* What Kent says is wrong with affirmations and his solution to create personal affirmations that fit you. * What it really takes to become a Certified Speaking Professional from the National Speaker's Association. * The moment when Kent (already an accomplished speaker) realized he didn't know how to get started as a speaker and why he helps other speakers get paid to speak. * Why are anchors more important than points. * A great story about how Kent's early success in his career lead him to choosing his job through arrogance only to lose that job in 9 short months.