John Capecci > John's Quotes

“The ability to see our lives as stories and share those stories with others is at the core of what it means to be human. We use stories to order and make sense of our lives, to define who we are, even to construct our realities: this happened, then this happened, then this. I was, I am, I will be. We recount our dreams, narrate our days and organize our memories into stories we tell others and ourselves. As natural-born storytellers, we respond to others’ stories because they are deeply, intimately familiar.”
― John Capecci and Timothy Cage

“The enormity of problems like hunger and social injustice can certainly motivate us to act. We can be convinced logically of the need for intervention and change. But it is the story of one individual that ultimately makes the difference—by offering
living proof.”
― John Capecci and Timothy Cage

“We should just stop calling these things presentations altogether. Everyone gets hung up on that word. Wouldn’t it be easier to just call them conversations? That’s really what they are.”
― Dale Ludwig and Greg Owen-Boger

“A successful presentation needs to be both buttoned up (orderly) and free-flowing (a conversation). The tension between the two, the fact that both things are happening at once, defines the process.”
― Dale Ludwig and Greg Owen-Boger

“When preparing a presentation, it’s never a good idea to begin with a rule. If you do, you’re focusing on the appearance of good delivery and not the effect of it.”
― Dale Ludwig and Greg Owen-Boger

“It’s hard to hold a conversation with people when you’re not seeing them.”
― Dale Ludwig and Greg Owen-Boger

“During the first few minutes of your presentation, your job is to assure the audience members that you are not going to waste their time and attention.”
― Dale Ludwig and Greg Owen-Boger

“Just as you can’t rehearse your way to success, you can’t design your way there either.”
― Dale Ludwig and Greg Owen-Boger

“Well-designed visuals do more than provide information; they bring order to the conversation.”
― Dale Ludwig and Greg Owen-Boger

“Improvement is achieved by the ripple effect of a few simple changes in approach, attitude, or habit.”
― Dale Ludwig

“You’re unstoppable as long as you keep taking the next step.”
― Beverly K. Bachel, What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens

“You truly do have the power to reach your goals.”
― Beverly K. Bachel, What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens

“If all else fails, try to get some sleep…whether you realize it or not, getting enough sleep can make it easier to solve problems, control your emotions, and cope with change.”
― Beverly K. Bachel, What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens

“Your supporters can help you think in new ways, solve problems, and burst through barriers.”
― Beverly K. Bachel, What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens

“No matter how much (or how little) help someone provides, always say thanks. Thank yous are simple but important.”
― Beverly K. Bachel, What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens

“The more often you visualize your success and the more details you envision, the more motivated you’ll feel.”
― Beverly K. Bachel, What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens

“Attitude plays a bigger role than you may imagine in determining your future success—bigger than talent, money, or popularity.”
― Beverly K. Bachel, What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens

“When going for your goals, staying motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible are daily deeds of daring.”
― Beverly K. Bachel, What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens

“If you can find time for [other] activities, you can make time for your goals.”
― Beverly K. Bachel, What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens

“There are 1,440 minutes in every day. How are you using yours?”
― Beverly K. Bachel, What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens

“The biggest regrets people have aren’t about what they did, but what they didn’t do.”
― Beverly K. Bachel, What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens

“To make your goals savvy, keep them both personal (meaningful to you and aligned with your values) and positive (so you feel good about what you’re trying to accomplish.”
― Beverly K. Bachel, What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens

“It’s up to you to make your dreams real.”
― Beverly K. Bachel, What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens

“Ask yourself exactly what you want in your life—now and in the future. If you were given the opportunity to do or have anything, what would it be, and why?”
― Beverly K. Bachel, What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens

“Your values form the foundation of your life. They also form the foundation of your dreams. And just as each person’s values are unique, so are each person’s dreams.”
― Beverly K. Bachel, What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens

“The most meaningful hopes and dreams don’t come from outside sources—they come from within.”
― Beverly K. Bachel, What Do You Really Want? How to Set a Goal and Go for It! A Guide for Teens

“Personal stories have the power to move people from apathy to empathy to action.”
― John Capecci and Timothy Cage