Nervous vs. Excited

Your body responds to nerves and excitement the same way. But you can learn to interpret it differently. Train your mind to perform under pressure by shifting your narrative. #SimonSays

[nitishgautam]

Here my personal experience - i tried various emotions to do particular work.
1. Anger, fear - works temporary but fails
2. Happy and peace - works fine.
3. Excitement - unexpectedly performed best because it made me motivated, complete task in time limit ... It felt like game, when you are excited everything seems simple and easy .

[AlanPerkins]

For me, the difference between nervous and excited is preparation. I'm nervous if I haven't prepared enough (or been prepared by life experiences) and excited if I have.

[foundationsofgrowth]

This is a fantastic re-frame! Growth is always at the edge of our comfort zone, where fear/excitement are high. THanks so much for this message. I'm showing this video to my teenage students.

[frannycamper]

The way you word things is everything --I used to work in a factory, gluing styrofoam together repetitively for 8 hours. When people asked what I did for work, I told them that I work in a packing firm. When they inquired, I would say lots of hands on activity and change the subject. I used to build castles and play live Tetris with the extra pieces on my break to make people laugh, and sing songs about styrofoam skyscrapers. I did not like that job but the little things made it better.

"It's not an alarm clock, it's an opportunity clock."

[dr.madhulikagupta]

Yeah it works.. i said this to myself few months back before entering the operation theatre. I could have said i am nervous but i knew i am excited because this is something that will boost my confidence, made me optimistic about my surgery.

[siddharameshmudhol]

Simon sinek I am your biggest fan. You Inspire me to think differently everyday, every moment. I want to become a leader just like you defined and build a better and beautiful world.
Thank You so much!!!

[traceyoconnor-marriagecele]

Great reframe... Simon Sinek you make a lot of sense... thank you for sharing your wisdom with the world xx

[ih]

I'm feeling the exact same thing, i typed : "excited before doing something", and when u fixed that mindset for me, i just felt waaaay better bcz i thought i was nervous, thank you

[phuonglego]

OMG you saved my day Simon. Thank you so much. I'm now excited!

[Litehousenation]

I have an interview for Tuesday, Dec 4th and I have been nervous because it is for a Supervisor in a different department. Now I’m excited because I have an interview for a supervisor position in a different department. Thx Simon for helping change the narrative and my perspective

[dreamers_]

I’m working on living in the moment. This is a great exercise to help. Thank you!

[frankasfavorites]

Yeah that´s exatly the feeling I am looking for all the time! Because when you are excited it means you step out of your comfort zone - and only that makes you grow. And that really excites me to push foward. I was so excited to do a livestream on my channel and after the first time that I did it it gives me such a unique feeling. When you do something for the first time you feel so young and energised! Wow I love that. And by the way I never say nervous😂! Thank you for the video! I love your positive energy! Best wishes from germany😉

[believejesusislord]

Thanks Simon! Absolutely awesome! God Bless!

[lithiumlegend]

Very powerful I'm working on my narrative myself. I'm working towards an electrical apprenticeship and lately I've been extremely EXCITED lol

[MaryannHrichakSFO]

LOVE the reframe, Simon, thank you!!

[sarahogle]

You are brilliant! Thank you for opening things up for me! It really helped!

[ineelove]

I love this 😍 now I’m always excited 😆 ❤️🙏

[vibhavinod]

I've now started working on my narrative, ...This is exciting!!!

[JihadHajjab]

Thank you very much Mr. Sinek, you have no idea how inspirational you are. I'm from Algeria and I use your lectures and videos in teaching my lessons of English and "Public Speaking Skills". Your effort is great. I pray for you.

[frannycamper]

This will help me with my stage fright. Thx Simon.