In today's episode, I share advice about performance from two influential thinkers: Malcolm Gladwell and Tim Ferris. Each has their own approach for dealing with nervousness and anxiety but both are related to the classic philosophy of stoicism. You can take these concepts from the studio to the stage and enhance your overall performance while reducing nerves.
Resources:
Malcolm Gladwell on Ariana Huffington's Thrive podcast
Tim Ferris TED talk
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