God-given or developed?

Colin Campbell · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007, 16:28 (GMT) Post subject:

I'm sorry, I am just leary of people who make more money teaching someone how to do something rather than actually doing it.

Call me crusty. It's OK.

"Those who can... do. Those who can't... teach."

...and another variation I've come up with....

"Those who can... do. Those who can't... sell."

Guess I'm going with the "god given" option.

Steve Cotsalas · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007, 16:37 (GMT) Post subject:

Colin Campbell · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007, 16:41 (GMT) Post subject:

Well... it's just me. My opinion. I've been around too many people in my life telling me how to do something when they themselves can't do it.

In the radio industry, the one's that can't make it as talent become program directors, sales people and managers.

I'm a synical old cuss.

Elisabeth Hart · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007, 16:43 (GMT) Post subject:

Colin Campbell · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007, 16:47 (GMT) Post subject:

Elisabeth Hart · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007, 16:54 (GMT) Post subject:

Colin Campbell · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007, 16:57 (GMT) Post subject:

Well.... I guess there are exceptions. Depends if he propels himself to a bigger market or "settles in."

Elisabeth Hart · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007, 16:58 (GMT) Post subject:

John Bigl · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007, 17:12 (GMT) Post subject:

"Those who can, do; those who can't, teach." What a stupid phrase. Many of those who can, can't teach; most of those who teach, can also do, and, if you think about it, to teach is to do, albeit doing of a different sort than what many of those who can do, do.

god given/natural?? developed? i pick both ...

Blessed Be

Colin Campbell · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007, 17:15 (GMT) Post subject:

I LOVE to teach. (See GEEK PLACE) but I don't CHARGE for it.

Colin Campbell · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007, 17:32 (GMT) Post subject:

Before eveyone thinks me an old fool.... I just say "philsophical differences." My father and life experience taught me that there are some who do things and others that talk about doing things.

Now... my father was not a success in life financially and so far neither am I, so I accept that there are discenting opinions that lead some to wealth.

It's just an opinion.

One of my favorite quotes.... "lawyers replace facts with words and then argue about the words." I forget who said it. It was someone who had his invention stolen.

I'll try now to come down off of my podium before I make too many enemies.

Joe J Thomas · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007, 17:56 (GMT) Post subject:

Ronald T Robinson · Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007, 16:38 (GMT) Post subject:

Most of us are, relatively, "sloppy speakers" in social contexts.

The studio environment, however, requires perfect diction - depending on most contexts.

And that requires much, much practice. This, because, perfect diction of a presenter is something that is not to be in the awareness of a listener.

Fortunately, this factor is something that can be practiced at home with inexpensive equipment.

Continuous practice and diligence are the keys.

Same goes for tonalities.

Radio-people have the benefit of doing the work.... every day. But even they have to be wary of their own deliveries as these skills are not those which are acquired without regular corrections.

Colin Campbell · Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007, 16:41 (GMT) Post subject:

For me, if I am any good at all it comes from years of trying to emulate great orators.

I don't think Winston Churchill had a voice coach.

September Day Leach · Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007, 17:27 (GMT) Post subject:

lol Colin!

well, he didn't have a voice coach, but he had an English accent. Wink