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- 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.
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 😂😅
“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
Sounds nice, but only Kierkegaard understands what on earth made him say that. For most people anxiety is anything but freedom.
@@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
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
Thank you!🥹
Interesting, but true. If we didnt care, then the work would be mediocre and then what would be the point of any of it?
Showing how one can succeed with anxiety disorder, is amazing
He didn't say anxiety disorder. There's a big difference between the two
Fix your gut👈
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!
"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.
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 CZcams clips of how he has treated people interviewing him.
simp
Dude is in pain.
@@Nohandelledrop a link here as an example or quit your yapping
This is GOLD!!!
Ay, Long time from the Chicago \event with you and YahYah great work mane
BBC!
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!
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
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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Very well put, I will remember those words!
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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!
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.
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
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. CZcams has clips of him being a complete jerk. Screw this guy.
@@Nohandelle 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. CZcams 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.
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.
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 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
simp@@generaltheory
@dothangbui4918 Yeah he s-cks lol
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!
Yes, dr.sporessss I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place.
Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac.
He's constantly talking about killing someone.
He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Is he on instagram?
Yes he is. dr.sporessss
Wish more celebrities opened up about their real fears and everyday struggles. Absolutely loved this talk - so many insights about leadership and life!!!
This man is my comfort actor.
I think insecurity is the biggest thing that's holding me back from my potential. Thank you for making me think of it again
“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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 thought she would see me for the fraud i must be." Fuck, i needed that
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
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.
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
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 Germany. Really need
Yes, dr.porass. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Microdosing helped me get out of the pit of my worst depressive episode, a three year long episodeenough to start working on my mental health
Is he on instagram?
Yes, he is dr.porass.
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 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!
He speaks so quick yet so eloquently. You can tell he is still stiff and a bit awkward but I just find it adorable, he’s so adorable to watch.
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.
I was having anxiety issues due to some things happening in my life, and CZcams 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.
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.
I'm a veteran, was actually addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe anxiety and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.
Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Germany. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.
YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Mushrooms are very medicinal. This is why anybody familiar with psilocybin and any other kind of fungi will tell you, "They are alive." They have a very ancient wisdom. To my experience, all mushrooms have always said, "Pay attention to your life. How you think, how you feel, and what will you do with the information that you always knew, but now are seeing in this point of view." This is why mushrooms are so respected in tribal cultures. This mental health treatment works for me too. Half micro doses do the trick for me. At least a few days at a time with lengthy time in between. Thank you for sharing this point!
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
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!
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!
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 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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
I've never seen that much anxiey feel so lovely. Thank you this is so refreshing !!
the type of content i need, refreshingly relatable when most of us also anxiety about whether we do a great work or not
Humility is a majestic quality every leader must have to be great, regardless of personality. This video is appreciated, gratitude to the creators.
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.
The most honest normal interview I have ever seen on the internet
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
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
"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
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.
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!
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 CZcams 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?
He’s so relatable.
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.
So happy to stumble upon this video with having dropped out of my first quarter in my masters program. Its wild to see that everyone deals with the same intimidation in life. Going back it it and trying my best to just learn and have fun while doing it.
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.
Before COVID I randomly met Jesse at a library. Really cool dude
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.
So relatable especially when put into a strange space with so many estranged elements that raises your anxiety.
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.
@@Tenmack416 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.
He has CLASSIC, long-untreated ADD, or ADHD. Its goog that he was able to harness the negative in a ‘productive’ way, but all the negative self talk, etc. leads to all the self hatred, anxiety, and misery. Though he found a way to make a positive out of the negative, all that negativity is still there and you cant fix it and get to a more content place in life untill you learn about it, descover all the facets of life it has made difficult for you, and treat it. I hope he is able to do so, for his own health and happiness.
Some people are built different but what helped any anxieties I’ve had is that I’m not the only one. Before I thought that, I avoided everything for years.
He is incredibly distinct, Great actor and love this content!!
I think I needed to hear this today. Thank you
did you have a good cry?
This helped me with finding a solution for my anxiety for the future~ Thank you! I have so much anxiety for the future and my dreams, but they involve the one person I love most.... And in trying to make sure we're could again our goals as I envisioned them? I realized that I've been struggling him and even made him feel like he was failing me.... I never wanted that!! He's not failing me at all! I'm just so anxious for our dreams to become a reality.... Using your example of seeing things as a collab? This gives me both joy and peace! I'm going to use that mindset from now on! ❤
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 dude hasn’t aged in 20 years
So, in Zombieland he was paid to be himself
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.
Thank you for this my anxiety is so paralyzing all the time I understand this I can do this thank you for showing a different perspective of it ❤ much love from Belgium 💖
This man looks 25 but he is 40 years old!
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.
I’m currently struggling in a new role as I’m now leading people which I’ve never done before. Thank you for sharing your story, I needed to hear this today! ⭐️
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 relate to this so much. My anxiety makes me be productive and get things done. For other people it makes them freeze 🤷🏻♀️
Loved it! Looking forward to watch his movie now! It is so nice to listen to an artist in such unaffected and not presumptuous way. Really inspiring!
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.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Not everyone is willing to truly share who they truly are. This has value in my opinion.
Never not liked Jesse nor thought of “liking” a celeb per say but listening to Jesse talk was enlightening to some extent.. cheers mate!
Your me in real life. And don’t push to satisfy other people’s needs but what makes you happy. I hope to see more of your perspectives.
Love his acting work. Getting true bro energy from here, too. What a dude for making this video.
Man this was so helpful! I love his acting and I know many people didn’t like him but I like to stay away from negative reviews. We don’t know what people are saying are real or fake so let’s just keep positivity and try to put ourselves in the shoes of others. This man is a genius 👏🏽
I really love that you guys kept the bloopers 🙌it really helps bring out how authentic he is 💕
I have always enjoyed and related to the anxiety in Jesse Eisenberg’s characters. I may have to watch I this a second time to really absorb it. Anxiety and ADHD are wonderful bedfellows.
This is SO relatable - WOW! Thank you so much for standing up for us highly motivated and collaborative yet anxious folks! I’ve had so many people tell me I will never succeed because I am too polite or anxious. I believe that take is inaccurate and pathetic, I always have.
Jesse's insights on using negative motivators like anxiety and fear as fuel for creativity are incredibly relatable. Creating a focused work environment and prioritizing humility in leadership can lead to more meaningful collaborations and success. 🎬
Inspirational. I'm very fascinated by perceiving anxiety as fuel than a emotion I need to repress. I'd like to embrace and leverage my anxiety.
this comes into my fyp just at the right time. Thank youu, this is exactly the struggle I'm going through and I hope I'll be able to conquer my fear and eventually be like him
Rooting for you!
This is true vulnerability. I appreciate this so much. Really refreshing and beautifully human.
As someone whos suddenly forced to be a manager, this js extremely helpful. Ive been struggling for this new role last month and I think im going to apply this advice. Thanks Jesse!
Have always loved how humble an actor he is
What a legend. So eloquent and precise with his interview. So informative as an artist
Awesome interview! Thank you so much. Starting that we undervalue how incredible a video like this lets you gets close to someone so far from our reach, and now to the point where he kind of makes his anxiety and insecurities feel normal and propelling. Great to see all shapes and flavors of leadership 👌🏽