I’m reading a book titled “Strange Ceremonies” about a branch of magic called Bizarre. Although I don’t necessarily perform that type of magic, I find it fascinating.

The book’s title reminded me of a couple of “ceremonies” or “rituals” I do before I speak to sell, whether on stage or via online media.

A couple of days before my presentation, I quickly flipped through my Keynote presentation immediately before going to sleep and then immediately upon waking. I repeat this process each day. Doing this, I imprint my presentation on my subconscious mind, and it works like gangbusters.

Not only do I memorize the presentation more effectively, but my subconscious mind often makes connections I did not know existed and feeds my conscious mind with powerful things to say when I’m on stage. Oftentimes, I will wake up in the morning and have the perfect thing to say on my mind at different points in my presentation.

Try it and experience the magic.

Kick butt, make mucho “DEEnero.”

Dave “Bizarrist In Training” Dee