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Lesson 1: How to Manage Self-Doubt

Create boundaries that allow you to work at your best. Use feelings of fear as motivation.

We’re often told that having “no fear” is a worthwhile goal — albeit one that’s almost impossible to achieve. But what if being afraid wasn’t just a common human emotion, but also a superpower of high achievers?

Actor and director Jesse Eisenberg thinks just that. After spending time working with seasoned, accomplished actors who still felt nervous befor…

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