An Inspirational, Funny Graduation Speech An excerpt from my commencement speech for STI College Munoz: Just like your parents, I am also incredibly proud of what you have come to take home today. Yeah, an empty piece of paper called “Diploma.” That piece of paper is important. But diplomas do fade. Medals get rusty. Certificates…
A commencement address delivered by motivational speaker and author Lloyd Luna on the occasion 2017 Commencement Exercises of STI College – Munoz held at Crossroads 77, Quezon City on May 25, 2017 Hello everyone. Thank you. Maraming salamat sa lahat ng pumalakpak. Palakpak na may kasamang sigaw na para bang tuwang-tuwa kayo dahil finally, finally,…
A commencement address delivered by Motivational speaker and author Lloyd Luna on the occasion of 22nd Commencement Exercises at Lemery Colleges in Lemery, Batangas on March 30, 2017 Hello everyone. Thank you. Maraming salamat sa lahat ng pumalakpak. Actually, nag-eexpect ako ng mas malakas na palakpak. Palakpak na may kasamang sigaw na para bang tuwang-tuwa kayo…
The question of identity has changed from being something you are born with to a task: you have to create your own community. But communities aren’t created, and you either have one or you don’t. What the social networks can create is a substitute. The difference between a community and a network is that you…
A friend of mine asked me to help him come up with a very short but funny speech on motivation. Here’s the sample of the speech. Faculty, professors, instructors, janitors, dear students: Good morning. Thank you for inviting me to speak. I didn’t ask to be here but your (who invited you) forced me to…
DON’T FOLLOW YOUR DREAM SPEECH DELIVERED BY LLOYD LUNA DURING THE RECOGNITION DAY, MOVING UP CEREMONY AND COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AT ST. LOUIS SCHOOL in VALENZUELA CITY, ROMINA’S HEAVENLY ANGEL MONTESSORI IN NUEVA ECIJA and JESUS IS LORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IN SAN FERNANDO CITY, PAMPANGA. THANK YOU. MARAMING MARAMING SALAMAT PO SA LAHAT NG PUMALAKPAK. NAG-EEXPECT PO…
As a speechwriter writing several speeches for business owners, politicians, graduation speakers, company leaders, non-government officials, teachers, awardees and many more, I can’t stand reading this graduation message, which is probably printed on the souvenir program. The speech should inspire rather than irritate the audience. So here’s a straightforward advice: Seek professional help! Republic of…
Dear graduates: Never ever wait for your defining moments because they have already passed and won’t come when you have nothing else but your ability to dream and make a wish. Your moments in school have already defined you long before you’ve graduated, whether you acknowledge or deny it. Many times I’ve given opportunity to…
Ano ba ‘yang success na ‘yan, sinong nag-imbento niyan at bakit sobrang common pero hindi naman lahat nagkakaroon? BAKIT maraming tanong? Walang pakialaman. Kanya-kanyang trip ‘yan! Salamat sa paghawak ng librong ito. Yung ma-convince kang bumili e success ang tawag dun kung hindi ka nabudol-budol. Nang ikaw ay mailabas mula sa sinapupunan ng iyong ina…
Do I need to say more? Read the entire speech, “Redefining Success: The Third Metric,” as prepared for delivery below: Thank you so much, President Christ, the Board of Trustees, distinguished alumnae, members of the faculty, devoted parents and friends, and especially the fabulous Smith College class of 2013. Congratulations. You have reached the light…