Beforehand Quote by Lori Foster
“I remember the first time I spoke to an editor. I thought I'd be sick, I was so nervous. The first time I spoke to a large group at a conference, I had the jitters for days beforehand.”
About This Quote
The quote reflects on the anxiety of public speaking and the lingering nervousness that follows initial experiences.
In simple terms: Public speaking causes lasting nerves.
Key Takeaway
Practice to reduce anxiety.
Themes
anxiety
public speaking
growth
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
advice
personal
When to use this quote
- first speech
- conference presentation
- editor meeting
Key Concepts
confidence building
performance anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies help calm pre‑speech jitters?
- How can early experiences shape future confidence?
A Different Perspective
It may overstate the duration of nervousness.
