Anxiety Quote by Dick Cavett
“Every writer knows that unless you were born gifted with either supreme confidence or outsize ego, handing in your work holds, in some cases, admitted terror. If that's too strong, at least fairly high anxiety.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Dick Cavett Show, 1970s
Submitting work can trigger intense fear or anxiety unless one possesses strong confidence or a large ego.
In simple terms: Submitting work can be terrifying without confidence.
Key Takeaway
Build confidence before sharing work.
Themes
anxiety
confidence
creativity
Mood
nervous
reflective
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- job applications
- publishing manuscripts
- pitching ideas
- performing publicly
Key Concepts
self‑esteem
risk
perfectionism
Questions to Reflect On
- What confidence‑building habits help you submit work?
- How do you balance ego and humility?
A Different Perspective
Even with confidence, fear of rejection can persist.
