Over the past few weeks, I've been working with a coach who's given 13 TEDx Talks, been a writer for The Tonight Show and is also a professional stand up comic. And now he coaches speakers to give their own Ted talks and launch speaking careers. Together we've been developing what will eventually become my own TEDx Talk. It's called 15 More Minutes, and it's built around a simple idea: Never make a permanent decision in a temporary emotional state. This is probably the most personal thing I've ever written. It started with a terribly painful breakup in my relationship, but it evolved into something much bigger about how we make decisions in every area of life - relationships, business, parenting, and personal growth. I'm at the point where I'm beginning to rehearse it, so before I get too far down that road, I'd love some honest feedback from people I respect. I'm not looking for encouragement (although I'll gladly take it 😊). I'm looking for constructive criticism. As you read it, I'd love to know things like: - Did it hold your attention from beginning to end? - Was there anywhere your mind wandered? - What line or moment stuck with you the most? - Was anything confusing or unnecessary? - Did the core idea feel like something you'd remember after hearing it? - If you watched this on TED, would you recommend it to someone else? When you get to Part 12 it's referencing this image of the tattoo on my wrist and black envelopes on every chair with a temporary tattoo just like mine for everyone in the audience. Please don't worry about hurting my feelings. I'd much rather hear what you really think now than after I've spent months rehearsing something that could have been better. Thank you in advance. I genuinely appreciate any time you're willing to invest in helping me make this the best it can be. (Attached is the current draft.) Also, if you'd like to read the whole back story to this Ted Talk, please visit the website I made for it at https://fifteenmoreminutes.com