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If you have attended one of my speaking
engagements or seminars, you know firsthand
why I have the reputation as one of the most
passionate and enthusiastic presenters ever to
hold a microphone. Quite frankly, I get
downright loud and excited! I am
that
passionate about helping others understand
and achieve their career calling.
But believe it or not, at one time I was
extremely nervous about speaking in public!
Before I would get ready to speak I would
adopt the same pattern.
First, I would start sweating, my heart would
beat, I would envision a loss of confidence,
picture ridicule, etc. I processed every
negative emotion possible and thought about
all the terrible things that could happen and
psyched myself out. I would start slurring my
words, lose my concentration and become
consumed with fear to the point
of total loss of confidence! To
obtain this
emotional state,
I had to repeat
this pattern
each time!
“You cannot live on yesterday’s standards and expect to be
competitive today!”
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