Step 1. Have something of non-trivial value to others Step 2. Doesn't matter This applies not only to giving a good talk but living a good life. Unless you we

Step 1. Have something of non-trivial value to others Step 2. Doesn't matter This applies not only to giving a good talk but living a good life. Unless you were born beautiful - step 1 takes 10-20 years of conscious effort to develop. Everything else is marketing/advertising, otherwise known as lies (99% of what's on HN, for example)