The origins of the quote, "When the student is ready, the teacher appears," is debatable. Some attribute it to Buddha, while others to the Theosophists. Tao Te Ching added another dimension when he said, "When the the student is truly ready, the teacher will disappear."

No matter the origin, change is up to each of us. Are you ready to tackle the Toastmasters Pathways learning experience? As we enter a new fiscal year and develop annual goals, consider digging in and selecting one or more of the 11 specialized learning paths. Your Spirited Speech Masters colleagues are ready to support you as you take the next step to build real-world, transferrable skills.