Self Concept Speech, Outline Example

Specific Purpose: I want to inform my audience about the three things that represent me as a person

Introduction

Hook : I want to present my army assault pack as representation of myself and my attitude towards being prepared.

Connector :

• what are the things that represent me?
• what particular meaning do they carry in relation to my personality and my goals?

Thesis :  there are three things I consider to perfectly represent my personality;

• Every item represents my characteristic and my self concept

Transition: To note, these three items have a personal attachment to me; they carry very important meaning that defines who I am right now and how I want to tread towards making a better future for myself.

Body

• First main point: My army dog tags represent freedom and determination
• As a child, I was dedicated to my family and my dream of being in the army is for my family
• Freedom to do what I like is an important part of my self-concept

Moving on

• I personally believe that dog tags represent my love for freedom
• I believe that its chain connects me to my family and my work

In addition

• Being in my neck, I find my army dog tags to refer to the distinct connection to the elements that I relate these items to in my life.

Transition

• The first item specifically defines the important elements in my life: family and work

Second Main point 

• My workout gloves represent me directly and the dedication I have towards keeping my body and mind healthy.

More than

• Health is important so I want to keep fit and healthy

Third main point 

• Army Assault Pack represents my readiness for anything

First

• Being prepared is important for everything

Second

• Having everything ready is important in making sure that I complete my promises to myself, my family and my work and achieve success in the end.

Conclusion

Signal Closure

As a conclusion to this discussion, I am pointing out how determination, readiness and good health contributes to my success.

Reworded Thesis:  The items I presented to particularly represent me brings about a sense of understanding on who I really am and what I want to be in the future.

Clincher: As I take on further journeys in life, I do believe I would be able to achieve more if I stick to my determination and my desire to attain the goals I have set in front of me while giving importance to the most elements in my life such as family, health and my profession. The readiness to face every challenge that comes along the way also adds up to my personal process and my self concept of what success is about.