The Nerves of Presenting: My tips

Anyone that says “I don’t get nervous” is lying. Everyone gets nervous, it’s a part of what makes us human. We get nervous because we are jumping into the unknown. We get nervous because we have something to fear, and if we have something to fear that means we are smart. A man that fears … Continue reading The Nerves of Presenting: My tips

To try again

To try again takes more than just determination, it also takes courage. If you’ve fallen over, you’ve probably heard the laughter. Some sit down and laugh as you struggle to climb. Passive viewers who get entertainment out of others’ failing. But those that do not try are doomed to stay where they are. If you’ve … Continue reading To try again

Always assume the person you are giving instructions to is an idiot

If you assume something, you’ve already made a mistake. In the case of instructions, you should always assume the person you are speaking to is an idiot.  You need to be as specific as possible. It’s fine to tell someone that they have 1 week to work on something, but what you really meant was … Continue reading Always assume the person you are giving instructions to is an idiot

In Regards to Social Anxiety

It feels like your every action is being judged. It feels like everything you do is constantly being talked about by those who know you. One perfectly normal thing seems like a mistake and you can’t stop thinking about it. You think that you’re being laughed at in secret. You think that everyone is watching … Continue reading In Regards to Social Anxiety

A Journey Down Embarrassment Lane

Probably 99% of people are embarrassed by events in their past. I’m no different. There are events that I regret and wished I handled better. I wish I was smarter and acted differently, but maybe things would be different if I had. But embarrassment doesn’t just come from how we act, because people are also … Continue reading A Journey Down Embarrassment Lane