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“You don't know what you're doing. You're just hoping that people won't make fun of you. I had no idea how it would turn out.” quote by Natalie Goldberg
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“You don't know what you're doing. You're just hoping that people won't make fun of you. I had no idea how it would turn out.”

Natalie Goldberg

About This Quote

Source Interview: Spoken Word Poetry Podcast, 2019

You feel uncertain and fear ridicule, yet you continue despite lacking a clear plan.

In simple terms: Uncertainty and fear of judgment coexist with persistence.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty, keep moving forward.

Themes

fear uncertainty perseverance self-doubt

Mood

anxious determined

Type

motivational reflective

When to use this quote

  • starting a new project
  • public speaking
  • creative work
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology confidence building risk taking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take to gain clarity?
  • How do you handle fear of judgment?
A Different Perspective

Confidence may waver without concrete direction.

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