Better job Quote by Katy Tur
“When you're just starting out in the TV business, you don't know anything at all, and you think you're doing a better job than everyone else around you, and you just sort of presume that you're not getting the credit you deserve. And then when you start to get better, the pressure is extraordinary, and then you start to second-guess everything you do, and when people start looking to you for answers, for insight and for analysis and guidance, you start to wonder if you are the right person - even when you have all the information.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: CNN, 2023
Tur describes the confidence‑over‑confidence cycle in early career, then the pressure and self‑doubt that follow success and public expectations.
In simple terms: Early confidence fades into pressure and self‑doubt.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and seek mentorship.
Themes
career
confidence
pressure
self‑doubt
growth
leadership
Mood
anxious
determined
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- first job
- promotion
- public speaking
- leadership roles
- team management
Key Concepts
Impostor syndrome
performance anxiety
professional development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance confidence with humility?
- When do you seek external feedback?
A Different Perspective
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