Posting after two weeks. I gave a speech at a friend's wedding
Long time no see!
It's been two weeks since I declared I would stop posting daily.
To those who thought, "You're slacking off already," I'm sorry (lol).
But actually, I've spent these past two weeks very intensely.
What I was doing
For these two weeks, I was actually busy with two major preparations.
Week 1: Giving a speech as a friend's representative at a wedding
It was my first big role in life.
There was no way I could just think, "I'll just wing it..."
I prepared with all my heart.
Week 2: Preparing a presentation for a local charm rediscovery tour
Just as I was thinking I wanted to get involved in regional revitalization, I found out about an event in my hometown and started creating speech materials.
I am currently preparing for this with all my might as well.
Today, I'll start with the story of the wedding speech!
I underestimated the friend's representative speech
Honestly, I thought lightly of it at first.
"I just have to talk for about 5 minutes, right?"
But once I started preparing...
What should I talk about?
What kind of structure should I use?
Should I go for laughs? Or should I try to be moving?
Which stories about the bride and groom should I choose?
I can't say anything rude in front of their relatives.
But it would be boring if it were too stiff.
It's incredibly difficult.
In the end, I rewrote it many times, practiced saying it out loud, timed myself...
A week flew by in an instant.
Things I realized
It's important to know "who you are speaking for"
At first, I was only thinking about whether I could speak well.
But halfway through, I realized something.
The stars of the show are the bride and groom, not me.
It's not about "how I am perceived," but "how I can celebrate their new beginning."
Once I thought about it that way, the words came out naturally.
Taking time to prepare builds confidence
If you ask if I was nervous during the actual performance, I was incredibly nervous.
But I had the confidence that "I've prepared this much, so it will be fine."
Preparation leads to confidence.
I thought this also applies to writing articles on note.
I can publish articles that I've spent time writing with confidence.
The joy of giving your all for someone important
Spending a week for a friend.
It was tough, but the sense of accomplishment after it was over was incredible.
It's a happy thing to be able to get serious for someone else.
That was the feeling I had over the past week.
How did the speech go?
It finished successfully!
...No, it was more than just "successful."
The response was overwhelming.
From the groom:
"It was the best, thank you."
I almost cried at those words.
From the groom's friends (many of whom are business professionals):
Since the groom is a business owner, his friends are all business professionals.
Among them, many people came up to talk to me after the speech.
"The structure was excellent."
"The balance between humor and emotion was perfect."
"Do you give presentations at work?"
No, no, I'm just a regular office worker (laughs).
But it was worth the week I spent preparing in earnest.
From other attendees:
"That was hilarious!"
"I was moved."
"I almost cried."
I received many comments like these.
Exchanging business cards with business owners
What surprised me was that several business owners asked to exchange business cards with me.
They told me, "Let me know if you ever need anything."
And they invited me, "Let's go out for a meal sometime!"
I never thought a single speech could create such connections.
The value of spending a week on a five-minute speech was more than worth it.
Commonalities with note
I felt that preparing for this speech was similar to posting on note.
Thinking about who you are delivering it to matters.
Taking time to prepare improves quality.
Approaching it seriously resonates with the other person.
It was truly a practical application of shifting from daily posts to a "quality-focused" approach.
Next time preview
I will reveal my speech techniques
For this wedding speech, I actually spent a week refining the structure.
How to get laughs
How to create points that move people
How to use concrete and abstract concepts effectively
How to structure a talk that even business professionals call 'amazing'
How did I create a speech that made business owners want to exchange business cards with me?
I plan to explain the know-how behind this in detail in my next article.
If you're interested, stay tuned!
Summary
Sorry for the two-week hiatus!
I gave a speech as a friend's representative at a wedding
After a week of serious preparation, I reached a level where business owners wanted to exchange cards
Reaffirming 'who you are delivering to' and 'the importance of preparation'
I plan to reveal how to create a speech next time!
Stay tuned!