People tell me all the time, “I want to hear your story Eric”.
Well, I just got this video in from our great team in the Philippines. Here are some pieces of the speech I gave in front of a packed house of fun loving, energized, motivated South East Asians (my new family).
At the Very end I changed up my speech. I always talk from my heart, and never rehearse what I say when I speak. I typically say a quick prayer before I get on stage and ask God to direct me as to what to say and how to say it. I know that what comes out of my mouth (good or bad, strong or weak) was meant to be but this night was different. I went to a place from my heart that I had never spoken of in nearly 34 years. I spoke on a subject that has stayed with me every day for those 34 years and I knew this was the time to let the world know a secret about the path and journey I was on and I needed to let that audience know they were with me in a dream when I was only 10 years old. This was a risk…because the story was more for me than for the audience, but If one person out of over 4,000 saw the bigger picture and was able to say to themselves, “i am in the right place at the right time”, then I knew the risk I was about to take would be well worth it.
You will hear that part of the story at the end of this video.
These people made my dream a reality that night. My life has forever changed and I am thankful everyday for the life I live and I hope you are too.
Cheers!
~ Eric Caprarese
very inspiring eric!
What a cute and inspiring story, Eric! This brought tears to my eyes actually
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Very inspirational mate! Nice post. I’m glad that you got to share your story with them. Thanks for sharing.
Great article! I am so inspired that everyone is capable of making a difference in their lives. Very nice video. 2 THUMBS UP!
Hey Eric… I just wanted to stop by and say thanks for all these great posts. This one was truly inspiring. I wish I could have been there to watch the speech live though.
Just Over Broke… JOB. That’s exactly what I have and AM right now! Ugh! lol. Nice post, Eric.
The beginning of your story sounds very much like how my life is right now. I love how you guarantee everybody can make a change in their lives. I hope that is the case.
That’s crazy!! You dreamed you were really on That same stage? I guess per-cognitive dreams can happen for some people! I would have been so creeped out there if I were you
Ah very nice post mate! Very inspiring! I can’t believe you had a dream you were on that very stage, and then 34 years later it happened. No wonder all those Filipinos were smiling so much!
I love how you refer to the Filipinos as your new family
. I am Filipino and that makes me warm on the inside. I wish I had been there to see your entire speech!
Wow! What an energetic and happy crowd! They are so lucky to have been watching and listening to this speech live. I loved just the short 2 minute sections that I have heard.
Nice speech Mr. Caprarese! Always love catching up on your posts. This one greatly inspired me to get out of the current job I’m in and do something I’m way more passionate about. Thanks a million!
-Siggie
That’s how I am right now. I am $15k in debt, can’t afford a decent car… all I’m doing is paying the bills to survive and stay out of jail or keep away from debt collectors at least. I hope I have one of those dreams you had.
How did that ugly stuff that didn’t taste good change your life? Anyone know what he means? I wish I could have watched this entire speech…
I hope you’re right sir
. See, I’ve been struggling ever since I graduated college 3 years ago. Nothing changes for me financially, and I am working in the same job as I have been throughout school. Oh well. I can dream big 
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Hey Eric! Another nice, fresh new post I see! Wow, this one was so inspiring and full of positive hope for anyone who suffers financially. I am currently working as many jobs as i can just to stay afloat. I don’t know how you ended up becoming so successful. Perhaps you could upload the full speech?
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Woah, I cannot believe that you had that dream at age ten… that’s cool but weird at the same time! Nice post buddy! – Tom
Hey… that’s what ALL successful people say is that if it’s possible for them, it’s possible for anyone. But don’t you think that you guys got a lucky break somewhere or did you have to go out and seek the opportunity? I’ve been trying to become successful now for 10 years with no luck
. Good post though, nice info!
Hi Eric! I’m a huge fan and I really enjoyed this post… particularly because I am stuck in a financial “rut” I guess you could call it. You may have made thousands of Filipinos smile with that speech you gave… but you also made me smile all the way in Baltimore, MD tonight. And you didn’t even have to give a 2 hour speech. Just the 2 minute video segment and a few written paragraphs was more than enough. Thank you so much.
Hey nice post Eric! Really liked it! I was just wondering why in 34 years have you not really talked about that event? I mean I would have been telling everybody I had a dream of my future success
Every time I go on stage to perform (I do professional karaoke), I always say a prayer too! How much of a coincidence is that!?
Oh what an awe-striking post. I am totally in love with this blog for 2 reasons. 1) Eric tells it straight like it is. And 2) I get some awesome advice and inspiration and motivation here. Keep up the great work Eric!
I don’t know… something about this post makes me just wanna jump up on stage somewhere and motivate a huge crowd full of people! Lol
As I am sitting here reading this blog, with a few candles lit and drinking hot apple cider tea, I have been thinking so much about everything Eric has said. It’s TRUE! I mean think about people. We are all just humans. We should ALL be capable of doing the same things. This has been very motivational for me, and probably for many others. A HUGE thanks from Michelle in Iowa, USA.
I came across this post when I was looking for motivational speeches
. I have since fallen in love with your website and all the inspirational posts. You are truly THE marketing/business/empowerment guru! Thank you Eric!
Hey Eric, Oliver here. I am really hoping to learn all the tricks of the trade so that one day I can stand up on a stage (hopefully THAT particular one) and give another motivational speech to let people know that they too can live up to their dreams. It is truly breathtaking and inspirational that you are literally living your dream.
I came to ericcaprarese.com hoping to make some smart business decisions and eventually live up to my dream potential. Which is not having a J.O.B. Just over broke haha. I love how you put that. It’s SOoOOoO true!
Aww too bad the whole speech couldn’t have been uploaded… but I know that would take up a lot of bandwidth. I am so happy that all those people were so joyous and motivated. I wonder how many of them will follow your advice
So are you saying that you decided to get very motivated to change your life and you worked super hard by calling EVVVVERYBODY? I guess if people get determined enough and work hard enough, they can do anything
I need to show my dad this post! he is at retiring age and seems to think that once you get old, you’re useless. That is obviously not the case. I think he needs a big dose of motivation!
That room must have just been packed full of people. It must feel so great to help motivate people all the time. And also the more successful you help people become, the more popular and successful YOU will be. That is my thinking anyway.
Really a very inspiring video. Your speech could motivate many to add a new meaning to their lives. Thanks a lot for sharing the article along with the video. People who watched you live are really lucky to hear the journey of your life from your mouth. Hope to read such great articles at your website and will definitely share them with my closed ones.
It amazes me that you were able to talk in front of that many people with such ease. That must of have taken a lot of courage to do.