Real Coffee with Scott Adams Episode 3115 - The Scott Adams School 03/16/26
Mar 16, 2026
Joshua Lisec, a nonfiction book ghostwriter and storytelling coach, gives a whiteboard lesson on an easy storytelling framework. He breaks down a six-part template and shows how sensory details scale anecdotes into workshops. He also shares practical public-speaking preparation tips and a simple news filter to decide what deserves your attention.
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Invite Embarrassment To Toughen Your Ego
- Do invite embarrassment intentionally to build immunity and expand options in life.
- Scott Adams recommends purposefully taking small social risks like karaoke or speeches so each mini shame reduces ego-driven anxiety.
Mosquito Swamp TEDx Rehearsal
- Joshua Lisec rehearsed and memorized his 17–18 minute TEDx talk word-for-word to control nerves.
- He practiced alone in a mosquito-infested swamp at night to make the TEDx stage feel comfortable by comparison.
Prepare Physiology To Eliminate Stage Nerves
- Train your physiology to reduce stage anxiety instead of arguing with 'what if' thoughts.
- Joshua rehearsed in uncomfortable physical conditions so a climate-controlled stage produced relief, not panic.