Sam Davidson is a speaker, writer, and dreamer who tells stories that need telling in order to motivate others to change the things that need changing.

Sam Davidson is a dynamic and engaging speaker who has keynoted conventions, led workshops, and spoken at universities all around the US.

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The World Needs You to Live Your Passion

A few weeks ago, I heard a keynote speech by Rodger Dinwiddie, CEO of STARS. He said: We don’t need to just teach self esteem in schools; we also need to teach empathy. Prisons are full of people with high self esteem but low empathy. When I heard this, I thought the same thing about [...]

April 24, 2012 1 comment CONTINUE READING THIS POST →
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A Manifesto for the Rest of Us

I have no desire to be location independent. I may like to travel or go on vacation, but using my laptop on the beach doesn’t sound fun. I don’t want to work just four hours a week. I don’t mind work if I enjoy it, use my talents, and am appreciated. I want a job [...]

April 23, 2012 5 comments CONTINUE READING THIS POST →
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Speaking Event: Toastmasters International Convention

I’m very excited to announce that I’ll be speaking at the Toastmasters International Convention this August in Orlando. This is a gathering of thousands of speakers who are seeking to get better at their craft. My session is: From Public Speaker to Professional Speaker: What’s Your Story? Become a professional speaker by developing a personal [...]

April 21, 2012 0 comments CONTINUE READING THIS POST →
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All Great Presentations Are the Same

If you speak to any sized group (or will soon), an investment of 18 minutes to watch this TEDx video is well worth it. Nancy Duarte (whose company has designed some of the most memorable slide decks in the world) shares how you must tell a story well. (Thanks for Kneale Mann for the find.) [...]

April 20, 2012 5 comments CONTINUE READING THIS POST →
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Is $500 All That Stands in the Way of You and a Dream?

As I meet more and more people who want to chase a dream in order to start a company or live their lives more fully, I also met more and more excuses as to why people don’t take the risky leap and chase their passion. Here are some of the excuses that people seem to [...]

April 19, 2012 0 comments CONTINUE READING THIS POST →