I read a long time ago that adults are more afraid of public speaking than death. Now, that sounds crazy, but I think many people would agree that they are terrified of public speaking. This fear limits us in so many areas of our life. I have been guilty myself. This was my biggest roadblock in trying to become an effective instructor.
Fear of public speaking takes certain jobs (like sales) completely off the table. It limits your ability to progress through management levels in a company. And it can seriously limit your opportunities. How amazing would it be if we could teach a 7 year old to overcome this fear before it is even fully developed. Developing the ability to perform in front of an audience could completely change the trajectory of their life. We'll never know for sure, but why not arm them with as much ammunition to succeed at life as possible!
Tournament competition is part of the process of doing this. It will help kids learn to overcome the fear of public speaking and performance. It will teach them the importance of preparation. It will teach them that hard work reaps real tangible results.
Tournament competition is part of the process of doing this. It will help kids learn to overcome the fear of public speaking and performance. It will teach them the importance of preparation. It will teach them that hard work reaps real tangible results.
What an amazing thing to give to a child!
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