One of the main reasons most of the people I work with are reluctant to speak in front of others is that they’re afraid of messing up -- saying the wrong thing, having their accent fumble their words, or thinking in a different language and drawing a blank when they have to speak in English.

At its core, this fear stems from a worry of what other people will think of them if they mess up -- that they're stupid, slow, uneducated, or not good enough. 

But the problem when we care too much about what others think of us is that it holds us back from having great conversations, forging meaningful relationships, and expanding our knowledge. 

I believe not caring what others think of you is such an important skill for everyone to have. And this episode focuses on equipping you with tools to be able to do just that. 

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