“As a teenager I was so insecure. I was the type of guy that never fitted in because he never dared to choose. I was convinced I had absolutely no talent at all. For nothing. And that thought took away all my ambition too.”
— Johnny Depp
Simplified Meaning:
When you're young, it's easy to feel doubtful about yourself. In this case, the person talking didn't feel like they belonged anywhere because they never made decisions about their life. This made them believe they weren't good at anything, which crushed any dreams or goals they might have had. Imagine if a student is so unsure of which club to join at school that they end up joining none, thinking they wouldn't do well in any anyway. Over time, this lack of trying leads them to believe they're just not good at anything, affecting their confidence and stopping them from chasing any dreams. A better way to handle this is to take small steps to discover what you enjoy and are good at, even if it means making mistakes along the way; this helps build confidence and sets you on a path to find your unique talents.
