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About this quote

What does it mean?
The author admits to feeling intense anxiety in a specific moment.
In plain terms
I am very nervous right now.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledging nervousness openly is a common human experience.

Where it applies

  • public appearances
  • performances
  • introductions

Putting it to work

  • naming anxiety
  • normalizing nervousness

Questions to consider

  • When do you feel most nervous?
  • How do you handle public anxiety?

Another view

Some people try to hide their nervousness.

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