Acharya Prashant addresses a questioner named Harsh who has a speech impediment and fears public speaking. He begins by asking the audience if they found anything disgraceful in the way Harsh spoke, to which they replied in the negative. He explains that Harsh's fear likely stems from past experiences with the wrong kind of people. He advises Harsh not to speak in front of those who value pronunciation and fluency over the feeling and content of what is being said. The speaker shares that he paid more attention to Harsh's words precisely because Harsh was speaking despite an internal obstacle, which indicates the importance of his message. He asserts that any person with a sound mind would give more respect to someone speaking under such difficulty. He advises Harsh to avoid people who do not show him respect and reminds him that many great historical figures had similar issues, but their excellent work made them immortal. The core advice is to focus on the *what* (the content) rather than the *how* (the delivery). This shift in focus will make the words worth listening to and will also divert attention from the perceived problem of speech delivery. He contrasts this with people who have a polished style but nothing of substance to say, advising Harsh to associate with those who value content. He explains that the problem is largely mental. The things we pay attention to gain significance in our minds. By shifting focus away from the physical act of speaking and onto the depth and truth of the message, the impediment itself will diminish. He shares his own past shyness and inability to speak in front of strangers, explaining that now, because there is something right to say, the words come on their own. He emphasizes that the importance lies in the substance of the speech, not the style.