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What does it mean?
Even talented people feel insecure performing new work.
In plain terms
He is nervous singing new songs alone even though he is good.
What can you take from it?
Vulnerability is normal even for experts.

Where it applies

  • creative work
  • public speaking

Putting it to work

  • supporting nervous artists

Questions to consider

  • Why do artists fear new work?
  • How do you handle performance anxiety?

Another view

Not everyone feels stage fright.

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