8th March 2025. 2 min read
Author at a walking street in Moscow
Of all my Instagram photos, the above picture taken along a walking street in Moscow back in April 2018 inspired me the most.
I was with my team mates attending a dental seminar.
Our guide brought us to this interesting alley lined by many quaint shops and I spotted several people fixated on this young man.
The lanky young man looks stylish to me with his long physique carrying his casual thick black suitable and a nice scarf draped around his neck. He could be a student going out on a weekend doing some busking work to earn some keeps.
What caught my attention was his speech and delivery. This gentleman was clearly reciting poetry and its likely to be Russian.
He delivered it with so much flair, fluency and fortitude that he held me spellbound for a good twenty minutes. He must have recited a few poems in that interval.
His voice was smooth, clear and resonant so it was not surprising that many were charmed by his voice. In addition, I was impressed by his confident stance, engaging the audience fully. I was. most blown away by his memory prowess that he could deliver his speech without a hitch!
How did he do it? This is of interest to me as I still have my script as my crutch at my public speaking club most times.
I arrived at my own analysis;
He has a great passion for what he does; that is excellent public speaking.
He must have practiced very hard till he has internalized its message.
He is a very driven young man as he has a goal to capture his audience to impress them and earn his deserved tips.
He is a learned man, reading widely and deeply to improve his intellect.
He is using this platform to practise to perfection.
This young man has a bright future.
After tipping in his box, I joined my team again, and wished I could stay longer. He has inspired me in this craft of public speaking skills which I never got very far for the lack of qualities mentioned above.
I suppose I would have to start working on them if I seriously want to give a speech worthy of my members’ attention at our next meeting.
I am grateful for this chance occurrence which enriched my life and will make me progress further, only if I take action.
You were inspired by this poetry busker, an unusual sight then, hence you now can deliver your toastmaster speech with ease, without the need to rely on your script as a clutch.
Well done, keep it up, a fast learner, picking up new things with passion and enthusiasm.