In The Face of Fear by Jack Canfield, the author tells the story of how the author went on a spiritual journey to help overcome the fear of speaking in public. We all have never encountered such profound fear and anxiety in modern times as we're currently in; this book provides an antidote to the paralyzing effect that such fear can have. It's not easy to face our fears head-on - even with the knowledge of the likely results - but Mr. Canfield managed to overcome his fears and was able to share the story of his spiritual and personal transformation with anyone who'd listen. In addition to being an inspiring and inspirational text, this book is also very readable and contains many memorable sayings from Jack Canfield. This collection of short stories is truly a must-read for anyone who's ever had to deal with public speaking fear.
In The Face of Fear, Jack Canfield provides some simple tips for overcoming the fear of public speaking. Most of us probably think of this book as a "how-to" manual on overcoming the fear of speaking in public. That's certainly one aspect of it, but the stories behind each of the tips are just as important. Mr. Canfield shares stories about how he overcame his fear of public speaking, as well as the advice he used to help him overcome that fear. Although he doesn't provide specific answers to each problem he addresses in this book, Canfield's style of humor and gentle storytelling makes the reader feel like they're not alone in their struggles. And if you've ever felt like your speaking skills need a boost, then this book can provide it.
When reading Jack Canfield's account of his personal and professional experiences, the reader may find that some of the things he says are familiar, but that doesn't mean that the experience has necessarily been the same for others. Indeed, everyone's fear of public speaking is unique, so the advice given isn't necessarily universal. What works for one person may not be the right advice for another. The beauty of this writing is that the author encourages you to really listen to yourself in the mirror. He encourages you to discover what's holding you back and to overcome that fear.
In this engaging book, the tips cover all sorts of topics, including everything from how to deal with social anxiety to developing an assertive voice. The book talks about different types of fear, from fear of death to fear of public speaking. It's also chocked full of practical advice, such as getting out of the house on a regular basis. All these things can be applied immediately. Once you're able to get through a given fear, more challenges will come your way.
As an example, one of the quick tips you'll receive from this guide is to "just do it." That's right; Don't procrastinate! If you're afraid of speaking in public, don't sit around and plan what you're going to say. Take action and start talking.
Once you're able to see your fears objectively, you'll be more likely to overcome them. The positive feelings you'll experience as a result of overcoming your face fear will be worth the process. You'll gain confidence and peace of mind that you'll never want to give up. After you're free of your face fear, you'll be better able to appreciate life and all it has to offer.