1728: How to Be the Best Public Speaker On the Planet by James Altucher on Authentic Storytelling

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1728: James Altucher shares unconventional yet powerful strategies to become a world-class public speaker, focusing on authenticity, storytelling, and audience connection over rehearsed perfection. His personal anecdotes and candid insights reveal how embracing vulnerability can turn anxiety into a superpower on stage. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/how-to-be-the-best-public-speaker-on-the-planet/ Quotes to ponder: "People will only remember one or two things. So make it your story. Make it something they’ve never heard before." "Vulnerability is what makes a speaker great. Not ‘confidence.’ Confidence without vulnerability is arrogance." "The audience wants to be entertained, inspired, and educated. In that order." Episode references: Dale Carnegie’s “The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking”: https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Easy-Way-Effective-Speaking/dp/0671724002 The Moth: https://themoth.org/ Chris Anderson’s “TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking”: https://www.amazon.com/TED-Talks-Official-Public-Speaking/dp/1328710289 Toastmasters International: https://www.toastmasters.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices