It is normal to feel apprehensive, stressed, or anxious. Every one of us has been there. We’ve all experienced nervousness before a big event, whether it’s a tournament, date, or interview. When people didn’t grasp the world thousands of years ago, the built-in dread of the unknown helped us survive.

This fear reaction was hardwired into our nervous system because we would perish if we were too fearless. We might have attacked a lot more powerful wild animal, or we could have eaten an unknown cuisine and become unwell. When Christopher Maloney auditioned for The X Factor UK in 2012, the 34-year-old suffered stage anxiety on an international scale. He was sweating violently on stage in front of the judges and couldn’t even state his name without stuttering. But the instant he began to sing, his angelic voice captured the hearts of the audience. Maloney performed Bette Midler’s

“The Rose” was chosen as the burial song for his grandpa. He moved in with his grandma Pat to assist her with her care. She was his biggest admirer, and after five years of pleading, she eventually persuaded Maloney to audition. SHARE this incredible performance with everyone you know.