Welcome
Good morning everyone, it is an honor to be here speaking with all of you. Today I would like to talk to you about how easy it is to judge what is seen, rather than what is truly there.
The Power of Perception
It’s easier to make snap decisions, without considering the entire picture. When meeting someone for the first time, we often make assumptions about who they are and what they are like in just a few moments.
Our perception of the world is powerful. It has the power to shape the way we think and act. But it can also be dangerous. We can become so wrapped up in what we think we know that we forget to look for the truth.
What Really Is
The quote I’d like to focus on today is this: “How little do they see what really is, who frame their hasty judgment upon that which seems.” This quote speaks to our tendency to make assumptions and judge too quickly, without really looking at the big picture.
We can all recognize this in our own lives. We may have a friend who seems unfriendly, but after getting to know them better, we find that they are actually quite friendly. We may meet someone who we assume is arrogant, only to find out that they are actually quite thoughtful and kind.
The Call to Action
This quote is a reminder to slow down and take the time to really see what is there. To not be so quick to judge. To take the time to get to know someone, or to gain a better understanding of a situation, before coming to any conclusions.
So, my call to action for all of you today is to be mindful of how you perceive the world. Don’t be so quick to judge. Take the time to really get to know someone, or to understand a situation, before forming any opinions.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I’d like to leave you with this thought: how little do we see what really is, if we frame our judgments too hastily upon that which seems.
Thank you for your time and attention today. I hope that you have learned something valuable and that you will use this knowledge to become more mindful of the way you perceive the world.
Good luck and be well.
Feedback for the Speaker
Appreciation
I appreciate the speaker for the thought-provoking speech they gave. The speaker raised an important point and gave a clear call to action to the audience.
Structure
The structure of the speech was good. The speaker started with a welcome and ended with a conclusion. The speaker also used subheadings to separate the various points they made. This made the speech clear and easy to follow.
Content and Message
The content of the speech was well thought-out. The speaker discussed the power of perception and cautioned the audience to not be so quick to judge. They used a quote to emphasise their point and gave a clear call to action.
The message of the speech was clear and succinct. The speaker gave the audience something to think about and encouraged them to be mindful of the way they perceive the world.
Language
The language of the speech was simple and easy to understand. The speaker used a variety of words to convey their message and the speech flowed naturally.
Strengths
The speaker used public speaking techniques effectively. The use of subheadings, a welcome, and a conclusion helped to structure the speech and make it easy to follow. The language used was simple and effective in conveying the message.
Areas of Improvement
The speaker could have used more examples to illustrate their points. For example, they could have given more examples of how we can become too wrapped up in our perception of the world and forget to look for the truth. They could have also given more examples of how people can be misjudged due to snap decisions. This would have made the speech more engaging and would have helped to drive the message home.