Be confident Quote by Robert Downey, Jr
“I've always felt that if you're not on your side, why should anyone else be. So I always encourage people to be confident, and sometime even a little falsely so, just so you can give yourself an opportunity.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Press conference, 2014
Confidence can be a self‑fulfilling prophecy; acting assured may create real opportunities.
In simple terms: Act confident to create chances.
Key Takeaway
Project confidence, even if partly feigned.
Themes
self‑esteem
motivation
psychology
Mood
anxious
optimistic
Type
motivational
pragmatic
When to use this quote
- job interview
- public speaking
- networking
- personal branding
Key Concepts
self‑fulfilling prophecy
impostor syndrome
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you pretended confidence?
- What risks does feigned confidence entail?
A Different Perspective
False confidence can backfire if discovered.
