“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives”
“ How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives” This line is from The Writing Life by author Annie Dillard. Whenever I read the line, it causes me to consider how I spend my days, and my life. For many the beginning of a new year causes them to consider in a similar way. The theme of this blog is Toastmasters, and more broadly personal development. People sometimes ask me why I continue as a Toastmasters member after thirty-two years ( I joined in 1987). In many ways the quote from Annie Dillard answers that question. Toastmasters is about personal development, and predominately communication and leadership skills, although there is so much more in the environment of a Toastmasters club. I choose to spend much of my time with people working on personal development, predominantly communication and leadership skills, for two main reasons. First these are skills, and skills require practice. I enjoy being in ...