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How to confidently present oneself in front of others? || Acharya Prashant (2018)
Acharya Prashant
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7 years ago
Confidence
Public Speaking
Giving
Self-Nature
Nervousness
Integrity
Approval
Value Addition
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the issue of nervousness and lack of confidence when speaking in front of an audience. He explains that hesitation and fear arise when one approaches an audience with the intention of receiving, borrowing, or stealing, such as seeking approval, marks, or success. He contrasts this with the act of giving, noting that when a person intends to help or offer something valuable, they naturally gain boldness and courage. He asserts that if a speaker feels nervous, it indicates they are standing before others with a "begging bowl" or are wasting people's time with nothing worthwhile to say. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that deep within every individual sits a judge who recognizes injustice; when one acts against their true nature by being deceptive or unproductive, this internal judge imposes the punishment of nervousness. To live and speak with quiet, unshakable confidence, one must align with their deep nature, which is to be rightful and giving. He concludes that when a speaker is focused on adding value and sharing truth, even hostility from the audience cannot shake their inner sureness.