Why Everyone Is Not Staring at You
This episode explores the spotlight effect and why we wildly overestimate how much other people notice our mistakes, flaws, and nerves. It also shows how sound, focus statements, and a simple pre-event routine can help shift attention away from self-consciousness and into confident action.
Show Notes
Tom Gilovich On the Spotlight Effect: https://www.socialsciencespace.com/2026/05/tom-gilovich-on-the-spotlight-effect/
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