By Darren LaCroix | Inspirational , Master Public Speaking , Motivational Tips & Quotes
When your best friend is going through a tough time, you listen. My best friend and comedy mentor, Dave Fitzgerald, had a distinctive gravely voice, a witty natural sense of humor and was filled with wisdom. He was also one of the most requested speakers at support groups around New England because of his wit and […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Inspirational , Master Public Speaking
Question: If you met someone over coffee, and with sincerity and conviction, they say to you, “I wanna win the World Championship of Public Speaking.” What would you say to them? How do you think you could best help them with their goal? If it was me, and I really wanted to help them, I’d […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Inspirational , Master Public Speaking
We all have moments of wonder as a youngster. We can be easily impressed. Did you ever notice the memories that stick with us, good and bad, are the ones that are connected with a deep emotion? That emotional memory peg is why we remember the moment. It becomes etched in you brain forever and […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Inspirational , Master Public Speaking
When we are born, we have so much to learn, but wanting something seems to just be a part of who we are. When a baby wants something, they just go for it. If they are restrained, they cry until someone helps them get it. If that doesn’t work, they cry louder. If that doesn’t […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Funny Public Speaking , Inspirational , Master Public Speaking , Motivational Tips & Quotes
“Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.” -Judges 6:15 When I was in high school, I have to say, I felt totally invisible. As I walked through the corridors of Auburn High School with the echo of random slamming […]
Continue readingBy Darren LaCroix | Darren's God Blog , Inspirational
Many people who are spiritual will say that Jesus was a real person, a great teacher, of great moral character and a great example of love. In learning through my own journey I often don’t know how to respond to people when they know I follow Jesus. I often go to my mentors and ask […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Inspirational , Motivational Tips & Quotes , Public Speaking Business
Do you love inspiring people? When you hear people say, “Wow, thank you, that was inspiring!” Does it fill you up? For many, it does. For me, it does for sure. I love the self-development world. It’s filled with inspiring people, step-by-step processes and stories. It’s also filled with a lot of BS, but that […]
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By Darren LaCroix | Inspirational , Master Public Speaking , Public Speaking Business
As you may know I’m a huge fan of the movie Rudy. It came out in 1993, and was the story I clung to as I pursued my ridiculous dream. If you are not familiar with the movie, is it based on a true story about the young boy who dreamed of playing college football […]
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Are you like me and wondering why God is not helping when you need Him most? I’m on my knees praying, and sometimes begging, and sometimes things even get worse. Why? Maybe it is because God loves you and there is an unforeseen reason you and I don’t see. Maybe there is a deeper lesson […]
Continue readingBy Darren LaCroix | Darren's God Blog , Inspirational , Master Public Speaking
Why Do I Still Doubt? Have you ever had prayers answered? Isn’t that cool! I love when that happens. Some crazy good things have happened in my life recently, but I’m still in a challenging situation. But, then I wonder why I continue to doubt that He hears my prayers. The next day I doubt […]
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