each of us lies an energy far greater than we can imagine.
Unleashing that energy and making it real starts with a battle with ourselves.
Just because you were born black doesn’t mean you have to live a black life.
Being born into a poor family doesn’t mean you have to accept poverty as your destiny.
Each of us can have our own unique dreams, and those dreams become reality through our own sweat and hard work.
Obama’s story isn’t the only one, there are countless success stories all around us.
Whether it’s a Paralympic athlete who overcame a disability, a world-renowned author who defied the odds, or a CEO who came from nothing and built a global company from scratch, what do they all have in common?
The will to find hope in the midst of despair and the courage to take action.
Folks, just because we’re poor, just because we have health problems, just because our family circumstances are difficult, it doesn’t define our future.
The size of the dream we have determines our future.
What do we need to do now to make that dream a reality?
It’s about taking one small step forward, starting today.
In a country where the shadow of racism still lingers, Obama became president.
He believed in a dream, and that belief changed his life.
We can do it too. Folks, we can do it, too.
Thank you for listening.
May your families and your futures always be happy,
and may this talk today be the first step toward your tomorrow.
Thank you.

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Yeonah Kim is a relentless practitioner who spends every waking hour practicing.
That’s how she became the queen of the silver spoon at the tender age of nineteen.
Professional golfer Choi Kyung-ju is a grueling eight-hour-a-day, 4,000-plus ball-striking regimen that has earned her a place on the world stage.
The ballerina, dubbed the Steel Butterfly of Stuttgart, says.
“When you think you can’t do better, when you think you’re good enough, that’s where your artistic life ends.”
Practicing isn’t just about getting better.
It’s a discipline of perseverance, and it’s the most direct tool for turning your dreams into reality.
There were no special tricks, no tricks of the trade, no lucky breaks along the way for Kim, Choi, and Kang.
They had only one thing: consistent practice, day in and day out.
So why does the word practice still seem so weighty to us?
Perhaps it’s because it’s not just an investment of time, it’s a constant battle with yourself.
Maurice Jean-Drôme, one of the top ten cellists of the 20th century, is known for being a practicing worm, and he has an extraordinary anecdote about Picasso.
Jean-Drôme asked Picasso to paint a cello that was his alter ego.
Picasso graciously agreed, and they met a few more times after that, but there was no mention of a cello.
Jean-Drôme assumed Picasso had just offered to draw it in passing and soon forgot about it.
One day, more than a decade later, Picasso held out a drawing to Jean-Drôme.
It was a drawing of his cello. When Jean-Drôme was surprised and asked what was going on, Picasso replied.
“You asked me to draw a cello, and I practiced drawing it every day for ten years.
But no matter how much I drew, I couldn’t hear the beautiful sound of your cello.
After ten years of drawing, I think I can hear it now.”
Maurice Jean-Drôme, one of the greatest cellists of the 20th century, and Pablo Picasso, one of the greatest masters of modern art.
The secret to their fame was practice, practice, practice.
Practice isn’t just repetition.
It’s a process of steadily building up small changes.
At first, you may not see anything.
But with daily repetition, one day you’ll start to see tangible changes.
This is the “real power of practice” that all successful people talk about.
The word genius doesn’t apply to them.
Practice bugs, that’s the most accurate way to describe them.
A lifetime of hard work, from the moment they caught on to something.
The secret to the success myths that turn a child into a world hero, beyond talent, starts with the ‘10,000 hour rule’.
Someone once said.
“The world is not made of talent, but of passion and persistence.”
Hard work, practice, and the grit to never give up are the most primal and surefire ways to succeed.
Lee Seung-yup once said that success without hard work is like a sand castle that might collapse at any moment,
Jang Young-joo, a practice bug who believes that only hard work creates talent.
Isn’t it the truth that all of them are invisible to our eyes without absolute effort?
Every one of us here has the potential to be a genius.
If you’re interested in something, if you’re intrigued by something, I want you to make a move.
The opportunity has always been there, but maybe we’ve been missing it because of our hesitation.
We should know the power of practice.
That true practice bugs are running the world and managing it.
That we can do the same.
We need to remember that.
The seeds of hard work that begin at your fingertips, right here, right now.
can turn into an abundance of fruit that covers the vast fields of life.
Don’t stop today, and don’t stop tomorrow.
Thank you, everyone, for listening.

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Good morning, everyone.
Thank you for joining us here today. I’m here with you today to talk about the art of relationships and the power of caring, and I’d like to start by sharing a fun anecdote.
It’s about a time when Queen Elizabeth of England was dining with a high-ranking Chinese official.
Not knowing Western table manners, the Chinese official drank water from her finger bowl.
A finger bowl is a bowl that holds water to wash your fingers before a meal.
When he drank the water, the attention of everyone at the table was immediately focused.
Queen Elizabeth then drank from her own finger bowl with a nonchalant expression on her face.
Her behavior was technically against etiquette, but it was probably the best thing she could do.
By doing this, she showed consideration for the other person and defused the situation.
People with good manners like this have a sensitivity to relationships, and this sensitivity goes beyond mere politeness to the essence of human connection.
It’s been said that know thy enemy, know thyself.
In war, it’s important to know your enemy’s situation, in business, it’s important to understand mutual interests, and in relationships, it’s important to see where the other person is coming from.
The society we live in is a complex web of intertwined interests.
That’s why a wise person not only looks out for their own interests, but also considers the other person’s position.
The law is not as angular as a machete, but rather an equitable relationship of help and virtue within principles.
So, what are these help and virtue?
They are orientations that, like the flow of water, change logically with the times and circumstances, while still aiming for harmony among people.
On the other hand, people who are often angry, or who insist on having their way and never consider the other person’s point of view, are often not in harmony with those around them.
Furthermore, people who use their power or position to disrespect others or who are overly self-centered end up isolating themselves.
This is a dangerous behavior that can eventually lead to a loss of trust in relationships and even undermine their own accomplishments.
There’s a saying called reverse geography.
It means to put yourself in the other person’s shoes.
It’s a fundamental part of being a social human being.
But we need to take it a step further.
It’s not just about putting yourself in the other person’s shoes, it’s about putting yourself in their shoes.
For example, if someone is walking in the rain, it’s one thing to put an umbrella on them, but sometimes it’s more empathetic to ditch the umbrella and walk in the rain with them.
In that moment of walking in the rain together, we can create a deep bond in each other’s hearts.
In this way, reverse teaching is more than just a didactic lesson; it’s a key that unlocks the door to the heart.
If we always consider how the words or actions we work so hard to convey will be received by the other person, we can build better relationships.
Remember, a little manners and consideration can go a long way toward gaining empathy and trust.
In the end, this power goes beyond personal growth and can be a driving force for the betterment of our societies and communities.
I hope my story today has been a little bit helpful to you.
Thank you for listening.