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From: Russ Hicks
Date: 10/18/02
Time: 8:15:18 PM
Remote Name: 12.212.230.104
Hello Enbar,
Thank you for your kind words.
You asked...
Q. how did you learn to treat your stuttering this way? What I mean by this is what was it that made you realize that stuttering could be a positive thing and allow you to help others?
A. Actually it was when I realized the truth of the old statement that happiness is not about what happens to you in life, but how you REACT to it. Once that truth really sank in on me, I realized that I had the power to CHOOSE my own happiness by choosing how I reacted to a bad situation. And sure enough it really works! When I joined Toastmasters - and was scared to death - I really had no choice but to talk about my stuttering. And I was amazed at the reaction of other people. Then it slowly dawned on me that I had a power that few people had. It's been an amazing journey.
Thanks for reading my paper!
Wishing you the very best,
Russ
RussHicks@mail.com