【Repost】Oratory is just as important as skills

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I tried the method below for a while right after graduating, and it worked pretty well. 30-Day Public Speaking Training Plan: Goal – to develop the courage to speak, to speak at the loudest volume, and to deliver speeches smoothly. Self-motivation pledge: I must speak bravely, I must speak loudly, I must deliver my speech fluently. Target completion time: 30 days. I. Positive mindset training (20 points) 1. Self-suggestion: Repeat silently 10 times every morning, “I must speak bravely, I must speak loudly, I must give a smooth presentation.” I can definitely do it! Today must be a day of happiness and joy! ”(I also use self-suggestion on a regular basis, repeating it silently or in writing at least 10 times.) ) (10 points) 2. Imaginative training: Spend at least 5 minutes imagining yourself giving a successful speech in a public setting, and imagining that you are successful. (5 points) 3. Practice smiling in front of a mirror for at least 5 minutes, showing your gestures and facial expressions. (5 points) II. Oratory Training (60 points) (I) At least 10 minutes of deep breathing exercises per day. (10 points) (II) Seize every opportunity to speak in order to improve your oratory skills. (50 points) 1. Consciously exchange ideas with at least 5 people every day. (10 points) 2. Read aloud or speak out loud for at least 5 minutes every day. (10 points) 3. Train yourself to give a “three-minute speech” or a “three-minute silent presentation” once a day. (10 points) 4. Tell a story or narrate an entire event to your family members and colleagues at least once a day. (10 points) 5. Pay attention to some speaking techniques. (10 points) A. Before speaking, take a deep breath to calm yourself down, smile, make eye contact, and then start speaking. B. Speak the first sentence bravely, speak louder, slower, use short sentences, and don’t interrupt in the middle of a sentence. C. When you feel stuck and tense, stop, take a deep breath consciously, and then speak as you exhale. D. If performance is poor, comfort oneself: “Why did I get nervous again just now?” It’s okay, keep speaking steadily” ； At the same time, overcome fear with confidence in both feelings and actions. E. When feeling stressed, one can do relaxation exercises*, take deep breaths, or try to clench the fists tightly before releasing them quickly, repeating this 10 times in a row. III. Supplementary Exercises (20 points) 1. Spend at least 20 minutes per day reading motivational or public speaking books to cultivate a positive mindset and learn some techniques. (4 points) 2. Laugh out loud 10 times a day, face life optimistically, and relax. (4 points) 3. Train oneself to accept the gaze of others, thereby fostering confidence and observation skills. (4 points) 4. Develop the habit of smiling – smile brightly and sincerely to enhance your approachability. (4 points) 5. Learn to conduct self-reflection, summarize one’s gains and losses each day, and write down insights and experiences. Every week, a comprehensive review of achievements and shortcomings should be conducted, and goals for the following week should be set. (4 points)