I taught myself confidence. When I'd walk into a room and feel scared to death, I'd tell myself, 'I'm not afraid of anybody.' And people believed me. You've got to teach yourself to take over the world.
Interpretation
Confidence can be cultivated through self-affirmation and determination.
Priyanka Chopra's quote emphasizes the importance of self-generated confidence, suggesting that one's self-perception can influence how others perceive you. By affirming her strength and determination, she found the courage to face intimidating situations, which in turn inspired belief in others, highlighting that confidence is often a learned behavior that can empower individuals to pursue their goals fearlessly.
In practice
During a motivational speech at a conference about personal development.
In New York, a 13-year-old Indian girl came up to me crying, saying to everyone nearby, 'This is where I come from.' It's easy to forget that actors have the ability to instill a sense of self in viewers. That's the greatest compliment.
If more girls are educated, all of India stands to gain. The Girl Rising campaign aims to address that through various innovative initiatives that will not only help create awareness but also create a tangible platform to effect change.
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When I was in school, you never saw anyone who looked like us that was on TV. And that was really weird for me because there's so many people of South Asian descent in America - in the world.
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