Business By Hormozi #98: Overcome Nervousness in Speaking
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The Power of Silence Before You Speak
Sarah had always been a natural thinker. In meetings, she had the best ideas, but when it came time to speak in front of others, she froze. The thought of being judged, making a mistake, or not sounding perfect made her nervous—so much so that she often avoided speaking up altogether.
One day, a mentor gave her some advice that changed everything:
“If you’re nervous before speaking, don’t say you’re nervous. Just speak. If you do well, then you get away with looking like a pro. If you bomb, people will see that you were nervous anyways. No need to draw attention to it. Also, practice 20 more times.”
The Truth About Nervousness
Almost everyone feels nervous before speaking, even the most experienced speakers. But the difference between those who succeed and those who struggle is how they handle that nervousness.
Here’s the reality:
People don’t care if you’re nervous—they care about what you say and how you say it.
Acknowledging nervousness draws attention to it, making it more noticeable to your audience.
Overcoming that nervousness comes with practice—the more you speak, the more confident you become.
The Power of Just Doing It
Sarah decided to take the advice to heart. The next time she had the chance to speak, she didn’t announce her nerves. She simply started speaking.
She didn’t focus on what others might think—she focused on delivering her message.
She didn’t give in to the pressure to be perfect—she embraced the learning process.
She didn’t apologize for her nervousness—she just kept going.
And you know what? She did well. In fact, the more she spoke, the easier it became.
Conclusion
Nervousness is normal, but it doesn’t need to control you. The next time you’re about to speak, don’t make excuses.
Just speak. And if it doesn’t go perfectly, keep practicing. Because the only way to truly overcome nervousness is to face it head-on, again and again.
Remember, you don’t need to announce your nerves—just speak and let your actions speak louder than your fear.
