Do you know where confidence comes from?

Experiencing success - repeatedly.

Let’s see if this also happens to you:

When you watch a good movie, you immerse yourself in the story so much that it almost blends with reality.
You experience emotions as if you were one of the characters on the screen.

Right?

In movies, these moments come as surprises. After all - that’s the point, isn't it?
Nobody is watching a movie knowing: “Oh I’ll feel really sad at minute 35, happy at minute 50 and confused at minute 55.”

But before your presentation - you don’t want any emotional surprises.

You'll Want to Trick Your Brain Into Feeling Confident

How? By WATCHING OTHER PEOPLE EXPERIENCE SUCCESS. On Video.

Don’t worry. You don’t need to record the video yourself. YouTube is full of them!

“Top career highlights” for athletes work great.

My favorite is "Top 10 Jaromir Jagr Career Goals." 10 successes of my all-time hockey player packed into 3 minutes accompanied by upbeat music.

I would never believe how big a difference this can make - but now I watch it before every presentation I give. And the impact on my confidence is HUGE.

It’s OK if you’re not a hockey fan. Other sports or fields of expertise work well too!

Search YouTube, find a couple of videos that make you feel confident - and add them to a playlist.

You will take control of your emotional state when it’s most important - at the beginning of your presentation.

With increased confidence, you will be more relaxed - and words will come to you more easily. You will be more convincing, and people will pay more attention to you.

Still having doubts? Don’t take my word for it.

Give it a try before your next presentation!

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What videos make you feel good and/or more confident?