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convince them in 90 seconds or less
strangers. You say you like to dance and want to help
people: Then take salsa lessons and find somewhere to
volunteer. If you want results and you’re determined,
prove it!”
Nine days later, Mario e-mailed me. “I looked for a
dance studio in my area but most of them are for cheer-
leaders. But I didn’t give up. A local theater is having
auditions for the Rocky Horror Show. I’m sure they need
Conquering Last-Minute
Butterflies and First-Minute Jitters
Move
Fortunately your mind and body are all part of
the same system. You can’t feel shy with your
hands in your back pockets, you can’t feel nervous
while jumping in the air with your arms and legs
spread wide apart. Just before you go on, find a
private place (the bathroom will do) and shake
out your body.
At-the-Podium Anxiety
Find a friendly face. They’re always out there, the
“nodders.” God bless them, nodding away, agreeing
with you and smiling. They usually make up about
5 percent of the audience. Find three or four and
keep coming back to them for comfort.
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