Funny motivational speaker Amy Dee understands how humor can create happiness
Funny motivational speaker In the 1980s, a friend asked if I would help him MC at a new comedy club. He’d do a one-weekend shift of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and I would do the next weekend. We got $20 a night and free alcohol. My job was to warm up the audience with 15…
Whenever you interact with someone, you leave a part of yourself in their story. Last weekend, we went to a small family wedding. There were about 40 guests, and over the course of the weekend, I got to meet and talk with many wonderful people. I swapped Norway stories with a woman who had lived…
Funny motivational speaker Jack grabbed a dirty white pouch out of his car door side pocket and began digging through coins to pay the drive-through attendant for his iced tea. “That’s a nasty-looking little purse you’ve got there, Jack.” Steve teased, pulling down the ear flaps on his camouflage hat. Dressed for a day of…
Funny motivational speaker “Are you the one who made that fried chicken a few weeks ago? It was so crispy with just enough spice!” she exclaimed, turning away to wipe off her little girl’s hands. “You brought the fried chicken? The mashed potatoes and gravy were homemade, right? It sure tasted good!” another woman said…
Funny motivational speaker While facing challenges, shift your perspective to change your perception. Imagine that a violent tornado plowed through a small Midwestern town, destroying two homes. The homeowners are interviewed, and the first man, his eyes brimming with tears, says, “We’ve lost everything; no way can I recover from this.” The second man chokes…
Funny motivational speaker My mom’s house sold yesterday. This was GREAT NEWS. Within moments, I heard my daughter was on her way to the ER because of a minor accident. “Can’t I enjoy five minutes of peace before the next storm hits?” I whined. This summer has been a succession of mini storms. Mom’s serious fall derailed a short…
Funny motivational speaker, Amy Dee The Sun and the Wind often argued over which of them was most powerful. One day, amidst a heated exchange, the Wind spotted a man walking along the road and proposed a match: whoever could get the man’s coat off of him would be the winner. The Sun agreed to…
Funny motivational speaker Your calling is born with you. It is your mission. Your calling is created for you. Therefore, it demands your attention. Once recognized, its cry will be relentless. For a while, your calling will make you feel awkward. It will whisper in your ear just before you sleep. It will be the…
Funny motivational speaker So excited to go duck hunting with old friends, Steve spent days writing a packing list, shopping for supplies, and planning his travel route. His anticipation and planning greatly enhanced his duck hunting trip. Topsy-turvy stacks of paper, jumbled bookshelves, and cluttered desk drawers fill my office. Every time I think of…
Funny motivational speaker, Amy Dee June to October 2019 was challenging for me. My mom fell on the sidewalk, was concussed, cracked her sternum, and broke four ribs. She stayed with us to heal and, after lots of tears and discussions, she agreed to sell her home of forty-four years and move into a senior…