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“Every time I get scared or feel like I'm not going to be good enough at something, I say that mantra to myself. "Pretend you're good at it."” quote by Jenny Lawson
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“Every time I get scared or feel like I'm not going to be good enough at something, I say that mantra to myself. "Pretend you're good at it."”

Jenny Lawson

About This Quote

When self-doubt arises, the speaker uses a mantra to imagine competence, boosting confidence.

In simple terms: Pretend you’re good, and you’ll feel better.

Key Takeaway

Use imagination to combat insecurity.

Themes

self‑esteem mindset resilience

Mood

encouraging optimistic

Type

self‑help psychological

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • learning new skills
  • performance anxiety
  • creative projects
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

cognitive reframing self‑talk

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence can you gather to support your confidence?
  • How can you turn the mantra into actionable steps?
A Different Perspective

Imagining competence may not replace actual skill development.

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