Confidence Quote by Eddie Izzard
““I did it on a wing and a prayer, and even though I didn’t have enough confidence to do the show, I had a theory; if I assume I have the confidence, I’ll tell everyone I’m doing it, and then people will come and we’ll actually do it. Once we’ve done it, I’ll have the confidence to do it again. It was some sort of weird positive-thinking confidence mantra because I had to get there.””
About This Quote
Source Stand‑up Comedy: Eddie Izzard Live, 2011
Acting as if you already have confidence can create a self‑fulfilling belief that draws support and success.
In simple terms: Pretend confidence can become real confidence.
Key Takeaway
Adopt a confident mindset to attract opportunities.
Themes
confidence
self‑fulfilling
action
Mood
motivational
humorous
Type
comedian
inspirational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- entrepreneurship
- performance anxiety
- goal setting
Key Concepts
behavioral psychology
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you sustain confidence after the initial boost?
- What risks arise from over‑reliance on self‑deception?
A Different Perspective
If confidence is faked, it may crumble under pressure.
