Doubt Quote by John Smoltz
“When you start having doubt, you start creating and atmosphere of 'things are going to go wrong,' and they will.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: ESPN SportsCenter, 2008
Doubt fuels negative expectations, which often cause the very outcomes feared.
In simple terms: Doubt creates self‑fulfilling prophecies.
Key Takeaway
Watch thoughts, replace doubt with confidence.
Themes
confidence
mindset
performance
self‑fulfilling prophecy
Mood
anxious
determined
Type
motivational
psychological
When to use this quote
- sports competition
- public speaking
- project planning
- personal goals
Key Concepts
psychology
expectation bias
cognitive distortion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your inner dialogue shape results?
- What steps can you take to break the doubt cycle?
A Different Perspective
If doubt is managed, outcomes can improve despite uncertainty.
