Life's Purpose:
Every student was born with a purpose.
Something they feel naturally passionate
about. By the time the get to college,
most of them have either forgotten what
they purpose for being here is, or have
been programmed by parents, teachers,
media, religious beliefs, friends, society
at large, what is it that they should do
in order to become a so called "productive
citizen" or to make their family proud or
to pursue a particular status, etc.
The challenge with most intellectual
decisions is that their heart is saying
one thing but their mind is suggesting
another. That unconscious inner conflict
leads to anger, depression, violence, just
to name a few of the negative
repercussions that take place as a result
of repressing a vital part of their being.
This talk followed by questions and
answers opens up the space for students to
really connect with their true passion and
life's purpose, a very transformative
experience.
Inspiration:
People focus on motivating people to
perform. The challenge is, motivation is a
mind-game that very seldom last while
inspiration is a natural desire to
perform. And that is something that arises
from within. Students who are considered
average or below average are simply buying
on a label. A label that aside from not
being true is very destructive.
Leadership:
Most students think that great leaders are
those who lead when in reality great
leaders are those who listen. Another
misconception is, most people think that
great leaders have the most amount of
followers. The truth is, great leaders are
those who inspire leadership in others.
They have the ability to bring out the
greatness in those who are being led.
This topic is integrated in all of
Nick's talks. Leaders lead by example. If
students are doing what they love, that is
one of the most powerful ways in which we
can begin to instill leadership qualities.
Cultural
Diversity - Self Esteem: The
challenge most students faced, especially
those who are considered minorities, like
myself for example, is that they equate
their sense of identity with labels based
on values and beliefs. They need to honor
who they are and what they stand for. One
way for them to help them feel good about
themselves is by connecting with the
passion that is trying to drive their
lives and to begin to trust their inner
wisdom.
Comedy:
Being a stand-up comedian makes
for not only a fun presentation,
but a powerful one!
Quotes: Nick
Arandes offers more than a laugh a
minute." -Marco Island Sun
Times
"Very funny Arandes speaks with an
accent and sprinkles cute malapropos
throughout his routine..." -West
Palm Beach Showtime
"Making People Laugh Without
Stereotyping Hispanics" - Orange
County, CA Excelsior Newspaper
Nick Arandes is by far one of the
most dynamic, funniest and inspirational speakers
in the circuit today. He is affectionately known as
the "Radical
Kid" for a reason. His off the wall and
unique way to present powerful principles unlike
you have never heard before helps accelerates
student's personal transformation.
