# Day 3: 🧠 Camera Confidence Is All About Mindset  ## Metadata - Author: [[Ali Abdaal]] - Full Title: Day 3: 🧠 Camera Confidence Is All About Mindset - Category: #articles - Summary: Yeah, some people are naturally more engaging, but for most of us it’s mainly a case of bringing a growth mindset each time we press record, and knowing that if we keep showing up we can only get better. ## Highlights - Lots of us have some kind of perfectionism struggles, and they hold us back from moving forwards. Vulnerability expert Brene Brown says that “in striving for excellence, perfectionism is not the path, but the greatest barrier,” because “perfectionism is a function of shame.” ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hdkm1gneqbmgtr6wd99vysa7)) - Before you next film, try to actively recall these statements: • The best thing I have to offer is myself. • Everyone is a beginner to start with. • There’s no such thing as perfect. • The camera is my friend (lol). ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hdkm3evm1qakdstd85mfhwap))