What is the safest activity in the world? — Frances Cahill
Is death really the preferred option?
“According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.”
― Jerry Seinfeld
Is this true for you?
Research
I have been researching the dangers of public speaking on your behalf, prompted by the usual reaction to someone being asked to speak.
I’ll just die!
After many years, I can confidently state that never in recorded history has ‘Public Speaking’ been registered as a cause of death!
Never!
I know you are thinking but when I start to panic — my heart rate goes up and my breathing starts to become laboured!
True! But if you die — it will be from a heart attack or high blood pressure, aneurysm blowing — all the other stark realities of terror.
