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Doubt Quote by Grayson Perry

“If youre sure that everything youre going to do is going to be good, then whats the point? I used to think of it as just crippling self-doubt. Now I kind of see it as a sign that Im teetering on the edge of something new. Or troubling.” quote by Grayson Perry
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“If youre sure that everything youre going to do is going to be good, then whats the point? I used to think of it as just crippling self-doubt. Now I kind of see it as a sign that Im teetering on the edge of something new. Or troubling.”

Grayson Perry

About This Quote

Source Interview: Art and identity, 2020

Self‑doubt signals being on the brink of new, possibly unsettling, experiences.

In simple terms: Doubt can indicate approaching change.

Key Takeaway

Use doubt as a cue for growth.

Themes

self‑doubt growth uncertainty

Mood

introspective motivated

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career change
  • creative projects
  • personal development

Key Concepts

psychology risk transformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can turn doubt into action?
  • How do you differentiate fear from excitement?
A Different Perspective

Doubt may lead to paralysis.

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