I am Quote by Justine Skye
“I get nervous every single time. It doesn't matter if there're five people or five thousand. What I have noticed is that the more people there are, the less nervous I am. It's way harder to impress five people.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Justine Skye, 2023
Nervousness decreases as audience size grows; larger crowds feel less personal pressure.
In simple terms: Big crowds feel less intimidating than small ones.
Key Takeaway
Use larger audiences to reduce performance anxiety.
Themes
performance anxiety
audience size
confidence
Mood
anxious
confident
Type
observational
motivational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- live streaming
- concerts
- presentations
Key Concepts
social psychology
stage fright
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does intimacy increase pressure?
- How can one prepare for both small and large audiences?
A Different Perspective
Small groups can still be intimidating due to intimacy.
