How To Stop Going BLANK In Important Conversations

Ever freeze up when put on the spot? You're not alone.

The issue often isn't a lack of knowledge but a surge of self-doubt and fear of judgment.

Here's the thing: Confidence isn't built overnight. It's about making the unfamiliar familiar. Start engaging more with people who intimidate you. The more you do it, the less scary it becomes.

So, how do you deal with moments of self-doubt?

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[cx-obi]

Imo, lack of confidence is partly down to childhood emotional damages a person receives. Any trauma can be overcome with the right mindset. Vinh is presenting ways to start that journey. Thank you kindly sir!

[maxij]

Face your fear, you don’t stop being scared you just learn to work through it.

[johny]

The biggest one for me was always a lack of knowledge about the topic itself. I experienced this for years and the only thing that helped me was become extremely knowledgable about the subject, lots of study and learning, to the point where you should be able to talk about what you do for hours on end. With that, confidence comes naturally.
Now I'll happily talk to anyone about my work and the processes behind it etc. because I know everything about it down to a t.
Obviously this would vary depending on the job and the type of knowledge you need to acquire and know, maybe it's more general than being specific answers to questions.

[_isaac_muniz_]

Make the unfamiliar familiar. That will stick on my mind. Thanks, Vihn.

[dameanvil]

00:14 🤔 Doubting oneself is common, even when knowing the answer. This doubt often stems from a fear of judgment from others who seem more knowledgeable.
00:28 😨 Going blank is just the surface issue. Fear of judgment from those around you can exacerbate the anxiety. Addressing confidence and caring less about others' opinions is crucial.
00:55 🗣️ Building confidence involves making unfamiliar situations, like speaking to authoritative figures, more familiar. Engage in dialogues with them regularly to reduce anxiety and establish rapport.
01:23 🧠 Remember Mark Twain's quote: "You worry less about what people think about you when you realize how seldom they do." People are often more focused on themselves than judgingyou.

[toliveischrist]

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[ShyamkrishnanNair]

Absolutely! Freezing during presentations is so relatable. I’ve felt that panic too—knowing the answer but getting stuck. It often comes down to confidence and fear of judgment, especially around knowledgeable people. Engaging more with those who seem authoritative has really helped me. And I love that Mark Twain quote!

It reminds us that people are usually focused on themselves. Since joining the Sense of Humor Improvement Program by Habit10x, I’ve learned to approach these moments with a lighter heart. Keep pushing through; you’ve got this!

[birajsharma]

Make the unfamiliar familiar. Courage is a muscle.

[_mitsharma_]

So so so much correct, I did the same to resolve this problem and it worked like knuckle punch with claws

[MeMe-ouin]

This is a very applicable example, thanks!! 🙌🙌

[capitalallocator]

another way to build confidence is to gain experience. once you gain experience you'll never doubt yourself because you've actually put in the work. learned this from hormozi

[fsin-jjkk]

Thank you so much for boosting my confidence

[singsansandra]

Fear of judgment is just my own pain in my head I create with my own thoughts. I don't believe them anymore. 😊

[H_ahh]

Being an Introvert is so painful, i remember once my father told me to tell the waiter for 2 water bottles, i was nervous so i was kinda stuttering and my voice was kinda low as well and i got more nervous, when my dad saw me like this, he just ordered 2 bottles of water himself and then when the waiter left to bring the bottles, dad looked at me and said "how pathetic!" .. As a introvert i know its hard to go with the world, after that day i really promised myself to be an extrovert, NO MATTER WHAT.

[MwesigyeJoel]

I really love your great skills Vinh...So am requesting to know how I can practice my communication skills if am in an place that doesn't have the platform for me

[Mike-xqib]

Saying not to care about what another thinks denies the experience of nearly every human alive... if I'm talking to someone I'm deeply invested in trying to connect with (say a woman I like) then not caring what she thinks is literally impossible.

[Wabey-sabey]

People often think about themself, than others, though we think fhe opposite

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