I had insecurities and fears like everybody does, and I got over it. But I was interested in the parts of me that struggled with those things.
Interpretation
Overcoming insecurities and fears is a common struggle, but understanding and addressing them is crucial for personal growth.
In this quote, Philip Seymour Hoffman expresses the universality of insecurities and fears, highlighting that everyone faces such challenges. He emphasizes the importance of not only overcoming these feelings but also being curious about the parts of oneself that struggle. This introspection is essential for personal development and resilience.
In practice
In a motivational speech about personal growth and resilience.
I think I would have drank myself to death, literally, if I didn't just stop, once and for all when I did. I am not ever going to preach to anyone about drugs or drinking. But, for me, when they were around, I had no self control.
Study, find all the good teachers and study with them, get involved in acting to act, not to be famous or for the money. Do plays. It's not worth it if you are just in it for the money. You have to love it.
Well, in the theater, I think you're actually more responsible for what is going on onstage as a director than you are in film.
I've had to make the transition from sweeping in for 15 minutes, doing my stuff and clearing out, to carrying a movie for the duration - in a dress.
I didn't have any idea that I would be able to have a career in film.
Thereβs a period of time in your life when I kind of look back, and Iβm like, was I happy, or was I just not aware?
In climbing, having confidence in your partners is no small concern. One climber's actions can affect the welfare of the entire team.
For states that support terror, it is not enough that the consequences be costly-they must be devastating
The sea is dangerous and its storms terrible, but these obstacles have never been sufficient reason to remain ashore...unlike the mediocre, intrepid spirits seek victory over those things that seem impossible...it is with an iron will that they embark on the most daring of all endeavors...to meet the shadowy future without fear and conquer the unknown.
I feel like my career is to speak truth to power, and a lot of times, that sounds like troublemaking. If speaking truth is troublemaking, then yes, I will consider myself a professional at that.
You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.
You get your freedom by letting your enemy know that you'll do anything to get it. Then you'll get it. It's the only way you'll get it.
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