I Have a Dream, You Have a Dream

As you may know, I live in Johannesburg, the New York City of Africa. And we have this talk radio station, 702, which is very popular. My favourite show is the Tim Modise show from 09h00-12h00 every weekday. I highly recommend you listen to him via the Internet on www.702.co.za and especially his weekly interview with Dr Helgo Schomer, a Psychologist from the University of Cape Town. Well, one day, Tim played Martin Luther King Jr’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech and took several calls. Now, for those of you who don’t know me, I can be very nostalgic.

So recently, I decided to track down an audio file of this great speech so I could listen to it again. This is the kind of thing I wish they would incorporate into the History curriculum in high schools. A focus on the contribution of people like Martin Luther King Jr that can inspire young people growing up in a world filled with turmoil. The attitude that King had in his life comes from a deep moral conviction. You know he was a Baptist Minister, and that comes through very strongly in his speech. And this is something I plan to emulate in my own public talks.

You can download the MP3 of his speech here…

Also check out this Time 100 profile here…

And remember if you want to feel enthusiastic, act enthusiastic…!