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“I liked school, but I used to dread those moments when the teacher would call me up to give an oral report. I forced myself to deal with it and not dwell on the class in front of me - to keep a straight face, give the report and concentrate on getting it right. That's normally how I perform…” quote by Steven Wright
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“I liked school, but I used to dread those moments when the teacher would call me up to give an oral report. I forced myself to deal with it and not dwell on the class in front of me - to keep a straight face, give the report and concentrate on getting it right. That's normally how I perform. That's how I am.”

Steven Wright

About This Quote

Source Interview: Personal anecdote, 2010

Overcoming fear of public speaking by confronting it directly

In simple terms: Face fear to improve performance

Key Takeaway

Confront speaking anxiety

Themes

self-improvement education confidence

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

personal advice

When to use this quote

  • class presentations
  • team meetings
  • public speaking events

Key Concepts

growth mindset exposure therapy performance anxiety

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies help sustain confidence after a presentation?
  • How can practice reduce fear over time?
A Different Perspective

May not address underlying anxiety causes

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