The Comedy Fix Episode 11 - Confidence in Performance
Mar 25, 2021
The hosts dive into the contentious role of confidence in performance. They explore whether confidence is essential or just a delusion that can hinder growth. Chris shares his journey from faking confidence to feeling genuine ease on stage, while Jamie argues that confidence often serves as an ego shield. The discussion highlights the delicate balance needed for effective performance and questions the impact of overconfidence. Ultimately, they emphasize choosing a realistic perspective over blindly building life around confidence.
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Confidence Built By Repetition
- Chris says confidence comes from repetition and accumulated stage time rather than an instant choice.
- He credits thousands of shows for an ease that reduces panic and improves responsiveness on stage.
Faking Confidence Backfired
- Chris admits he once pretended to be confident and came off as cocky at IO, which alienated friends.
- He says the act of faking confidence hid inner anxiety and didn’t truly serve him.
Confidence As An Ego Delusion
- Jamie defines confidence as an ego-driven delusion that claims you can handle unknowns you cannot know.
- He prefers confronting reality and accepting that many performance outcomes truly don't matter.