Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Visualization
While I was reading Chapter 2 I thought that the concept of visualization was really interesting. I have always used visualization whenever I play sports. I use it, for example, when I am shooting freethrows: I imagine the shot going in, just over the rim, and then the audience applauding for me. Or in soccer, I play out (in my head) performing a move successfully right before I actually do it. But, I thought it was really interesting that I could use the visualization technique while making speeches as well. In the book, it describes the visualization steps I should go through in order to "control my feelings" and so that I don't get too nervous. I was actually kind of excited when I saw the visualization technique because I already know how to use it. Hopefully imagining or visualizaing myself "walking to the front of the room, presenting, listening to my applause, and answering their questions" will help me successfully perform when in front of a real crowd!
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Hi, Marisa, this is Pat or Patty-G if you want. Yes, I do play basketball a lot. It is my number one favorite hobby. I play a lot and i also keep track of the global state of the game. USA USA!! Anyways, i could also relate to the topic of visualization because in order to conquer my fears of being on the basketball court performing i had to picture myself doing the right things. I would always see myself handling the rock, dropping the shot, or getting that massive block or steal just like dwyane wade or kobe. I found more times then not, i would perform better than i had originally thought or experienced random positive situations. I believe that the way you see yourself is the way you are. If you see yourself as an awesome basketball player, you're right and if you see yourself as a bad player, then you're also right. Visualization will be an important part of presenting and especially conquering fears you may have on the speaking. Hey, while we're on the subject, how about next time i see you, we can have a formal introduction and maybe we can play some ball.
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