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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

To manage anxiety before speaking, greet it, reframe it as a conversation, and stay present in the moment.

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Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

12/05/14

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Re-framing the speaking situation as a conversation rather than a performance can reduce anxiety.

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Bringing yourself into the present moment can help reduce nervousness before speaking.

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Greeting your anxiety and acknowledging it can help prevent it from spiraling out of control.

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Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Managing anxiety is essential for effective communication, as 85% of people report feeling nervous when speaking in public.

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Joel Pearson

06/24/24

@ Rich Roll

We can reframe our relationship with uncertainty as something to surf rather than fear, and utilize techniques like breathing exercises and physical activity to manage anxiety.

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Naval Ravikant

10/16/20

@ Tim Ferriss

Anxiety is a natural part of being human, but learning to manage it can lead to greater effectiveness and success.

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Naval Ravikant

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

Reflecting on your anxiety can help you identify its causes, allowing you to address and resolve underlying issues.

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Dr. Ethan Kross

11/25/24

@ Andrew Huberman

When I experience chatter, I use a technique called mental time travel to ask myself how I will feel about a situation tomorrow or next week, which helps reduce the intensity of my worries.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

I've learned to stop and ask myself why I feel anxious or stressed, which has been transformative for managing my emotions.