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Coping with Public Speaking Stress
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47:03 - 52:37 (05:33)

The stress and fear of public speaking can be attributed to a lack of clarity and Scientology's concept of "getting clear." Studies have shown the negative effects of excessive focus on publicity and the importance of substance over surface-level appearances.

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The speaker finds inspiration in Tom Cruise's clear energy and zest for life, citing his apparent avoidance of alcohol and clear-mindedness as possible contributors.
47:03 - 47:42 (00:38)
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Inspiration
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The speaker finds inspiration in Tom Cruise's clear energy and zest for life, citing his apparent avoidance of alcohol and clear-mindedness as possible contributors.

Chapter
Coping with Public Speaking Stress
Episode
869 Relationships, Fear and Doing What You Love with David Walton
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The speaker admires Tom Cruise's ability to operate without ego, as well as his skills in creating spectacle movies, and being charming during publicity appearances.
47:42 - 48:58 (01:16)
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Tom Cruise
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The speaker admires Tom Cruise's ability to operate without ego, as well as his skills in creating spectacle movies, and being charming during publicity appearances. They express a desire to meet him and would ask him three questions if given the opportunity.

Chapter
Coping with Public Speaking Stress
Episode
869 Relationships, Fear and Doing What You Love with David Walton
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The speaker discusses dealing with fear, including his particular fear of being judged and ridiculed for his creative work.
48:58 - 50:21 (01:22)
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Fear
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The speaker discusses dealing with fear, including his particular fear of being judged and ridiculed for his creative work.

Chapter
Coping with Public Speaking Stress
Episode
869 Relationships, Fear and Doing What You Love with David Walton
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The fear of public speaking and taking risks stem from the fear of ego death.
50:21 - 52:37 (02:16)
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Fear, Public Speaking, Taking Risks
Summary

The fear of public speaking and taking risks stem from the fear of ego death. The solution is to practice doing it and make it good.

Chapter
Coping with Public Speaking Stress
Episode
869 Relationships, Fear and Doing What You Love with David Walton
Podcast
The School of Greatness