Summary: Many talented people fail to reach their potential because they are too pessimistic and focus on non-existent risks. Magnus Carlsen argues that it is better to be overly confident, as this mindset helps seize opportunities. Confidence, when combined with skill, can lead to greater success in any field.
A lot of otherwise talented people are too pessimistic to actually do anything. They are paralyzed by risks that don’t exist and greatly exaggerate them where they do, preventing them from being one of the best. (View Highlight)
not all risk is the same; over-estimating risk can be as costly as under-estimating it. (View Highlight)