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Why Wing It? The Power of Preparation (Video)

It’s amazing what you can find to do when you should, in fact, be preparing for your Big Thing.

If you’re a procrastinator, you’re not alone – not by a long shot. We’ve all been there, right?
Avoiding the hard work in favor of the last minute, half-hearted hustle.
Not really trying because then we can’t really fail.
Telling ourselves (and everyone else) that we’ll just ‘wing it’ and hope for the best.

But here’s the thing: whether you’re prepping for a TED talk, a 2-minute acceptance speech, or an impromptu piano performance, every day and every interaction is an opportunity to share your best self and spread your message. It’s best to be prepared.




If you care to see Mr. Pollack in action with Billy Joel, check out the video link below. See what happens when you go for it!?!

Check out our Vanderbilt hero and Billy Joel here!

P.S. Do you have something coming up that requires a bit of preparation? This could help. Want some one-one-one coaching like my acceptance speech client? I can help with that, too.

Alexa Fischer

Meet Alexa Fischer

Wishbeads founder Alexa Fischer is an actress, teacher, author, and speaker whose work helps people go after their dreams, build their confidence, and break free from fear. It’s time to ignite your light.

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