b"Public speaking is consistently one of the top fears plaguing humanity, but that doesn't mean you can't do it. We talk a bit about our experience with giving speeches and some ways you can improve your own presentation skills.\\nFull show notes\\nThis week\\u2019s episode is sponsored by:\\n\\nBrilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek \\u2014 and if you use this link, you'll also get 20% off your subscription.\\n\\nThings mentioned in this episode:\\n\\nHow to Think Like Sherlock Holmes\\nPeter\\xa0Fonda\\n8 Things to STOP Doing When You Wake Up in the Morning\\n5 Rules for Answering\\xa0ESSAY Questions on Exams\\nHow to Stay Hydrated: Here's Everything You Need to Know\\nJerry Seinfeld\\nComedy Writing Secrets, by Mark Shatz and Mel Helitzer\\nalpha m on YouTube\\nCharisma on Command on YouTube\\nAdam Driver's Ted Talk\\nListen Money Matters\\nToastmasters\\nCaseyNeistat on YouTube\\nBecome a Better Speaker: 9 Essential Public Speaking Skills\\n4 Tips for Crafting Great Speeches and Presentations\\nGood to Great, by\\xa0James C. Collins\\n\\nWant more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page.\\nYou can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter.\\nTimestamps:\\n\\n0:09:10 - Dealing with anxiety and practicing a speech\\n0:19:43 - Remembering your lines and the 2 levels of practicing public speaking\\n0:28:42 - Delivering jokes in your presentations\\n0:32:26 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)\\n0:34:21 -\\xa0Delivering jokes in your presentations (continued)\\n0:39:05 - Preparing your speech and keeping people engaged\\n0:45:17 - Building self-confidence\\xa0\\n0:55:00 - Classes we recommend taking in high school\\n1:11:13 - Outlining and planning speeches\\n1:13:23 - Additional tips and conclusion\\n\\nIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also [le\\n\\nSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info."