Awestruck Quote by Jason Kilar
“I took a job at the Walt Disney Company and after 18 months decided to go to business school at Harvard. I was awestruck by the campus. My first reaction was I dont belong here. Then I said, Im here; lets get on with it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Jason Kilar, 2023
Realizing a prestigious environment can trigger self‑doubt, but embracing it turns anxiety into action.
In simple terms: Feeling out of place can become motivation.
Key Takeaway
Own your place and act.
Themes
self‑doubt
growth
confidence
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
motivational
personal development
When to use this quote
- starting a graduate program
- first day at a new job
- networking events
- public speaking
Key Concepts
identity
impostor syndrome
career transition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn initial discomfort into progress?
- What habits help sustain confidence?
A Different Perspective
Self‑doubt may persist despite effort.
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