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> It’s not always been this way. When I was a kid at school I felt none of the fear of public speaking that others talked about. I enjoyed being on stage, and w
by jrochkind1 5y ago
> It’s not always been this way. When I was a kid at school I felt none of the fear of public speaking that others talked about. I enjoyed being on stage, and with my loud voice and plenty of confidence, I felt good about being there. That continued to be true once I entered the world of work, and my comfort on-stage did much to boost my career. But over time, this changed.
I am very curious about this dynamic, and why it changed.
- throwawayboise 5y agoYoung people, especially young men, tend to be fearless in general, at least compared to older people.
- panzagl 5y agoFor many people increased anxiety in general is part of the aging process.
- willhslade 5y agoCitation?
- ramphastidae 5y agoIt may be because when we are younger, we are more ignorant, and ignorance is bliss.
- tim333 5y agoIt sounds like a mindset thing that could maybe be changed. Perhaps at school he thought it a fun game and then as an adult worried too much about it. Wonder if he could psych himself back to a fun game mindset?