The speaker explains how he views pressure as an exciting opportunity and a privilege, and how he prepares by visualizing and strategizing before a big speech or interview.
A comedian discusses her habit of analyzing her performance after a show, in hopes of avoiding bad sketches in future performances.
The speaker talks about losing 18 games and feeling like a loser, but also about the need to persevere through difficult situations in order to cross the finish line.
The speaker shares his experience of persistently performing as a stand-up comedian even when receiving fewer laughs, pointing out the importance of constantly evolving the act to improve it.
The fear of not fitting in and self-doubt can cause performance anxiety, but confidence is key to overcoming it. Beginner's luck works because confidence is high, but once doubts set in, it leads to second-guessing and failure.