The first time that I appeared on stage, it scared me to death. I really didn't know what all the yelling was about. I didn't realize that my body was moving. It's a natural thing to me. So to the manager backstage I said, 'What'd I do? What'd I do?' And he said, 'Whatever it is, go back and do it again.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Elvis describes his fear and confusion during his first stage appearance and the manager's advice to keep performing.
- In plain terms
- He was scared on stage but was told to keep doing it.
- What can you take from it?
- Face fear and keep practicing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What steps can you take when you feel terrified of a new challenge?
- Who can you ask for guidance?
Another view
The anecdote is brief and lacks detail about how he overcame the fear.
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