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You know when you see the preachers down South? And they grab a believer and they go, 'Bwoom! I touch you with the hand of God!' And they believe so strongly, they're on the ground shaking and spitting. And fuck's sake, that's the power of belief. Now, I don't believe in Jesus, but I believe in my performance. And if you can understand that the power of belief is one of the great tools of our time and that a lot of acting comes from it, you can do anything.

Heath Ledger#15

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About this quote

What does it mean?
He compares the power of religious belief to acting, suggesting belief is a tool that enables performance and achievement.
In plain terms
Belief is powerful, like in religion, and actors use it to succeed.
What can you take from it?
Harness belief as a tool to achieve your goals.

Where it applies

  • acting
  • public speaking
  • personal motivation

Putting it to work

  • visualizing success
  • committing to a role
  • building confidence

Questions to consider

  • How does belief influence your performance?
  • What role does faith play in your work?

Another view

Belief without action may not yield results.

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