When people meet you are you shy? Do you wish that you had said something different or more interesting? There are a lot of situations in everyday life where something could have been improved. If you get hung up on it you will view it as a failure. Failure is a part of everyday life and overcoming it only makes you a better person. Seth Godin summed the fear of failure up in his article about the “lizard brain”. I agree with Seth in the aspect that fear of failure is a reality that everyone faces; however, people must come to terms with it.
When it comes to introductions, especially to people who are important, nerves may be racing. It may help to take some deep breaths and talk slowly, but the main need is to block out your fear. In my mind I have no fear of embarrassment so when I introduce myself I’m friendly and funny. This may also be a downside in business situations, so currently I have been thinking on a more serious introduction format. It is helpful that I already have a good balance with my fears, and understand that a failure often means that there is time to improve.
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