Able Quote by Raf Simons
![“The psychology for the person who's actually doing it is completely different. I think I probably needed to put that [hired-hand] psychology in my own head to be able to do the job. Otherwise it would just be too scary. People outside make it much bigger than me. I'm not saying in my head, "Oh, my…” quote by Raf Simons](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7af/raf-simons-7131_able_the-psychology-for-the-person-who-s-actu_2208168.jpg)
“The psychology for the person who's actually doing it is completely different. I think I probably needed to put that [hired-hand] psychology in my own head to be able to do the job. Otherwise it would just be too scary. People outside make it much bigger than me. I'm not saying in my head, "Oh, my god, what an amazing idea!" It scares me if I would do that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Fashion Talk, 2015
Understanding the mental shift needed to adopt a role that feels foreign; internalizing the mindset of a hired hand to overcome fear and external pressure.
In simple terms: Adopt the mindset of the role you’re performing to reduce fear.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the role’s psychology.
Themes
confidence
identity
performance
fear
external expectations
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- starting a new job
- taking on leadership
- public speaking
- creative projects
Key Concepts
psychology
role adoption
self‑efficacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you safely internalize a new professional identity?
- What strategies help manage fear of external judgment?
A Different Perspective
The approach may not work if the role’s demands exceed personal capacity.
