Later that month Swanberg remembers his nervousness before speaking in front of an audience that included Dobson. The story is typical of Dennis' ability to take everyday life, with its ups and downs and turn it into an act that's more than just an act. As a motivational speaker, teacher, preacher, counselor and comedian Dennis Swanberg knows just what it takes to make life a more pleasant road to journey down-with a laugh or two along the way. His routines regularly include hilarious send-ups of his own family life, both as a child growing up in Texas and as a husband and parent today to his wife Lauree and two teenaged sons, Dusty and Chad. I try to bring people laughter, but my point is always that joy is a choice.
Happiness is dependent on what happens, but joy is a choice.
It takes an act of your will. And it takes dying to yourself and coming alive in the lives of others. I want to encourage people to have courage and be strong and go for it. Do your best and go out there risking. We live in a world where you can afford to fail and try again.