TRAP 12: “GETTING SICK OF YOUR DAMN SELF“ YOU: Now that I’ve memorized my story, I am SICK and TIRED of it. Of myself, in fact. I’m afraid I’m indulgent, Read more…
TRAP 11: FEAR OF FORGETTING YOU: “Ok, I’ll try to memorize my script, I’m so afraid I’ll forget my lines on stage.” ME: “People will forget what you said. People will Read more…
Trap 10: “WINGIN’ IT” YOU: “I don’t really believe in memorizing and rehearsing. If I “over-rehearse” I’ll sound like a robot delivering lines, instead of a real human being… I’m Read more…
TRAP 9: YOU’RE STILL THE SAME YOU: Telling a story where nothing changes from the beginning to the end. ME: “You’re going to tell this story a lot of times. Some Read more…
TRAP 8: TMI TERROR YOU: “Am I really going to tell this story, in public? This is way too personal and vulnerable. Overshare! Not possible!” ME: “People like us for Read more…
TRAP 7: “KITCHEN SINK-ING” YOU: “I have TOO MUCH to say! I can’t seem to fit everything I want to say in the time I have. People need to understand Read more…
TRAP 6: “COMPARE AND CONTRAST“ YOU: “I feel a bit out of place here, being a professional comedian/speaker/actor (or other kind of professional). It’s not that I’m… better than you Read more…
TRAP 5: “COMPARE AND COMPLAIN“ YOU: (SECRETLY, INSIDE) “Maria is so good. Can I even compete with her brilliance/humor/presence? (I can’t.)” ME: “It’s so difficult for us to see our own Read more…
TRAP 4: “AUTHORITY FIGURE ISSUES” YOU: “I don’t like how you’re leading this workshop. I quit. (And I know it’s non-refundable, but can I have my money back?)” ME: “You may Read more…
TRAP 3: “LIFE IS SUDDENLY AMAZING“ YOU: “I suddenly realize I don’t really have time for this creative stuff. I’ve suddenly got SO much on my plate, and it’s really… Read more…