I love football. And because I love football, (hey, I'm a guy!) I like using quotes from one of my favorite coaches of all time, legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi. His influence he left in the NFL is incredible and he is one of the most quoted people in the world. The legacy he left in the NFL was so great, that the superbowl winner is given the Lombardi trophy.

After one of the coldest games ever played, the Green Bay Packers won the NFL title game in terrible conditions in what was known as the Ice Bowl. At game time, it was -10 degrees and dropping. None the less, the Packers won the game and their third straight NFL title. When coach Lombardi was asked why his teams were so successful, he grinned and said that "Winning is a habit! Unfortunately so is losing. To be a successful team you must develop the habits of winning through proper preparation and practice."

And so it is with us. We must prepare and practice correctly if we are to give our best keynote speech to our intended audience. Most of the time we will face those conditions that will be most unfavorable to us. And when we do, we will be ready for them and come out winners. I waited for over 6 hours under very difficult circumstances to interview the great Tony Robbins. When he was ready, I interviewed him and it was one of the most incredible experiences I have had!

Knowing you are developing the winning habits will take you a long way while becoming an expert in your speaking career!