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Confidence Quote by Malcolm Gladwell

“I think when one's working, one works between absolute confidence and absolute doubt, and I got a huge dallop of each.” quote by Malcolm Gladwell
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““I think when one's working, one works between absolute confidence and absolute doubt, and I got a huge dallop of each.””

Malcolm Gladwell

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015

Describes working between confidence and doubt, highlighting the tension that fuels creativity and growth.

In simple terms: Confidence and doubt coexist in work.

Key Takeaway

Embrace both to stay motivated.

Themes

confidence doubt creativity growth

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

quote insight

When to use this quote

  • project development
  • learning new skills
  • creative brainstorming
  • career decisions

Key Concepts

psychology performance motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you manage self‑doubt?
  • When does confidence become overconfidence?
A Different Perspective

Too much doubt can paralyze; too much confidence can blind.

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