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Passion Breeds Confidence

10/13/2015

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A public speaker? Me? No way! Truthfully, there was a time, and not long ago, when the thought of getting up and talking in front of a group made me want to run for the hills. Now it seems like I do it all the time and without a second thought. I guess it is less intimidating when you are passionate about a topic and want to get the word out.

​Since “Loyalty Unleashed” went from an idea to reality I have been out there, trying to send a message to anyone who will listen. And the crazy part is, despite being a painfully shy person, I am no longer afraid.

Before I was just another pit bull owner and animal rescue volunteer, trying to help other dogs like mine find forever homes. There were things I could do from the comforts of my own home to help dogs without having to actually talk to anyone. I could sit at my computer and help save lives without ever interacting with a live person face to face.
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When I became a published author however, I became an advocate by extension. Besides the obvious public presence at numerous book signings, this has also entailed speaking before business groups and presentations at public libraries. It has been an education to say the least. 

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​I must admit it surprises me that the response and feedback I have received has been overwhelmingly positive. It is not just that the people who attend these events are dog people because a lot of them, particularly when I speak before business groups, are not.

​No matter where I have been though, when I tell people my book is about pit bulls, I would say about 90% of the responses sound something like, “it is all about how they are treated” or, “it’s not the dog – it’s the person at the other end of the leash.” There is still the other 10% that I have not reached and some I may never reach, but this gives me hope that maybe things are starting to change for the better. While there is still a lot of work to do, I am definitely willing to do my part to help make it happen.

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​My new mantra is that we can all make a difference. No matter what your passion, find it and use it. Do something to change the world for the better. When you are passionate, your fears just go by the wayside. Trust me when I say, if I can do it you can too!

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Levi Lee link
1/21/2019 04:04:47 am

Passion is something that you loves the most. And the fact is, finding what a person loves gives him objectives to work towards, and improves his well-being. The old saying states that- “When one door closes, another door open automatically”. If you want to boost your confidence level, then try new things that are daunting. Life is always better with passion. Because when you follow your passion, you will never feel that you are doing the assignments forcefully.

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Sue link
1/21/2019 04:24:40 am

Well said!

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    About the Author

    Sue Torres is an animal advocate, rescue volunteer and proud owner of a previously abused pit bull who was slated to be destroyed for being tense and fearful in the shelter environment.

    Inspired by their resilience, devotion and ability to forgive, she now devotes herself to restoring the image of these once-esteemed and cherished family pets. She works tirelessly to promote the adoption of pit bulls in our nation's shelters and change perceptions about this extremely misunderstood and unjustly maligned breed.

    She lives in Connecticut with her rescued pit bull, Mickey. Her first book, Loyalty Unleashed was published in May, 2014 and is avsailable in paperback and e-book formats. Loyalty Unleashed II (her second book) is now available, also in paperback and e-book formats.

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