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Coping with Anxiety While Public Speaking
This episode discusses the anxiety that often comes with public speaking and ways to cope with it, including positive self-talk and focused breathing. The guest shares personal experiences and tips for those who struggle with this type of anxiety.
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In this episode, the host explores Leonard Cohen's music, which is deeply connected to the theme of goodbye and explores the concept of transcending through it.
55:35 - 58:08 (02:32)
Summary
In this episode, the host explores Leonard Cohen's music, which is deeply connected to the theme of goodbye and explores the concept of transcending through it.
ChapterCoping with Anxiety While Public Speaking
Episode#298 – Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts and Loneliness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The tradition of word play in poetry is not as strong in the United States as it is in other parts of the world, but hip hop has changed that.
58:08 - 1:00:02 (01:54)
Summary
The tradition of word play in poetry is not as strong in the United States as it is in other parts of the world, but hip hop has changed that. With its mix of rhythm, rhyme, humor, and powerful messaging, hip hop has brought a new element of word play to American culture.
ChapterCoping with Anxiety While Public Speaking
Episode#298 – Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts and Loneliness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares his experience of vomiting on his way to law school class when he was about to give a speech.
1:00:02 - 1:02:27 (02:25)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of vomiting on his way to law school class when he was about to give a speech. He mentions that many introverts are actually good public speakers because they have spent years figuring out an idea and are now comfortable talking about it in public.