Embarrass yourself

One way that you can prepare yourself for going for the things that you really want is to go out and embarrass yourself. Do something completely stupid that would embarrass you. Get used to the feeling of being 'embarrassed'. What you'll soon find is that the thought of being embarrassed is often much worst than when you actually do the act and become embarrassed.

Trip yourself, spill beer on yourself, go do karaoke, take an acting class, make a video doing something stupid and send it to your friends. Often times the thought of embarrassment holds us back from trying the things that we would like to try. Once you break through the barrier and realise that no one really cares about you but you, you'll more likely do things. Get over the fear of public speaking or leading a group. Once in a while fall flat on your face - just so you see its never as bad as you thought it was going to be. And if it is as bad as you thought it was going to be than it will build your tolerance to embarrassment. If you've gone for a TV interview and your fly was open than learn to laugh at yourself. Make fun of yourself and realise from your mistakes (maybe next time you'll check your zipper before going live on air).

Realize that it could happen to anybody and that "these things don't always do you". Enjoy and laugh at yourself and realise that most people might have not even taken the chance to come on TV with the fear that they would mess up (just like you did!). Remember that the next time you go on TV it will become easier if you have already 'messed up' - it couldn't go any worse than last time.