Master your anxiety. Unleash your genius | Jesse Eisenberg for Big Think+
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Actor, author, and director Jesse Eisenberg demystifies the role of anxiety and self-doubt in leadership.
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In a candid exploration of the forces that drive creativity and success, Jesse Eisenberg delves into the paradoxes of the creative process and leadership.
With striking honesty, Eisenberg reveals how anxiety, self-doubt, and fear have been unlikely catalysts in his multifaceted career as an actor, writer, and director. Beyond the glare of Hollywood, he shares personal anecdotes that shed light on the complexities of navigating public perception, criticism, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
Eisenberg's journey is a testament to the transformative power of reframing vulnerability as a source of strength, offering profound insights into the art of leadership. Through a lens of empathy and humility, he challenges conventional notions of authority, showcasing how leading with a quiet confidence can inspire innovation and collaboration.
This dialogue invites a deeper understanding of how emotional intelligence and a willingness to embrace the unknown are pivotal in cultivating a culture of creativity and resilience in any field.
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About Jesse Eisenberg:
Jesse Eisenberg is an Academy Award nominated actor and an acclaimed playwright and author.
Eisenberg’s film credits include Roger Dodger, The Squid and the Whale, Adventureland, Zombieland, The Social Network, Now You See Me, The Double, Night Moves, The End of Tour, American Ultra, Louder Than Bombs, Batman v. Superman, Now You See Me 2, Café Society, Justice League, The Hummingbird Project, The Art of Self Defense, Zombieland: Double Tap, Resistance, Vivarium,Wild Indian, Manodrome, and Sasquatch Sunset which sees him play the urban legend Sasquatch.
On the small screen, Eisenberg was recently seen playing the titular character of ‘Toby Fleishman’ in the FX limited series Fleishman Is in Trouble based on Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s best-selling novel of the same name.
Eisenberg made his directorial debut with A24’s When You Finish Saving the World, which premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival to glowing reviews and screened as a part of Critics Week at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. The film is based on the Audible Original of the same name, both of which were written by Eisenberg.
Eisenberg’s second directorial effort, A Real Pain, recently had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The film, which Eisenberg stars alongside Kieran Culkin, tells the story of two estranged cousins who travel to Poland after their grandmother dies to see where she came from and end up joining a Holocaust tour, won Eisenberg the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award for his screenplay The film was bought at the festival by Searchlight Pictures for a release later in the year.
Eisenberg has written four plays, including “The Spoils,” which had a box-office record-breaking run-on West End. He also wrote and starred alongside Vanessa Redgrave in his play “The Revisionist,” and “Asuncion.” His play, “Happy Talk” starring Susan Sarandon and Marin Ireland opened April 2019 at the Signature Theater in New York.
Born in New York, Eisenberg is a frequent contributor to The New Yorker, the author of the collection, Bream Gives Me Hiccups from Grove Press and the Audible Original When You Finish Saving the World, which won “Best Original Work” at the 2021 Audie Awards.
Anxiety is like fire. It can either ignite a flame of momentum to get you going in life, or it can burn you to the ground. You have to choose daily though, to not allow it to do the latter.
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Thank you for not editing the video. He is so refreshingly relatable, real and at the same time credible, interesting, beautiful, and human.
Or at least, leaving some of the outtakes in to highlight the authenticity in his personality. That was a good touch @bigthink
He’s the kind of guy people prejudge to their detriment. He’s not overly charismatic, laughing, joking… smiling. Therefore, he must be a stiff or a jerk. Nope. I’d love to know him, work for him, or be a friend. Listen to how he speaks about Kieran and Julianne. He’s so complimentary, supportive and is the type of guy who makes others shine. Oh yeah, he’s also incredibly talented. Love this personality and I’m a fan.
He has great ideas, but the way he articulates them makes me think that he has ready answers for all the typical 30 questions that people constantly think about, and he never challenges these. I suspect that most of the Hollywood has the same answers. I believe this tendency is a deep dark hole for American and global society. Ppl with Jesse's influence could contribute so much more than just "ideas of walls", don't you think? They could focus on *technologies*, which encompass scientific progress and communication by the word's definition. Who is perpetuating this narrow mindset that seems to dominate the world's creative landscape?
This guy is a total jerk, look at the UA-cam clips of how he has treated people interviewing him.
simp
Dude is in pain.
@@LeeManolisdrop a link here as an example or quit your yapping
I recently had a really A-type boss who was overly anxious, cared about what others thought and jumped at shadows. But on day 1, he asked me the most amazing two questions: "how do you like to work" and "how do you learn". I've used those ever since. Brilliant.
"A leader that you like working for is probably a lot like you." So they are relatable
And you shouldn't engineering the other person's work. you should help them achieve their best
weird propaganda
Jessy, they are probably the opposite of you. They're the same, but why would one always choose to be on the uncool side? Isn't that like the message of The Double, Jessy?
The leader might be like you, he might also have qualities you don't and vice versa, so you each recognize and like the good fit.
He’s saying that on the surface leaders may seem highly charismatic and outgoing, but deep down they may be anxious just like you. But unlike you, they know how to harness their strengths and tamp down their weaknesses to their advantage, e.g. we’re all similar at baseline; leadership is just learned. That’s my take at least.
I really do appreciate Eisenberg for his take on Anxiety. As someone with big ambition but stifling anxiety, I love to see that folks like us can still make it.
I can’t believe this guy is 40. He looks so young (in a good way)
Millenials dont age
Whattttt? Wow I thought he was like 24
Weird that anxiety and stress age people in general but he doesn't age at all
right ! i had a crush on him when i was still in high school, and now after 10 years plus, he still look the same !
Bruh Im 27 and look 10 years older than him 😂😅
The most honest normal interview I have ever seen on the internet
It's ground breaking for me. "YOu are anxious because you care"
And u should care because it shows u care about “ur” work!!!!
Often the ones that love hard and are considerate
Interesting, but true. If we didnt care, then the work would be mediocre and then what would be the point of any of it?
Same with procrystination. You procrastinate cause you care so much about the outcome. I you gave a shit you would just act
I think that's what made me understand my anxiety better. I care so much about the people around me and about everything that you get overwhelmed by it. You have so much empathy and awareness and all such good things can make you feel like you're drowning.
It's so hard to deal with sometimes but you have to remember that the future is a scary mystery but you can handle it and that you will be okay.
“Eagerness to defer to others” creating a collaborative space is amazing and so well spoken. It’s so true. I naturally defer to others when I realize they know more than me and it’s amazing
“Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom” - Søren Kierkegaard
A lot of my social psychology and philosophy courses at university highlight the role and importance of anxiety. Especially Kierkegaard's view on it. It's really interesting :)
Can u guys elaborate this to me more? This is the first time i learned this
@@MoSec9I think in everything there’s always an ironic dichotomy, like for Sartre you’re in charge for your own existence but the decisions you make you are bound to. With absolute freedom comes this absolute responsibility. When you study these things and they resonate it’s not just the author saying it it’s the meaning it implies
Yea same😅@@arrow1042
One more time and maybe a different way? Plz n thnx!@@thandomajola2835
as someone who recently got promoted to be a director at the animation studio i work at and being a nervous wreck and crippled with anxiety that i am this video is a huge help. Thank you Jesse Eisenberg.
He makes a good point about avoiding the things that cause you unnecessary anxiety and stress. We don’t always have to “confront the dragon” and take on more than we need or that is unproductive for us
What I've learned the hard way is that you have to ignore yourself, up to a certain limit of course.
but using energy to avoid it drains us. it's better to go with it than avoiding it all the time. it's fcking tiring.
@@ssncns Is not avoid all, just unnecesary obsesive feedback. He's famous, there is so much feedback they can take from everywhere, that need to be regulated.
So avoid or don’t avoid it
@@Maniacjudo hum... let us consider this in detail, feelings must have a cause, thought, feeling action, why does a person run away, because they felt scared why did they feel scared because they thought this situation reminded them of a traumatic event.
Honestly though their are 100s of tips and tricks for feeling anxious and being unproductive that it tells me their is no cure
like cancer their is no cure but 100s of different things to treat the symptoms
it's caused by the amygala or our brains fear centres using past memories to generate predictions about the future because remember it's dark in our heads so our brain can't see what's going on it relies on our 5 senses and memories to guess what to do
so it's important it comes to the right conclusions but often left to it's own devises it comes to the conclusion it's a dark place out their
who knows maybe someday their will be a silver bullet that works for all cases
hopefuly this insight helps
try breathing to turn on the parasympathetic nervous system, meditating their is some sience their that it shrinks the amyglda and visualizations because a well visualized scenario is interprated the same way as a memory helping your brain come to the right conclusions and remember you are not your thoughts you the thing that looks at your thoughts that's what meditation is about emptying your mind of clutter
This reminds me of my favorite managers and bosses I have worked for. Supportive, non threatening, collaborative. Giving autonomy to people who need it to thrive is the best way to get the best work out of them.
Showing how one can succeed with anxiety disorder, is amazing
He didn't say anxiety disorder. There's a big difference between the two
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He does not have anxiety disorder. If you have anxiety disorder you will feel like you are dying in front of the crowds
Yeah feeling anxious, and having anxiety disorder are 2 very different things. If you have been clinically diagnosed with anxiety disorder, do NOT do what he says. Not to say that things he says are untrue or not inspirational
@@profesasimonwaithanji7394 This!
This is GOLD!!!
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Yo I’m a big fan man your videos have improved myself in so many ways thank you!
It's absolute fucking rubbish though really.
Totally agree!
summers coming 🗣️
I have GAD and this is fascinating! So it really is a superpower in that because I have thought of every scenario, I am VERY prepared at work and I'm able to keep others on task. I can't speak for him, but the points in which Jesse seems disoriented or realizes he may be off task remind me of GAD brain I get. Since some areas of the brain are overactive and sympathetic nervous system activation means blood increases to organs and executive functioning is decreased, it can mess with memory. That's really in more severe moments or "flare ups." There's also an interesting scenario where memories can be recorded in a different version of reality - more hostile if you may be in a state of anxiety. It's good to have a trusted colleague to check in with to see if you'd committed a more hostile version of reality to memory than what actually happened. Learning about anxiety and how it affects the brain/body is very freeing to take off some of the blame of some symptoms that cannot be helped.
Creativity is AMAZING for those with GAD because expression feels like a release of pent up energy. And I do think those with an anxiety disorder often have more empathy which, in the right workplace, can mean MUCH better leadership. The candid-ness I see in Jesse also is something I experience and it works to my advantage when people see me as a non-judgmental person who will not get upset with them if they tell me what's going on with them.
Anxiety disorders were often born out of a necessary reason to cope. They CAN serve us well, but control and knowing how it personally affects you is important. Jesse really seems to have an understanding of his own circumstance and that's the best place to be at!
i was honored to have this man visit an audio & video production class i attend where we all got to show him our work. he truly is no different from what you see in this video. he was so supportive and kind and gave such wonderful feedback. his anxiety, weird as it may sound, was actually very comforting to me. knowing that someone with that big of a spotlight struggles with the same things as everyone else makes it a lot easier to attempt success.
It’s awesome to hear that Jesse is in the same in real life as he is in this video. Seems like a kind, relatable guy.
He's one of the smartest celebrities, it's really impressive. He has a really high IQ
Talking abt not feeling like a leader was such a relief to hear. There’s this huge pressure to be a leader in practically any field and it’s so exhausting. Everyone operates in different ways and each has their pros
I literally searched "anxiety and confidence as an artist" and clicked this thinking it was uploaded years ago, come to find out it was a day ago. Its crazy how these things find you in your time of need.
Exactly, as Guillermo del Toro once said "to be a filmmaker (or an artist, in that sense) you have to have the fragility of a poet and the resistance of a fighter". We have to keep going.
😂 Timing is everything. Guess you didn't need this before then.
I thought the same too!! I'm glad it was uploaded during a time I needed encouragement the most. Success impresses, but humility connects. I'm glad I'm not alone in navigating life with anxiety.
Synchronicity!
I wouldn’t emulate this guy if your goal is to gain confidence as an anxious person. He’s openly claiming self-hatred and framing it as a positive-he has more growth to do. Anxiety brings a lot of benefits in terms of your sensitivity towards other people, but you need to draw solid boundaries and develop a healthy sense of self as well.
I was having anxiety issues due to some things happening in my life, and UA-cam couldn't have recommended me this video at a better time. I felt calm and relieved knowing that even actors as huge as him can have these thoughts of fear and uncertainity.
This guy and Michael Cera in a comedy buddy cop movie where they're both timid and reserved and over the course of the film work through their anxieties about the job is something I'd watch.
i hope some director or producer see this comment 😃😃
Yes!
Genius!!!
😂 love it!
That would be greatness
I have realized this for the past 6 months myself. My greatest motivator in life is FEAR!
I put myself in situations (e.g. university) and the fear of the exams, thesis, not following the plans drives me to succeed.
That guy's energy is awesome and he feels anxiety, sorrow, agony, misery, sadness, blissfulness and ecstasy. He looks brilliant but not only looks brilliant he is a brilliant actor.
His energy is from using cocaine.
I find... well, all of his characters too much of the same. I find this sameness so evident for so many actors though, particularly in Hollywood, but these are actors who simply act, not performers who truly perform. Crediting Tilda for the latter part.
He is rude to ordinary people. UA-cam has clips of him being a complete jerk. Screw this guy.
@@LeeManolis So you've never been rude to anyone? And you're followed around by people all the time taking photos and videos, and then nitpicking every second if it, and making snide comments about you?
@@celticlass8573 who woke up on the wrong side of the bed? I said ordinary people. UA-cam has plenty of clips. If you are going to be interviewing with folks on camera there’s no need to be rude just to be rude and that’s what he does to people.
1:14 is so real! thank you to whomever who decided to not cut ot out.
Thank you for not editing the video. He is so refreshingly relatable, real and at the same time credible, interesting, beautiful, and human.
umm they actually edited the video to keep those scenes lol
Beauty of the video is the punctuated edits of anxiety that break the format all while exemplifying the point. Editor certainly did a great job of deliberately highlighting those
I’m new in a high leadership position managing artists while having generalized anxiety. This talk was so relevant to what I’ve been dealing with recently. I’m trying to get the best out of my team while feeling intimidated by anyone I feel who are more skilled than I am. I keep asking myself “why would they listen to me when they’re much more skilled?” Thinking about what I would want out of a leader instead is a good way to reframe my thinking.
You’ve been put there for a reason. Maybe everyone is highly skilled and you’re the person who pieces it all together.
Wish more celebrities opened up about their real fears and everyday struggles. Absolutely loved this talk - so many insights about leadership and life!!!
Completely mind blown. As someone who’s struggled with anxiety and especially in the workplace , you have my full respect. It’s not easy
I love how you edited this piece, letting his authentic personality to shine through. Amazing work and great insights. Vulnerability paying off.
I still don't buy it.
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He's atomic, a lightning bomb
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@dothangbui4918 Yeah he s-cks lol
I've always struggled with myself being too quiet or not shining under the spotlight enough when in a crowd, to the point where I thought I'd be a bad leader compared to others. However when I think about the leaders I admire, I can recognize parts of them that resonate with me. Will try to use my anxiety to fuel my creativity and drive, rather than drag me into the overworrying-slumps. Great talk!
I suffered the borderline disorder for over 23 years.
With so much anxiety Not until I came across psilocybin mushrooms treatmentPsilocybin treatment actually saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean.
Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms
Yes, dr.porassss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Is he on instagram?
Yes, he is dr.porassss.
:Does he make delivery across the state??
Absolutely, his offerings extend to global delivery, prioritizing complete confidentiality for individuals valuing their privacy.
I think insecurity is the biggest thing that's holding me back from my potential. Thank you for making me think of it again
"What I've discovered is that you really should not try to engineer the other person's work. You should help them achieve the thing that they do best."
YES YES SO MUCH YES I'm writing that one down IT IS MY BRAIN IN HIS WORDS lol
Jesse, listening to you speak was like listening to my own inner voice. I could see myself in you. Thank you for the words, it was a relief to know other people feel just like I.
Too bad he won’t read these comments…
@@TheMrJRM1981 He reads all this stuff. He cares about us. He loves us. It's so beautiful.
@@TheMrJRM1981 Whether or not he does, we have.
Wow. I like Jesse Eisenberg. I know people, and I am 1 myself, who are sometimes misred the wrong way, due to big anxiety and shyness. It can come across as rude or cold. Now I see Jesse as an anxiety-riddled nerd (and all my favorite friends are nerds, it's meant as a compliment). I'm glad I came across this video. I'll appreciate his works in a whole different light.
Brilliant editing. Leaving in the cuts that show how anxiety and self doubt dominates and drives his thinking and actions is just masterful. Makes this video so much more effective. And it's exactly like the leadership style Jesse Eisenberg was describing. Hat's off to the Big Think team.
It's called Jesse's schtick. He's a poor man's Woody Allen
it brought me so much relief to realize i'm not alone. and i realized that before but not in the same way i realize it after watching jesse describe that feeling so openly, expressively and sincerely. at some point it felt like he is talking to me personally. he is a great, very brave person.
The whole video made me giggle and smile. The way Jesse got nervous and speaked really fast made me realise, that he has gone through lots of stuff , has a big knowledge in terms with people and work and carrier and that he is a wonderful person. I need to admit I always am enthusiastic about the work of Jesse and admire him even thought I am not a big fan. For everyone: keep going but don't forget to look out for yourself.
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once.
Breathe. You're strong. You got this Take it day by
day.
Is he on instagram?
Yes he is. dr.larks
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candid honesty is really a beautiful thing. We all have emotions, strengths, weaknesses. It's nice seeing the veil be lifted that we always had closed around these topics
Anxiety got me into Mindfulness and inspired me to create my own channel - to gently remind people to stay in the present.
I started deeply looking into meditation as someone who struggles with a constantly wandering mind since early university days. Some days are easy but most days are incredibly hard to be present constantly, especially as a student. Mindfulness has genuinely helped me become a better person and more importantly actively try to be a mindful person.
Days are not easy but its the littles steps consistently that count!
Even though I'm not one to follow or grow attached to celebrities, I've always liked Eisenberg ever since I saw Zombieland, and I've watched that movie so many times now. He's so down to earth and relatable. He's the type of person that makes you forget it's a movie. I don't aspire to be an actor, but if I did, I'd want to be someone like him
Amazing video. Last few months have been the best in my life. Since I started reading books from Mindbloomery, I feel like I have a coach and therapist in my pocket. And the book "The calm within: Cultivating clarity amid stress and anxiety" taught me how to manage stress and anxiety without feeling overwhelmed all the time. Now I am more productive, and I am able to do more things in less time, and I stay in control of my emotions. I feel like I am having the best time of my life and I learned that mental wellbeing is the foundation of success.
Their books are real treasure definitely.
Hey, thanks for sharing, I will check that later
I still think Mark Zuckerberg at first whenever I see him.
MZ and Lex
Looking for this coz me too 😂
Literally same
Hes still seems more human than Zucker
Exactly!
Completely relatable for someone with perfectionism and anxiety, even though I work corporate jobs and not acting. Constantly worrying about what you're doing not being good enough even though the feedback from others is really positive. You have great accomplishments but struggle to appreciate them.
This is a really empowering message. I've read before that imposter syndrome can enhance performance. I think that's especially true if you can accept the anxiety as part of the process, as the thing that keeps you focused and gives you the energy to make things better. Anxiety is after all a state of energy in the body and the mind has some, or even a lot of power to create a narrative on what that energy is for.
Ob the one hand I agree, on the other hand I’m not so sure if this is a really sustainable mindset
I've always felt mild anxiety can be a tool to tell oneself what they aren't satisfied with in life. Channeling that anxiety to conquer my dissatisfaction is the part I have yet to accomplish.
I wonder how this interview came to be. It is deeply refreshing to have someone in a leadership role explain how his self-doubt is his strength. His humility leaves space for others to flourish, which is something you rarely see advocated for "succesful leaders". People like Jesse usually feel like they hardly have an interesting story to tell and most media platforms thrive on sensational storytellers, so I'd love to know what led to this production.
Thank you, Jesse Eisenberg. A Real Pain was an amazing film... I also watch and/or listen to Adventureland at least once a week while I work. Thank you for being a great leader.
Being self aware and analyzing yourself is very very important and critical.
I really love and appreciate that he is sharing his wisdom with us!
Jesse Eisenberg is such a breath of fresh air in Hollywood and this talk on anxiety is extremely empowering for someone like me who is a high performer in another line of work who also has anxiety
A profound mind is one that comprehends its inherent vulnerabilities and setbacks, acknowledging them with a keen awareness. Such intellectual prowess manifests not only in the ability to articulate these shortcomings adeptly but, more significantly, in the mastery of leveraging them to one's advantage through strategic control.
Word soup
Anxiety has been a challenging journey, but the therapeutic benefits of mushrooms has been transformative, with other psychedelics like DMT and LSD are also playing a key role in my healing and personal growth.
My journey towards mental health recovery has been profoundly shaped by psilocybin mushrooms, DMT and LSD. After being diagnosed with severe depression and other challenges, a friend introduced me to the Golden Teacher mushrooms for the spiritual and mental renewal. For the past four years, I've experienced remarkable improvements in my well-being.
Hey, does anyone know a good source?
doctorquill is my go for anything related to psychedelics, easily the most knowledgeable that i know
He's on telgram?
Yes and tiktok, highly recommended
While I think there is definitely something to reframing your anxieties productively, I've found one of the best motivators to be deep love and passion. Anxieties can wane and diminish when you get better at your work, but love is consistent. To renew lost anxieties, artists push themselves to new heights to feel scared \again, while loving the art you produce naturally demands the best you can bring at every stage.
Interesting. I wonder if deep love and passion is more accurately describe as inspiration rather than motivation. Motivation does seem to fit best within the context of anxiety, lack of purpose and may be even depression. On the other hand, inspiration does seem to be a better fit to passion and love. I sometimes wonder if it is intrinsically human to motivate ourselves and others? I also wonder if inspiration implies a touch of the divine in it? Inspiration = in spirit?
@@djl3009I think you nailed it.
I’ve always admired Jesse for being genuine and being unapologetic for it. Real people are so uncommon
Thank you for leaving in the small bloopers, it made the entire thing so much more real and relatable.
You're saying he has a small blooper?
I just recently accepted a position as the Executive Chef and this is my first time leading a team as the Head of the kitchen. This truly helped me to understand that it truly boils down to humility and understanding and allowing your peers to shine in their ways and not micromanage my staff and allow them to flurish in their own ways as well.
This man is my comfort actor.
Hearing you say you haven't seen your own films because it makes you work better just took a ton of weight off my chest, thank you.
"I thought she would see me for the fraud i must be." Fuck, i needed that
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What a hero for being so open about the unfair and awful stigma of anxiety.
Jesse this mindset has already helped me so much, and I appreciate you sharing your experience! I’m starting to understand that my anxiety is actually indicating something to me: it shows me that something needs to be addressed, or something should make me anxious because it’s wrong, or it generally increases my due diligence about important things or topics. There are also times I understand that my anxiety is something that I just have to look inside and to God about to do the inner work and even talk to someone to heal a previous trauma wound or fear.
All in all - this video is helping me unlock the potential of my anxiety and seeing it as a transformative point of strength so thank you! I would love to meet you or interview you some how.
Additionally I loved how you talked about not reading tabloids or Instagram comments and you just stay focused on your mission and values. Thank you for sharing!
"You should not try to engineer the artists work, you should help them achieve the thing that they do best." Couldn't agree more, I wish more art teachers knew this.
I think many more successful people than we know are motivated by fear and anxiety. And self deprecation. Lonely at the top
I love Jesse. I first saw him in the network like probably most of us. I really love his way of acting and loved him even more in zombiland. It's great that he shares his view and Talks about his anxiety. I have been struggeling with anxiety for years. Seeing famous and successful people having the same probelm and seeing how they live with it and solve that kind of problem Shows me it's possible. Great role model.
Thank you, Jesse, for your stepping out of your comfort zone with raw openness and honesty. It helps and validates those of us who share experiences.
Jesse, listening to you speak was like listening to my own inner voice. I could see myself in you. Thank you for the words, it was a relief to know other people feel just like I.
Humility is a majestic quality every leader must have to be great, regardless of personality. This video is appreciated, gratitude to the creators.
0:58 - this line is really important and it is the start. I am still a looser but i feel since i call things by it’s name and watch it from a different perspective it is easier to go later back again and try and try and learn.
Thinking “it is hard i felt shit” makes you want to leave asap. Thinking “holy shit this is bigger than me, everything can be learned with practice”
get’s you back way easier. Follow your idea and never give up!
I don't like anxiety. Even though I'm thankful for his message, listening to him brought anxiety. Living in a state of anxiety does not seem healthy to me.
In fact, the other side of the coin here is that anxiety covers a lack of confidence and, to some degree, a lack of self esteem.
His stories can all be reframed in the angle of confidence (or lack thereof).
I really think you must balance anxiety with confidence and vice versa so you find an equilibrium where you strive and where you are happy.
His learning experience of his new leadership position reflects just that.
Agreed
You aren’t motivated the same way he is. You didn’t hear him.
What does it mean the confidence? It means that you are 100% sure in your actions and how is it healthy as it’s usually not a case? You like faking yourself!? I am sorry, but I don’t. I don’t want to see over confident, funny, charismatic people to fool myself.
@@Astreides True; but it isn’t fake to offer to other people a sense of happiness or joy, either. It isn’t always manipulation - sometimes it’s to make peace and keep the motivational anxiety within yourself in order to power your analyzing and quick decision capabilities.
@@TarzanHedgepeth but we don’t talk about panic, right? I am just tired of these people who try to keep thinking positively encouraging ignorance. Because of these people there are problems often. Because of these people, we are so close to the third world war. Ignorance and stupidity destroys everything. Instead of this confidence and ignorance, it’s better to be anxious, but to be stoic also understanding and being ready to solve all the problems. When you don’t have problems, you don’t have so much anxiety.
ive always liked the way he chose his words when speaking hes still going to be someone that i look up to the most for multiple reasons, he is so thoughtful in his own way
Only one minute in, and I'm just here to say that the video popped in front of me exactly when I needed to see it. I'm currently planning to start my own UA-cam channel and all my friends tell me I'm "the most funny and creative person" they know (maybe they don't know enough people lol) and I'm here thinking "what if I run out of ideas? what if I have nothing left to say?"
and i remind myself, so what? If I truly do run out of ideas, that is all the more reason to share the ones that I do have. worst case scenario, I'll have shared my best work that I could come up with the world :")
That’s a great attitude to have! I’m also full of ideas, but when there is a lapse of time where I haven’t come up with anything new I start doubting myself, but then I think if I’m able to share what I already have, I’ll be incredibly happy and I’ll figure out the rest when the time comes
I don’t know you but I feel you! Find the best in yourself, nurture it and share to the world. Best of luck on your endeavors!
@@JosephCaburnay thank you! best of luck to you too!
@@MKAdson exactly!
It reminds me of a rocky quote
"one step at a time, one punch at a time, one round at a time."
What is your channel?
I love the part he says to use the anxiety of not doing your best work as fuel. I’m a photographer and it’s always my fear that my client won’t like the photos I take but in the end, working together and collaborating will help the process
I've never seen that much anxiey feel so lovely. Thank you this is so refreshing !!
I like this person as an actor he looks so smart in the character he played. But also viewing this interview make me like this person to he so humble, honest, and reliable.
Before COVID I randomly met Jesse at a library. Really cool dude
This clip was unexpectedly so good. Appreciate his insights and about the process about directing and leadership. Giving the space to allow your staff to be the best that they can be is so important.
We are the same, the same way of thinking and behaving with others, same personality,... Great video. Discovering yourself is the best thing you can do for yourself.
I’m glad this video was created because many people have a one-minded view of how leadership should look like. He’s a true example that good leadership comes in different forms and innovative thinking.
Anxiety living in a culture of millions of dollars is better than anxiety being a worker in a McDonalds
Facts
I’m currently in the latter. 16 years old with severe social anxiety and I work 4 hours a week at a minimum wage job. I’m done for.
@@User46270 keep surviving bro, life is hard but has very nice moments and you are young
Consult psychiatrist and take medication, one step at a time try to find better jobs, 16 is too young, at 22 I would be worried
@@eliotcole663 I would consult with one but my parents are sort of strict around that topic
His humility and courage is admirable. I love that he’s so introspective and is always assessing himself to improve.
This should be required viewing for all in leadership roles! Be human. Treat others with respect and humility!
Honestly, this is one of the coolest interviews I've seen of anybody that works in the purview of the public eye in any capacity. This is some great advice, as it acts as proof that the opportunity for success always exists no matter how limiting your circumstance seems. And the fact that it comes from a place like this makes it even better!
He’s so relatable.
I learned actually recently in life. That it's bad to be simply fearless. You should be as fearful as possible and do the things anyways. The bad part is when that extreme fear actually stops you from doing things.
9:05 Sorry is that okay 😢
he is so sweet. does not see his crown. completely unaware of how wonderful he is.
He is incredibly distinct, Great actor and love this content!!
Always liked this guy and never knew why, when he's had so much criticism. Now I know. He's just so relatable. I wish he'd read the comments on this video so he can see the support he receives too.
No evidence to back this theory up yet here goes ➡️ general anxiety can be a thin veil for specific genius.
Thanks, Jesse, for bringing that theory to mind.
I hear you and have my own sudden theory to add. Epigenetic memory of trauma and how to survive by using rational AND lateral thinking at the same time, makes for behaviors that can be defined as “anxious” but which actually ARE genius.
One of Gifts about Anxiety is that you can feel things and sense things the average person cannot sense. We can feel people's vibes and when we enter a room we can feel the energy of the room. It protects us from false people and gives us an advantage over other's. We know who is for us or who is against us. Anxiety can be channeled to be more productive and outwork other's. Energy is A Form of energy and can be channeled. However I'm a leader and by leader I mean a leader of my own self. I never choose to follow another man and can think for myself that's why I don't do cliques or tribes or political parties and I've always marched to the drum of my own beat. If you do this, you will face must envy and face much persecution. It's so worth it!! You attract both lover's and haters and one must cultivate towards those who Love you and gaslight those who hate you lol... One of my parents was a narcissist so II use that to my advantage to get into my enemies heads. I'm not a narcissist btw but you have to use it sometimes and trigger those who trigger you.
I think I needed to hear this today. Thank you
did you have a good cry?
Jesse, I resonate with almost everything you said. Thank you!
This dude hasn’t aged in 20 years
I’ve never been able to put this or these thoughts in my head into words. For the last year or so I have noticed my anxiety seems to help me think at a much faster pace than most. Due to fear of being beat, or not doing as great as I know I can do, not being able to be noticed etc etc.
Bro invented Facebook, fought Superman, and survived a zombie apocalypse. I trust him
Hearing that a successful & handsome actor feels anxiety the same as an average person like myself is somehow very helpful
am i the only that is getting anxious watching this video??
Listening to this guy makes me realise my own anxiety and promotes me to use it farther than suppress it with useless depressive thought precesses. Thanks big think.