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“I think it's something that you learn to deal with the more experienced you become. When I first presented live news, which was 12 years ago, I was very inexperienced and probably didn't deal with the pressure as well. I used to breathe very shallow when I was presenting and you could hear it in…” quote by Jill Douglas
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“I think it's something that you learn to deal with the more experienced you become. When I first presented live news, which was 12 years ago, I was very inexperienced and probably didn't deal with the pressure as well. I used to breathe very shallow when I was presenting and you could hear it in my voice and see it in my face.”

Jill Douglas

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Experience reduces pressure; skill improves with practice and time.

In simple terms: Practice eases pressure.

Key Takeaway

Practice to improve.

Themes

growth experience confidence

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice personal growth

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • live news
  • career development

Key Concepts

skill development stress management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you prepare for high‑stress presentations?
  • What techniques help maintain calm?
A Different Perspective

Pressure may persist despite experience.

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