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THINK LIKE A CHAMPION
and public speaking was just a part of that. I also thought about
the people who would be in the audience instead of my own per-
formance. That perspective frees you up from nervousness to allow
you to focus on and know your audience.
Save yourself from some unnecessary learning experiences and
realize that life is a performance art. Understand that as a per-
former, you have a responsibility to your audience to perform to
the best of your ability. You also have to have the goods to hold
your audience, no matter what the size may be. Performers pre-
pare for every performance. That’s showmanship, and that’s life.
Prepare yourself every day. Learn, know, and show. It’s a proven
formula. Put it to use starting today.

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