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This Is Humiliating.
A week ago, I asked you to critique me for a chance to win a copy of my Ultimate Blogging Theme and my upcoming Google optimization book.
I got tons of really constructive ones, I appreciate those people who participated.
People pay for critiques
Last year I took a public speaking class to prepare for a 1 hour talk at Joel Christopher’s seminar. Because honestly, I’m an introvert, well I was an introvert :-)
The first few days were not hard, they were just speaking exercises, intonations and other stuff. But as we progress, it gets more “heart pounding”.
Seriously, it took the crap out of us.
Around the 2nd week of the class, we started to do VTR’s. They’d ask us impromptu on stage about all sorts of questions and record it with a video cam. Then they’ll “humiliate” (sort of) us when they play it right after we speak and critique it. It’s VERY awkward and I always think of myself looking funny.
We were already there, we paid for it. So no turning back now.
But that wasn’t all, the 3rd week, we were asked impromptu questions AND critiqued on stage! It sucks big time. One of my classmates got so shaky that she crumpled her notes while speaking!
Those moments changed us. We did it the 2nd, 3rd and 4th time and as we go on, we felt more comfortable on stage and because of those critiques, we were able to get rid of our bad habits in a flash. Like literally.
Totally sweet.
It takes a lot of guts
Getting critiqued takes a lot of guts. Actually, I expected more “hardcore” critiques from you but I appreciate you guys being constructive :-)
Now for the winnerSSS
Ok that’s too much S.
Well when I started the mini contest I only offered to award one person, but since I found some pretty good ones, everyone who participated will get a “consolation” prize – my upcoming Google optimization book, Feed Kid Google.
And last but not the least, the winner of the UBT $97 package…
*DRUMROLLLLL*
Static! Static’s critiques were very thorough and he’s covered every point I mentioned. Appreciate it.
For the people who participated and to Static, just email me at carl@carlocab.com with the subject line “I PARTICIPATED” and I will list you when I’m finished with Feed Kid Google.
Carl Ocab is one of the most successful teenage bloggers on the net. But remarkably, Carl was just 13 years old when he rose to fame with his hugely popular “make money online” website: www.carlocab.com
Hi, my name is Carl Ocab or as many call me, the “Kidblogger”. I’m a 16-year old kid from the beautiful archipelago Philippines.
July 1, 2009
9:54 pm
Yes… it really take guts and balls to be on stage and also shooting video too. Speaking on stage I’m ok with that, I have done stage performance before so is no surprise for me… but video I try putting up video but still it didn’t went well enough to satisfy my own self….
July 3, 2009
2:00 pm
Well i cant give my comments as Bad blogger did but i like your post ..Good work
July 3, 2009
2:05 pm
Dang, I was just complaining about how I never win, but thanks for changing that up for me Carl! ;)
July 4, 2009
12:25 am
whoa, I missed this.
Hope you’ll make a contest like this in future, Carl
Jo
July 4, 2009
2:34 pm
Knowing you are wrong means that you are becoming more successful :)
-Mike
July 4, 2009
5:43 pm
You paid for a public speaking seminar?!? What. You should have just called me. I’m a public/extemoraenous/debate sspeaker in real life. lol. Anyway, here, let me share some pointers when speaking in public.
For impromptu speeches,
Just practice for your introduction, because everything lies on this. A bad start always produces domino effect. As for the rest, just build a list of ideas and expound on them as you speak.
That and don’t stutter. ;)
Good luck on Joel Comm’s seminar Carl! :D
July 5, 2009
3:08 am
Oh well, looks like I missed out this time. Never heard of paying for advice/critiques before.
Hope it goes well :)
July 15, 2009
12:19 pm
Congrats Static!!! Hope you enjoy the prizes! And best of luck with blogging.
August 8, 2009
5:16 pm
hindi ko naabutan ito.. pero enjoy ako dun sa idea ng critiquing..hmmm…palaging may room para sa improvement.. goodluck at salamat sa ideas..
September 29, 2009
2:28 pm
Wow!
I liked the post simply for the amazing atitude, you know! I have seen a lot of people, who are just like the girl you mentioned. Facing the humiliation & learning to grow from it is really fabulous spirit.
Really impressive!