We're generally overconfident in our opinions and our impressions and judgments. — Daniel Kahneman Copy Share Image
We are busy surviving, herding, fixating on what just happened, and being overconfident! — Joel Greenblatt Copy Share Image
Political columnists and sports pundits are rewarded for being overconfident. — Daniel Kahneman Copy Share Image
“Because we humans are so fond of our judgment, and so overconfident in it, many of us, if not most, will be… — Andrew McAfee Copy Share Image
Almost everyone's instinct is to be overconfident and read way too much into a hot or cold streak. — Nate Silver Copy Share Image
I come from an overly confident place. But I'm overconfident because of feelings of inferiority. — Bette Midler Copy Share Image
Most people are overconfident about their own abilities. That is probably a good thing. But we would be horrified if a physician's… — Andrew Lo Copy Share Image
“Just as the Hare was overconfident in its speed, so the developers are overconfident in their ability to remain productive.” — Robert C. Martin Copy Share Image
“Some people hate people who are overconfident, only because their overconfidence reminds them of their underconfidence.” — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
I think the people who've been the most overconfident in our business in the last decade have been the people that called… — Richard Thaler Copy Share Image
Early in my career I was accused of being overconfident and even cocky, but I really was confident that I had done… — Alberto Salazar Copy Share Image
Even I make mistakes." I put on my brash, overconfident face. "I know it's hard to believe—kind of surprises me myself—but I… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“The bat-and-ball problem is our first encounter with an observation that will be a recurrent theme of this book: many people are… — Daniel Kahneman Copy Share Image
If you do not know where your competitor is, or overconfident and snobbish about your competitor, or are unable to comprehend how… — Jack Ma Copy Share Image
I'm unapologetic not because I'm strong-willed or overconfident, I'm unapologetic because this is it; this is my life. There is nothing I… — Jean Seberg Copy Share Image
Given that level of responsibility with your 25-year old or 35-year-old chef, it's just quite nice to see how they handled that… — Gordon Ramsay Copy Share Image
Most people in our field are very overconfident, so you always believe you can do more than you can. But the fear… — Travis Pastrana Copy Share Image
I think I have let ego get in the way sometimes - the pendulum swung pretty strongly. I was maybe a little… — Stephanie McMahon Copy Share Image
I was the one that in a very overconfident immigrant way thought I knew exactly how to raise my kids. My husband… — Amy Chua Copy Share Image
“He always said the best chance for a hands-on killer to leave a clue was at the last moment of contact, when… — James R. Benn Copy Share Image
We live in a world of self-deprecation, and while it’s healthy to make fun of ourselves from time to time, it bothers… — Lea Michele Copy Share Image
Does everyone feel this way? When I was young, I was perpetually overconfident or insecure. Either I felt completely useless, unattractive, and… — Bernhard Schlink Copy Share Image
“Christian may have entered the Valley of Humiliation overconfident and puffed up with false pride, but he departs with humble reliance on… — John Bunyan Copy Share Image
I really don't (stay calm) all the time. I just try to. Part of not just racing but in life, I try… — Matt Kenseth Copy Share Image
Adolescents may be, almost simultaneously, overconfident and riddled with fear. They are afraid of their overpowering feelings, oflosing control, of helplessness, of… — Stella Chess Copy Share Image
“Speaking as one of your minions,” Larry called from the back seat, “are you sure you’re not the one who’s overconfident?” Jean-Claude… — Laurell K. Hamilton Copy Share Image
“Who would appreciate such candor? No one. None of us really likes honesty. We prefer deception –but only when it is unabashedly… — William Bonner Copy Share Image
“Remember not to be overconfident in your assessments, as it’s possible you are wrong.” — Ray Dalio Copy Share Image
The nerves are good... they keep you on point and they keep you not getting overconfident. — Myles Jury Copy Share Image
Dictators fall when they're overconfident; they stay in power when they're paranoid. — Masha Gessen Copy Share Image
