[jrochkind1]

> It’s not always been this way. When I was a kid at school I felt none of the fear of public speaking that others talked about. I enjoyed being on stage, and with my loud voice and plenty of confidence, I felt good about being there. That continued to be true once I entered the world of work, and my comfort on-stage did much to boost my career. But over time, this changed.

I am very curious about this dynamic, and why it changed.

[throwawayboise]

Young people, especially young men, tend to be fearless in general, at least compared to older people.

[tim333]

It sounds like a mindset thing that could maybe be changed. Perhaps at school he thought it a fun game and then as an adult worried too much about it. Wonder if he could psych himself back to a fun game mindset?

[panzagl]

For many people increased anxiety in general is part of the aging process.

[willhslade]

Citation?

[ramphastidae]

It may be because when we are younger, we are more ignorant, and ignorance is bliss.