Swimmer963 comments on Ability to react - Less Wrong

73 Post author: Swimmer963 18 February 2011 07:19PM

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Comment author: Swimmer963 18 February 2011 11:03:08PM 2 points [-]

Very true. I've known a few people who enjoy that adrenaline-buzz and will actively seek it out. And even though I hate the physiological side of nervousness normally, it can be exhilarating when I feel confident and in control. That confidence takes a while to attain, though.

Comment author: CronoDAS 19 February 2011 01:47:23AM *  2 points [-]

Very true. I've known a few people who enjoy that adrenaline-buzz and will actively seek it out.

I think I'm one of those. I love being in front of an audience. I do get the physiological symptoms of stage fright once in a while, but I interpret it as an exciting situation, not a scary one.