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Our brains, for all their wonders, identify the following four things as being very bad for survival:Scott Berkun's new book, Confessions of a Public SpeakerIn the long history of all living things, any situation where all the above were true was very bad for you. It means odds are high you will soon be attacked and eaten alive. Many predators hunt in packs and their easiest prey are those who stand alone, without a weapon, out on a flat area of land where there is little cover (e.g. a stage). Our ancestors, the ones who survived, were the ones who developed a fear response to these situations.
- Standing alone
- In open territory with no place to hide
- Without a weapon
- In front of a large crowd of creatures staring at you
, explains why, how, and what goes on before and after a great speech. I personally HATE speaking in front of groups of people, but in many circumstances, and professions it's a requirement. In fact, in many cases, good public speakers can make a good income speaking in front of groups about various topics. Think about Al Gore, previous presidents, motivational speakers, etc. Many people can make a living off this, and Scott explains how they're able to pull it off.
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