When I purchased my tripod for filming long-form video, it took me over 1 month to open the box.

Due to fear, insecurities, and introversion, I waited a long time to post my first video on social media. This is a huge issue for many people. You may be dealing with it yourself.

Public speaking is the #1 fear, often ranking higher in polls than that the fear of death, spiders, or heights. And there is nothing more public than the internet. Talk about pressure. Everyone is scared of the Judgment Monster.

We all tend be to hypersensitive to our perceived flaws, but over time we can learn to accept them. Your audience isn't focused on that anyway.

As you speak to the camera, imagine you're talking to a friend or just one person who happens to be your customer avatar, not a big crowd. We're never nervous when talking to our friends and family.

Let your passion for your subject matter and message carry you to victory, for it is contagious and will resonate with your soon-to-be fans.

The worst thing you can do is pretend to be someone you're not. Viewers can spot a phony. Folks prefer the authentic version of you.

I tell clients they can either be second-class versions of someone else or first-class versions of themselves. People buy coaches, not coaching. Your vibe attracts your tribe.

The first few videos are the toughest. As you film more, it gets easier. You just have to get over the initial hump by powering through the anxiety. If I can do it, so can you. Filming unpublished practice videos helps.

I am here to tell you that no matter what you look or sound like, you have a strong, unique message to share with the world. If you build it, they will come. Don't let stage fright and self-doubt rob the world of your gifts and expertise.

Another key aspect of camera confidence is dealing with haters. Whenever you put your views and ideas out in the world, you will draw nasty naysayers. Be ready for this. Don't be unnerved. You can only avoid this by being and doing nothing which won't make your dreams reality.

Never fixate on the bad things bored, malicious people say about you, but judge yourself on how many people pay you. If the latter is going great, ignore the former. Obviously, address legitimate concerns and complaints.

Author Matthew Stevenson once said, "You will never be criticized by someone doing more than you. You will be criticized by someone doing less." Haters are driven by jealousy, envy, cynicism, pessimism, narcissism, etc.