But in what does a speaker's reserve power consist? In a well-founded reliance on his general and particular grasp of his subject; in the quality of being alert and resourceful in thought--particularly in the ability to think while on his feet; and in that self-possession which makes one the captain of all his own forces, bodily and mental.
The first of these elements, adequate preparation, and the last, self-reliance, were discussed fully in the chapters on "Self-Confidence"and "Fluency," so they will be touched only incidentally here; besides, the next chapter will take up specific methods of preparation for publics peaking. Therefore the central theme of this chapter is the second of the elements of reserve power--Thought.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
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