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“If I don't feel like I'm doing the job well, and I don't know how to get there, or I'm too scared, or whatever, I'm not a happy guy and I'm not pleasant. I'm not pleasant to be around.” quote by Philip Seymour Hoffman
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“If I don't feel like I'm doing the job well, and I don't know how to get there, or I'm too scared, or whatever, I'm not a happy guy and I'm not pleasant. I'm not pleasant to be around.”

Philip Seymour Hoffman

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2005

Feeling incompetent and fearful leads to unhappiness and unpleasantness toward others.

In simple terms: Insecurity makes you unhappy and hard to be around.

Key Takeaway

Address self‑doubt to improve mood and relationships.

Themes

self‑esteem mental health authenticity

Mood

introspective honest

Type

psychological motivational

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • personal relationships
  • performance anxiety

Key Concepts

confidence building therapy self‑compassion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your self‑doubt?
  • How can you cultivate confidence?
A Different Perspective

Overcoming doubt requires external support and practice.

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