Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety: Lessons from David Blaine

What is David Blaine's primary area of expertise?

• Singing

• Public speaking

• Magic

• Acting

What was unique about David Blaine's TED Talk?

• He danced on stage

• He sang a song

• He spoke without using magic

• He performed magic tricks

How long did David Blaine avoid doing the TED Talk?

• 20 years

• 17 years

• 10 years

• 5 years

What is a common trait among successful speakers according to the transcript?

• They are naturally talented

• They rely on improvisation

• They practice extensively

• They never get nervous

What did David Blaine do to understand his fear of public speaking?

• He ignored it

• He read books on public speaking

• He practiced magic more

• He avoided public speaking

According to David Blaine, why are we afraid of public speaking?

• Fear of the unknown

• Fear of technology

• Fear of success

• Fear of being hunted

What mindset helped the narrator feel less nervous about speaking?

• It's a life-changing event

• It's just practice

• It's a competition

• It's a performance

What does the narrator disagree with regarding Blaine's view on public speaking fear?

• Fear of public opinion

• Fear of being hunted

• Fear of failure

• Fear of embarrassment

What is the key takeaway about celebrity speakers?

• They rely on their fame

• They practice and find a mindset to reduce anxiety

• They are different from us

• They never get nervous

What does the narrator offer at the end of the video?

• A personal coaching session

• A book on public speaking

• A PDF with tips on public speaking

• A free magic show