During my public speaker training, I learned it is inevitable that I will sometimes misspeak, stumble over my words, or make some sort of mistake. This prospect used to terrify me, and it was one of the reasons I avoided speaking so avidly. But what I realized was that it did not seem to matter when I made a mistake, if I applied the principle described in this section. I discovered I could mispronounce a word and even say something that did not quite make sense as long as I finished the statement with a tone of conviction, authority, and confidence.
During my public speaking training, I learned that making mistakes is a natural part of communication. Initially, the idea of stumbling over words or misspeaking frightened me, which is why I often shied away from speaking opportunities. However, I came to understand that the impact of such errors diminished when I embraced a key principle: delivering my message with conviction and confidence.
This realization allowed me to let go of the fear of imperfection. Even if I mispronounced a word or expressed myself unclearly, I found that finishing my statements assertively helped maintain my credibility and engaged the audience effectively. This shift in perspective has empowered me to speak freely, regardless of the occasional slip-up.
