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To: ansel12

I was very shy as a youngster. I would NEVER do what this young man did. But this is something that should certainly be encouraged. Schools (& parents) should be encouraging it.


4 posted on 10/18/2025 6:11:46 AM PDT by Twotone ( What's the difference between a politician & a flying pig? The letter "F.")
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To: Twotone
I was very shy as a youngster. I would NEVER do what this young man did. But this is something that should certainly be encouraged. Schools (& parents) should be encouraging it.

I as well. I found that forced public speaking, starting in school, doing presentations, helped a lot. I even took a public speaking class in college. The teacher gave us simple rules about preparation, and said basically - its ALL just regular practice and becoming comfortable with speaking - overcoming one's fear through using a simple format, preparation and constant practice / repetition.

I've since spoken at industry conferences and such, in front of hundreds of people. I don't know if I could do what someone like Charlie Kirk did, ie) ad hoc, extemporaneous debate in front of thousands, but I suppose with some practice, even that is possible.

19 posted on 10/18/2025 6:53:53 AM PDT by PGR88
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