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Failed first attempt to prove up on the EA

JTM

JTM

"Just in case"
Premium Member
if you can do it with your teacher and not with a group of people, you have another problem besides "the work." fix that problem and proving your work will not be a problem.
 
dfreybur

dfreybur

Premium Member
SeattleMason0613 said:
Not a fear of public speaking but a fear of failing...
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Ah. You already did that step. What happened? You worried and you returned to working with your candidates coach. No condemnation. Understand that you have now paid your dues on your own fear. One less thing to worry about. Keep plugging my brother.
 
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Jason S

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I used to get nervous speaking in front of people until a PM told me to try running thru the catechism while standing in front of a mirror.


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Benjamin Baxter

Benjamin Baxter

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These brothers are right. The best tip and hardest to learn was to slow down, at least for me. I slow down until it sounds funny to me. I pronounce my words better andnIt projects better at that speed. I have been told that it sounds better when I do this, even though it sounds funny slow to me.
 
Chillimaru

Chillimaru

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Speaking in public has always been my aquillies heal, don't know if I spelt that right or not lol, but my time as a Mason , I have conquered that, and it was from turning my work in, now I am giving the charge in all 3 Degrees and its not a problem any more, just another way Masonry has been a plus in my life!!!


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ericmps

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Just remember that everyone in your lodge doesn't wants you to do well and doesn't wish anything ill upon you. Just focus on the questions and your answers and do your best to keep the audience in the periphery of your thoughts. Good luck, brother!


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j_gimpy

j_gimpy

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SeattleMason0613 said:
Thanks brothers I have since proved up and am doing my 2nd degree tonight


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That's great, Brother! Congratulations!! I know how stressful it can be. I'm fretting on proving up on my MM proficiency. If I may ask, what Lodge are you a member of?



Master Mason
Phoenix Lodge #154
Sumner, Washington
 
rebis

rebis

Premium Member
part on the square said:
In my lodge before the brother even stands his proficiency we examine him in a laid back setting with three other Master Masons. Everyone gets nervous in front a large group of people. So by us giving him a trial run with three Master Masons he is calm and can concentrate on his work and we know that he is ready. Then when he stands his proficiency we already know he knows his work and if he makes mistakes we know he was just nervous.


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Ditto


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