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Making A Difference Laurie Smale Magic Minute

Magic Minute Making A Difference

Achievement, Advice, Books, Cleverness, Co-operation, Communication, Conversation, Courage, Curiosity, Fear, Generosity, Goodwill, Hindsight, Humanity, Inspiration, Italians, Kindness, Laurie Smale, Learning, Life Principles, Listening, Love, Luck, Magic Minute, Mind Expanding, New Language, Podcasts, Public Speaking, Respect, Self Acceptance, Self Confidence, Setbacks, Shame, Speaking, Teamwork, Temptation, Video, Wisdom / Laurie Smale / February 18, 2026

My quirky loveable mother was something else!

Widowed when she was 23 with three little boys under 4 in far away Donald, she battled through thick and thin to keep us together.

When I was around 3, something remarkable happened while my mum was boiling the washing in the copper in the back yard.

In the 1940s, most homes had a humble copper; a big fire-heated recepticle with a copper insert in which the washing would be boiled and moved around with a big stick.

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I Learned About The Power Laurie Smale Quote

Quote I Learned About The Power

Achievement, Advice, Books, Cleverness, Co-operation, Coaching, Communication, Conversation, Courage, Curiosity, Defeat, Failure, Fear, Generosity, Goodwill, Healthy, Hindsight, Humanity, Inspiration, Kindness, Laurie Smale, Leadership, Learning, Life Principles, Listening, Love, Luck, Mentor, Mind Expanding, Praise, Presentations, Public Speaking, Quotes, Respect, Self Acceptance, Self Confidence, Setbacks, Shame, Speaking, Teamwork, Wisdom / Laurie Smale / February 16, 2026

Quote I Learned About The Power By Laurie Smale QUOTE // “I learned about the power of knowledge when I started reading books in my early 20s, which broadened my narrow mind to a wider view of the world! Laurie Smale, Inspirational Speaker and Author – “Finding Me Finding You” 🦋 #powerofknowledge #readingbooks #widerworldview #lauriesmalequotes

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Opening New Doors Laurie Smale Magic Minute

Magic Minute Opening New Doors

My quirky loveable mother was something else!

Widowed when she was 23 with three little boys under 4 in far away Donald, she battled through thick and thin to keep us together.

When I was around 3, something remarkable happened while my mum was boiling the washing in the copper in the back yard.

In the 1940s, most homes had a humble copper; a big fire-heated recepticle with a copper insert in which the washing would be boiled and moved around with a big stick.

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Make Passion and Enthusiasm Laurie Smale Quote

Quote Make Passion and Enthusiasm

Quote Make Passion and Enthusiasm By Laurie Smale QUOTE // Make passion and enthusiasm an intertwined entity that keeps your undertakings buzzing with life!” Laurie Smale, Inspirational Speaker and Author – “Finding Me Finding You” 🦋 #lauriesmalequotes #findingmefindingyou #passion #enthusiasm #buzzingwithlife Shared online: Archive.org Facebook Page Facebook Profile Google Instagram LinkedIn Page LinkedIn Profile Pinterest

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Sorting Yourself Out First Laurie Smale Magic Minute

Magic Minute Sorting Yourself Out First

My quirky loveable mother was something else!

Widowed when she was 23 with three little boys under 4 in far away Donald, she battled through thick and thin to keep us together.

When I was around 3, something remarkable happened while my mum was boiling the washing in the copper in the back yard.

In the 1940s, most homes had a humble copper; a big fire-heated recepticle with a copper insert in which the washing would be boiled and moved around with a big stick.

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Consider Falling Short Laurie Smale Quote

Quote Consider Falling Short

Quote Consider Falling Short By Laurie Smale QUOTE // “Consider falling short another insightful stumble in your quest for self-betterment!” Laurie Smale Inspirational Speaker and Author -Finding Me Finding You – 🦋 #fallingshort #lauriesmalequote #findingmefindingyou #selfbetterment #insightfulstumble Shared online: Archive.org Facebook Page Facebook Profile Google Instagram LinkedIn Page LinkedIn Profile Pinterest Twitter / X

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Article Public Speaking Dramatise Your Opening

Articles, Public Speaking, Self Confidence, Speaking / Laurie Smale / January 31, 2026

Article Public Speaking Dramatise Your Opening By Laurie Smale People tell me time and time again that one of the biggest difficulties they face with public speaking is getting through those first couple of minutes unscathed! Sadly for many, all they see is a merciless bunch of critics smugly sizing them up while they’re standing

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Behind a Book's Cover Laurie Smale Magic Minute

Magic Minute Behind a Book’s Cover

Achievement, Advice, Books, Cleverness, Co-operation, Communication, Conversation, Courage, Curiosity, Fear, Generosity, Goodwill, Hindsight, Humanity, Inspiration, Italians, Kindness, Laurie Smale, Learning, Life Principles, Listening, Love, Luck, Magic Minute, Mind Expanding, New Language, Podcasts, Respect, Self Acceptance, Self Confidence, Setbacks, Shame, Speaking, Teamwork, Temptation, Video, Wisdom / Laurie Smale / January 28, 2026

My quirky loveable mother was something else!

Widowed when she was 23 with three little boys under 4 in far away Donald, she battled through thick and thin to keep us together.

When I was around 3, something remarkable happened while my mum was boiling the washing in the copper in the back yard.

In the 1940s, most homes had a humble copper; a big fire-heated recepticle with a copper insert in which the washing would be boiled and moved around with a big stick.

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Quote Copying Others

Quote Copying Others By Laurie Smale QUOTE // “Copying others comes naturally to the young and impressionable, but there comes a time when we have to let go of our idols and make the most of our own flawed uniqueness!” Laurie Smale, Inspirational Speaker and Author – “Finding Me Finding You” 🦋 #lauriesmalequotes #youngimpressionable #letgoofidols

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A Lifebuoy of Hope Laurie Smale Magic Minute

Magic Minute A Lifebuoy of Hope

Achievement, Advice, Books, Cleverness, Co-operation, Communication, Conversation, Courage, Curiosity, Fear, Generosity, Goodwill, Hindsight, Humanity, Inspiration, Italians, Kindness, Laurie Smale, Learning, Life Principles, Listening, Love, Luck, Magic Minute, Mind Expanding, New Language, Podcasts, Respect, Self Acceptance, Self Confidence, Setbacks, Shame, Speaking, Teamwork, Temptation, Video, Wisdom / Laurie Smale / January 21, 2026

My quirky loveable mother was something else!

Widowed when she was 23 with three little boys under 4 in far away Donald, she battled through thick and thin to keep us together.

When I was around 3, something remarkable happened while my mum was boiling the washing in the copper in the back yard.

In the 1940s, most homes had a humble copper; a big fire-heated recepticle with a copper insert in which the washing would be boiled and moved around with a big stick.

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