As I was preparing a speech for a College Senior Class at The University of Texas- Pan American***, I got caught up in the thought itself and went on a fact spree.  Something I myself I do not like doing.  But what is a fact spree?  In simplest terms it is the easiest way to bore an audience; you just state a bunch of facts.  In my case, it would be the return on investment (ROI), investments (including costs), hiring; many different aspects to my businesses that I actually never look at.

So what is it that I actually do when I get asked to publicly speak?  What about make a business speech?  I talk about my beginnings, why I keep learning and expanding even after I reached the level of success I initially aimed for (which was to leave my old job that left me broke or in debt), and about how I build a team, or even better, leaders in different businesses.  Now that is what has truly taken many individuals and I in Team Xtreme League into owning a successful home business or having enough to return or pay for college in its entirety.

One question came to my head throughout this reflection: Why did I start going into a Fact Spree?  Was it because I wanted to show off?  Maybe even make a point that my prior plans were correct?  To recruit during the speech?  Somehow convey that my business was full of sunshines and rainbows?

Of course not.

It was because I had done one thing that can put anyone astray when it comes to the truth- forgetting our beginnings.  I will not do that, ever.  This might be one of the most random blogs I have written, but I felt like this would connect with my readers on a more personal level.  I will not forget where I came from, what I have been through, nor forget it in any speech that talks about success, business, team building, leadership, or anything that pertains to my life.  A fact spree bores people and does little to help someone say, “This can actually help me somehow.”

And that’s my purpose- to change someone’s life.  Success comes from that change 🙂

With Your Health and Success In Mind,

Coach Peter Hanz

Update *** Update: Currently Named UTRGV