--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I didn’t know I could do that. I mean I…" description: "\"I didn’t know I could do that. I mean I knew I could do that before, but I didn’t know it was actually working now until you screamed. I thought I was ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/124/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_giving_i-didn-t-know-i-could-do-that-i-mean-i-k_1545289.jpg" --- # I didn’t know I could do that. I mean I knew I could do… ![“I didn’t know I could do that. I mean I knew I could do that before, but I didn’t know it was actually working now until you screamed. I thought I was just imagining it. And don’t give me that look…sorry? (Xypher)” quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/124/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_giving_i-didn-t-know-i-could-do-that-i-mean-i-k_1545289.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/124/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_giving_i-didn-t-know-i-could-do-that-i-mean-i-k_1545289.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/124/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_giving_i-didn-t-know-i-could-do-that-i-mean-i-k_1545289.jpg) > “I didn’t know I could do that. I mean I knew I could do that before, but I didn’t know it was actually working now until you screamed. I thought I was just imagining it. And don’t give me that look…sorry? (Xypher)” [Sherrilyn Kenyon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sherrilyn-kenyon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker discovers their ability is real only after external validation, questioning self‑doubt and perception of competence. **In simple terms:** Realizing ability after proof. Key Takeaway Seek evidence, trust your skill. Themes self‑doubt validation confidence Mood uncertain reflective Type advice personal growth When to use this quote - performance review - creative project - learning new skill Key Concepts perception self‑efficacy external feedback Questions to Reflect On - What evidence would solidify your confidence? - How can you validate your abilities internally? 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