Catch Me If You Can: The Unfair Advantage of Overconfidence

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In this video I explore Catch me if you Can the movie that tells the story of Frank Abagnale and his five years of impersonating a lawyer, doctor, pilot and higschool teacher, while also forging and cashing in millions of dollars in checks. Frank’s story turned out to be an inspirational one as he redeemed himself and also turned out to be incredibly talented. In this video I discuss what I consider his strongest attribute, confidence. I discuss how confidence and overconfidence can help you achieve success, make money and get rich. How it is often seen in a negative way but how confidence and ego can actually be a positive.
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[@KhapriSun]

Basically he put all his skill points into charisma and luck

[@xxrickmortyxxx7475]

Pro clubs

[@skullpunch2482]

He also maxed the Moving target perk.

[@sadhours2]

bro he said his reason for doing it was divorce

[@jkb1603]

Why is elder scrolls everywhereeeee

[@alwest4472]

@@jkb1603 it's not even ever scrolls, it's fallout

[@bulldozer8950]

Don’t forget he had the intelligence to back it up. “I studied for the bar exam for 2 weeks and then I passed” clearly he was also insanely smart.

[@javier.alvarez764]

The true definition of being smart is absolutely believing that you could learn, easily understand, memorize, and recall things that you study. If you repeatedly read something you would be able to memorize them.

[@kalstonii]

Bar exam isnt about “intelligence”, its about remembering a lot of law and precedence, and utilizing an impressive amount of niche logic, that rarely is justified in everyday life...then again, if it were easy, we’d all be juris doctorates. But, you can be unsmart and still pass the bar...consider it highly specialized knowledge. Also, JDs dont do academic research, nor do they write dissertations...so...theres that. Its why few lawyers refer to themselves as “Doctor”, though, technically, they are...🤷🏽‍♂️

[@johnhein2539]

He also took it in a state where you could retake it again and again and again with no cap. He basically figured out the frequently asked question and eventually nailed it. They’ve since updated it.

[@chickencamp7154]

and WHEN he took the exam , doesnt matter? tests get harder over time, as more discoveries are made etc.

[@ConfusedGeriatric]

kalstonii you’re conflating being intelligent and being smart. Intelligence is literally what you described, being able to memorise and using logic.

[@theegg2997]

“To tell a lie requires that one first knows the truth... To bullshit requires no such conviction”

[@jared8515]

thank you egg

[@boass]

Much obliged egg

[@hawtsauce2471]

What you egg

[@mikedaskalakis5006]

@@hawtsauce2471 *he stabs him

[@baltulielkungsgunarsmiezis9714]

No. You do not need to know the truth to lie. If what you say is falsehood and you yourself have good reason to suspect so than you are lying. If you know the truth but chose to not say it but instead remain scilent that is also a form of lying.

[@poisenbery]

"I didnt cheat. I studied for 2 weeks and I passed." Fml that hurt me to hear

[@colew.7051]

poisenbery That was played up for the movie. In reality, he studied for six months and passed on his third attempt. That’s still extremely impressive though.

[@aurelianspodarec2629]

@@colew.7051 Gotta consider he learned a lot while flying ironically lol most likley

[@ricoco7891]

poisenbery Honestly there's a lot of things played up in the movie, the reality was a lot more tame and normal, still impressive but not nearly as much. Basically this story got the Hollywood treatment, not to mention that there was some doubt cast on the legitimacy of the more impressive claims as they were never confirmed. Not saying it never happened, but don't base your worth on an amped up, exaggerated story that even in its original form had some sort of doubt over it.

[@aurelianspodarec2629]

@@ricoco7891 So what. In fact, this has recently happen a few years back again, the dude got caught.

[@ricoco7891]

@@aurelianspodarec2629 what recently happened a few years back?

[@yoyo5441]

This is what I tell all my friends, I just pretend its gonna work out and that I can do something and I swear it works most of the time

[@nerychristian]

People confuse staying calm with confidence.

[@gordieevans2263]

Fr in school before any exam I used to just sit and listen to people stress out about failing despite having studied enough and being prepared. Meanwhile I hardly studied for one exam in all of high school but I just never stressed once, and never doubted that I would get whatever mark I wanted and even if I didn’t get that mark it usually turned out fine for me and not so fine for them

[@0715yt]

@@nerychristian they often do go hand in hand though

[@titrationscaresme2886]

If you look confident and walk twards employees only sections you pretty much always get in

[@gordieevans2263]

Owen Waugh true lol. I was volounteering at the grey cup game and there was a vip section down bellow right near the field. Got in, got food and had a great time

[@CaptainSinbad]

One of my favorite movies. Great vid :)

[@storytellers1]

Just to warn you, my next vid is gonna be about you haha

[@danipading1920]

Great to see you here

[@joshdunham7167]

@@storytellers1 holy shit.

[@vve2059]

Yay

[@exitoemprendedor3094]

Is this a crossover episode?

[@ofc.vaughan2871]

More like the Un-fair advantage of looking like Leonardo DiCaprio

[@der_hergeht]

That was a movie. You can see the real Frank in this video. He's not hideous or something like that, but he is not a Leonardo...

[@DerHalbeEuro]

Nah, i know a few people who dresses and acts like something they are not. Pretend to be wealthy or a certain class but are in reality nothing special...

[@benallen4980]

TheHabuma He was much better looking when he was younger if I understand correctly

[@patrickchoque7720]

Reality Cheque well yes that, though without with the pseudosciencey soy stuff, any perceived difference from that shit is negligible and just used as an excuse by lazy people. Anyway oat milk is much nicer.

[@panoskimpouropoulos249]

Patrick C.J. Almond milk is also good

[@Pond721]

I am a full believer in fake it till you make it. I've faked confidence for so long and am now far more confident than I used to be

[@ak123jid2]

Me too mate. I’m currently 22, recently graduated with a masters and apparently every junior software engineer role I applied for needed experience. As soon I lied about my experience jobs have been flooding my way. In a couple of months I work for as data warehouse engineer.

[@ak123jid2]

Garz hence why it’s fake it till you make it. Once you make it you’ll start learning about the roles and about the business within. It goes a long way made

[@Pond721]

@@conter888 And I can easily avoid self important twats like you.

[@rhaenentargaryen9996]

BULLSHIT! The truth is always shining through. even if you lie about yourself or act a certain way, this is actually saying much more about you and your character than the content of your statements. Your intentions will always shine through, eventually, and people will say more about you than any word ever could.

[@BookofProverbs]

Ak/123 Jid I don’t respect people who lie

[@BehindtheCurtain]

People seek out affirmation so they can remain comfortable. People who lack confidence are often drawn to literature that talks about the virtue of controlling their ego because this isn't something they have a problem with. While it is true that controlling ego can be beneficial, the person who lacks self confidence needs to first focus on building an ego at all, before they should worry about over-correcting.

[@alexg1686]

Spot on

[@theodorus956]

what does it mean building an ego? can u explain bro?

[@aizenvader6025]

yes please explain, i need to know

[@lordescanor8232]

@@theodorus956 It means ur build ur own world in ur head and as an result u can make ur own rules and ur vision what u are and what u are gonna become

[@cherrydevon]

love this

[@elijahsydney]

All of my big career moves came as a result of faking my CV. The weird thing is, once you start doing something, you become an expert. There are so many jobs out there that nearly anyone could do, if they were only given a chance. But since no one gives you a chance, the only way in is to fake it.

[@jenniferhodgson1114]

Loved the movie and video. Couldn't possibly get away with it now with the internet etc but Frank actually doesn't agree with graphics and printers being so good.

[@aloysiuscastillo8740]

Has it worked out for you? I wanna do that but fear the repercussions of telling a lie I can't back up.

[@westham5370]

@@aloysiuscastillo8740 There won't be any serious repercussions. Don't overhype your lies too much as well

[@susen98]

could you give an example ? I would like to try it too 😆

[@alekvassinskiy1286]

what jobs did you apply for bro, what did you do?

[@jmalmsten]

As they say. "Dress for the job you want, not the job you have."

[@threethrushes]

Have you just quantum-leaped from the 1950s?

[@threethrushes]

@@christopherjackson3455 I guess it's a thing then. I'm British and we are generally quite unstuffy, particularly compared to previous generations. If the situation warrants it, I can tie my own bow tie for a black tie ball. However, I haven't needed to do that since for several years. "Clothes make the man" is a pernicious, meaningless statement - fake news, using today's parlance - generated by tailors centuries ago. I can put a trident on my chest; I can wear the uniform of a SEAL, but I won't be a SEAL. I'd be an imposter. No, clothes do not make the man. Character, and character alone, makes the man. And no amount of fine clothes can hide poor character.

[@kalstonii]

jmalmsten so...dress like zuckerburg 🤔

[@Trevco]

Great quote

[@CameraMystique]

I work from home. Good advice, I'll switch to Armani pajamas.

[@fnfallout5664]

Overconfidence, aka Charisma 100

[@rafael9921]

Not realy🤦🏽‍♂️

[@fnfallout5664]

@@rafael9921 Yes really.

[@rafael9921]

Charisma is how someone is interesting, and type of 'misterious' you feel Charisma to someone when you wonna find out more about them, confidence is just a abondec mindset " if she dont like me the next Girl will"

[@fnfallout5664]

@@rafael9921 Thanks for the knowledge bomb but r/wooosh.

[@je.m3320]

@@rafael9921 yes it is

[@juliettedemaso7588]

I think the point is to use this kind of confidence for good; temperately. And constantly be observant and learn. In these cases we are mistaking ego for competence. The truth is, Frank was competent, eager to acquire new skills and knowledge.

[@kakerake6018]

@jay ok boomer

[@dsourcherry]

Frank was a competent con artist/impersonator, not a competent teacher, doctor, or pilot. Being observant and ready to learn doesn’t magically give him the skills necessary for these specialized professions.

[@jasperl9290]

@jay he passed the bar with a reported few days of studying. That seems very competent

[@joshmoritty]

@jay Sounds like someone got scammed by Frank.

[@Alistair]

​@@jasperl9290 exactly "Being observant and ready to learn doesn’t magically give him the skills necessary for these specialized professions." Lol. Duh. But it does enable you to learn the skills necessary. Being a teacher isn't an especially specialised profession btw, most people are able to pass on things they know without much trouble.

[@dp2.0official49]

I seemed to lose confidence over the years, which may seem illogical. I was overconfident at 18, being unaware of my shortcomings. Getting knowledge, experience and skill I kept realizing how much more I have to learn. I have been humbled a couple of times down the road. I guess one has to get to the point where they accept all about themselves, know their worth but also stay modest and grateful.

[@aml-zq5mc]

You were arrogant back then. you have true confidence now because youre aware of your shortcomings but know that you can learn from your mistakes and use it to your advantage for your growth

[@hellodumplings8564]

No

[@ObviusRetard]

I guess dunning krueger strikes again

[@Alistair]

you frame it as losing confidence, but if you look at it another way it's just gaining wisdom

[@winingtheday]

Same here

[@filmphilosophy4668]

The tragic thing is, he's still just a broken kid behind the convincing facade.

[@seditt5146]

Who isn't? He just managed to make something out of it.

[@koala_8027]

@@seditt5146 That hit me hard

[@mrcage5317]

Nobody really grows up, you just learn to deal with all sorts of stuff. Deep inside, everyone is still a kid.

[@tarkamlokar9709]

@@seditt5146 Plenty of people aren't broken children behind a convincing facade. People with a good upbringing often have a solid foundation and act honestly.

[@seditt5146]

@@tarkamlokar9709 Ok cool. And you are looking or validation from me because...?

[@matthewcahill4475]

It's like the line from the end of megamind Megamind - "Oh your a villan, just not a super one" Titan - "what's the difference?" Megamind - "Presentation!"

[@Lollaksyotuube]

you're*

[@gentlemandog4985]

@@Lollaksyotuube Metrosity

[@LW-ng1fl]

Why did I read this as predestination ??

[@matthewcahill4475]

@@gentlemandog4985 *picks up phone Oloh

[@its_drez]

*Tighten

[@AB-su7jt]

The unfair advantage of looking like prime Leo

[@armands3153]

I concur.

[@phantomdancer3279]

its based on a real story and the guy didnt look as good i can tell you that, real smart guy though.

[@nonameman7114]

shut up i am awesome to add to this, standards were a lot different back then.

[@mangutero12]

I've been told by many women my age that I'm pretty attractive and I still don't have a girlfriend or any friends. Looks aren't everything.

[@Dan_Kanerva]

@@mangutero12 looks arent everythign but they are most of it... if i go to flirt with people at the beach , don't go acting like the charisma of a Brad Pitt looking guy is gonna compare to my charisma being an average looking Joe

[@pancake4061]

I actually inadvertently did something of a similar vein when I expressed so much casual confidence that people would start asking me for help on things I couldn't do. It wasn't even bragging, I would tell them I had no clue what was going on and they'd still ask for my assistance.

[@user-do5zk6jh1k]

I realized that too. It's annoying when you get to a job and they have so much hope that you know how to do it, but you just don't. You just have to tell them that you don't know it yet, but you can learn.

[@Carbon2861996]

I once had a boost of overconfidence during my job interview and I got it even though I must have been the worst for the job. :D Anyway I got fired two months later.

[@westham5370]

What job and why

[@_invincibella]

This is so true in business. "Even when you are ready, you can never be fully prepared." "No matter how well we prepare, we will still feel this doubt, this fear of letting others down, when we step outside of our comfort zone."

[@yoyo5441]

Everyone needs to love themselves more and see their skill set honestly as shown in the movie and from.the real life story, It changes your life

[@Alistair]

not everyone, but a lot of people sure. Some people love themselves far too much

[@JosefZeethuven]

whats the movie called?

[@JosefZeethuven]

nvm

[@potatoplanet7300]

@@JosefZeethuven catch me if you can

[@brry8729]

he's too good that even i was so convinced he was the sub teacher for a minute

[@obidasauceman6140]

This is basically “fake it till you make it” the movie lmao

[@timbuckthe2nd642]

Having the confidence to do shit like this is mindboggling

[@OMGmyFACE]

Confidence is a skill like dancing. Some people are already great at it or don't care if they look stupid and just get better because they're doing it anyway and the rest of us are on the fence about lessons or getting mad at practice going shitty.

[@SquareSquirels]

Your titles are always 10/10

[@storytellers1]

Thanks!

[@markant9534]

@@storytellers1 How about a new title about over confidence incelebrities in real life?

[@Bulbophile]

not. what was the advantage for overlyconfident nasa? they had to fake the moon landings

[@jellehosselaar2916]

Peter D- I read titties, this is what quarantine does to you

[@personalsigh]

I read this just as Jennifer Garner appeared in the video and misread what you wrote

[@nflatei0n967]

"if you act like you belong no one questions you" - my ass skipping classes acting like I was supposed to be where I was

[@ZomboidMania]

I do that sometimes, and usually get away with it

[@jmalmsten]

I remember a bit in A Scanner Darkly, the movie version, where they talk about con men. They modified it a bit from the book to be more current but it made me think about the art differently. In it they bring up a guy famous for being a con man (probably based on the exploits of Abigail). But his real con was hat he never actually was a con man. He just wanted the fame of being a con man. So he went around talking about the cons and scams and writing books about his adventures getting famous. A kind of double con. He got the fame and glory and attention without actually having to break all the laws and do all the damage that a real con artist had to do. It really fits in a movie where a drug enforcer is so deep undercover that he is tasked with investigating the prime suspect... That is his own junkie alter ego, but since the system is so deeply set up to protect his identity he cannot reveal his conundrum to his superiors. A bit like if Batman is talking to Gordon about a case where all evidence points towards the culprit being Bruce Wayne. Batman has to investigate Bruce even though he knows fully well from the start that he did not do it.

[@russelljazzbeck]

Love that analogy, what a fantastic movie.

[@AraniaTwoFer]

"Always remind Yourself that overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer."

[@gaiusjuliuscaesar3808]

Oh you little shit, you made me want to play Darkest Dungeon

[@sevinarkal5942]

Gaius Julius Caesar how about darkest dungeon 2

[@steliee]

I looove this quote

[@ThaRealSunGod]

so is life itself, a shame

[@kalstonii]

Arania TwoFer and so is being a doormat all ones life....”i have been a rich man and ive been a poor man, and i choose to be rich. When i have to confront my problems, i pull up in the back of a limo wearing a $3000 suit...”

[@sophiasuerth1964]

this movie is a visual representation of the saying “fake it until you make it”, which is a great motto to live by!

[@zach2011w]

My mantra when interviewing for jobs was “Fake it till you make it”. I struggled with confidence, especially after my first interview. I still repeat it whenever I’m down or questioning myself. I think I’ve done a good job misleading people, including myself, about how capable I really am.

[@TehButterflyEffect]

Indeed. I was able to get a better job than I've ever had because I realized about five minutes into the interview that I had nothing to lose. I didn't need the job, I was already employed in a job I liked. That (and God) gave me the confidence I needed to slam dunk the interview.

[@Rupsyy]

Plot twist: He faked going to prison so that the FBI would hire him afterwards.

[@resurrectionx5952]

Man that's some chess piece thinking there 😉

[@masomamakes2004]

Everytime I remember this movie it just fucking drill in how amazing of an actor Leo Decaprio is omg I love him

[@Dante9345]

Over-confidence is a mans equivalent to a women’s looks.

[@RodaRora]

Not really. There are so many men that are successful because of their looks - that's not exclusive to women.

[@Dante9345]

Pigeon Princess The truly successful ones never rely on just one aspect of themselves.

[@RodaRora]

@@Dante9345 sure, same with over- confidence, same with men and women. No point in making the argument about gender.

[@arxsvz8190]

@@RodaRora Yeah but most women have an easier time relying on looks than most man. And men have a more innate ability to have more self confidence if they put in the time as woman do with looks. They can have both for both genders but I believe the point that is being made is that a man's confidence is similar to a woman's beauty in society, and it's role in attracting the opposite sex and gaining respect/praise from the same sex.

[@jmalmsten]

The detracting factor to that statement is that because of inhereted standards a good looking woman can often end up get stuck being viewed only as a good looking woman. A con man (or woman) can get way further than a woman with only pleasing shapes. Of course the two are not mutually exclusive. Since beauty can be a real force multiplier for a con artist. Really, anything that distracts from the often obvious in hindsight flaws in the con will be used by an trade professional.

[@Meewee466]

i tested this with my friend and just walked confidently while just holding a 2x4 plank with him in places we really shouldn't be and no one even questioned why we were there

[@Gabriel_F4924]

That last message when you accept an opportunity even if you aren't sure you are ready I can confirm that actually not doing so is what makes people dissapointed. I'm a nursing student and I had no idea what i was doing in the first few months. I was scared to try things, you know practical things and things didn't go well for me at the time. 1 year later when I was asked If I wanted to try something i've never done before... I said YES and did it impecably. I still have a lot to learn but trying to do some things without overthinking about the consequences goes a long way. Of course there needs to be a balance.

[@robertoszczecin]

The real Frank Abagnale eventually helped to catch those who were inspired by his story..

[@Pes._]

like a true con man.

[@josephforest7605]

Check him out on Wikipedia and please do not be let down .Alan C Logan investigated him and yes Frank is a liar , his entire story is a lie .

[@ogarrt]

@@josephforest7605 “Wikipedia” “his whole story is lies” ahh what an amazing source you’ve provided

[@pandaitis4157]

@@ogarrt Wikipedia is drenched in citations from the investigations of a number of journalists lol. it's far more trustworthy than random KZbin videos mate

[@mbryson2899]

I have often bluffed my way into situations I wanted and out of situations I didn't want. Confidence goes a long, long way.

[@sungibatman1996]

“I’m Allen, Barry Allen.”

[@seaque.]

it was a huge risk really. What if he reads comics...

[@matheen8574]

Im getting FLASHbacks

[@nicolasgiaconia8051]

And I am the fastest man alive

[@legacylifestyle3329]

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[@theflash9735]

To the outside world, I'm an ordinary forensic scientist

[@paulalingalan6892]

Confidence is a super power, If you start believing in yourself magic will start to happen

[@howmathematicianscreatemat9226]

Provided, of course, that we are talking about people with an IQ of at least 100. people below an 83 are not even allowed to shoot for the USA in a Military training camp...

[@paulalingalan6892]

@@howmathematicianscreatemat9226 if you think you cant do it yur brain will stop working and just give up, if you think you can do it your brain works and even if you fail if you keep going someday youll achieve it.

[@Palmoleify]

@@howmathematicianscreatemat9226 This is the most cringe thing I have ever read in my life. People who actually give a fuck about IQ are genuinely retarded

[@howmathematicianscreatemat9226]

@@Palmoleify okay, mate. 100 years of psychology research you just successfully refuted. Congrats, my man.

[@Palmoleify]

@@howmathematicianscreatemat9226 ungabunga I have big IQ to boost my ego and make me feel better for my own self insignificance, lmao grow up xd

[@openkeyz937]

Real confidence comes from knowing who you are and having high moral standards and values and living it. The pseudo confidence that Frank had will ultimately catch up with you, make you unhappy and ultimately lead to disaster.

[@Ellifmusic]

%100

[@Ellifmusic]

This pseudo confidence will take you far in the matrix and will never bring any fulfillment just like the rest of the material things most people wanna achive

[@jameymurray71]

the advantages of overconfidence are not worth the inevitable downfall when the facade ends for those who have no real skills

[@lukeo2982]

Funny enough, overconfidence can lead to opportunities to learn real skills, something which maybe wouldn't have been possible if you didnt have overconfidence

[@jimothyworldbuilding3664]

He was also extremely intelligent. He studied for that test for 2 weeks and passed, and knew exactly how to act to get through life (quick thinking and adaptability are forms of intelligence).

[@josephforest7605]

It never happened , it was just a story , Alan C Logan investigated Frank's claims they are all lies. Also Wikipedia tells his true life story of stealing from peoples homes and petty shop lifting .

[@jelleposthuma8786]

@@josephforest7605 yeah that is right

[@allsystemsgootechaf9885]

@@josephforest7605 lmao X to doubt

[@emmanueloshaddai3259]

I'd like to think that ego and confidence aren't the same and that humility can do exist with confidence. Especially if we understand that confidence isn't knowing that we cannot fail, but instead that we will always rise up.

[@MajorBuzzKill]

He has said that teh reason he ahd all that confidence, no conscience and thought he could get away with all of it was because he was a teenager. He didnt think rationally " oh i surely cant make people believe im a doctor " he believed he could do anything and get away with it like a dream, like a teenager.

[@DudeWatIsThis]

12:10 He doesn't seem confident at all when trying to sell us that service.

[@giannivandenbosch7864]

After seeing this movie, i used the techniques to get free things. Lets say it worked. Free drinks, free coupons, free food Even getting an internship and job. As long as you don’t lie on paper, you’re always good.

[@AbhijeetSingh-lf3uu]

can you please elaborate how?

[@illosovic]

@@AbhijeetSingh-lf3uu nah just trust him bro

[@user-fd4pi1ls6b]

Ay g how did u do that?

[@-grey]

Wait, Frank is the con-man when he needs to lie about his age just to get paid more for the same work? Seems justified to me.

[@shenkichin6295]

No, Frank is the con-man when he forges and cashes millions of dollars of checks lol

[@-grey]

@@shenkichin6295 He is so representative of the system that he could have tried to get a government bail-out when he failed. He was just fighting fire with fire, yet the feds hated the player ofc.

[@shenkichin6295]

@@-grey dont let the movie romanticize him. If you look into the real frank abignales story, he has a lot of the signs of a pathological liar, many of his stories dont add up or are directly contradicted by evidence, etc. He is a classic con man. Sure he was smart enough that he COULD have worked, but it was easier not to.

[@kaanerisgen]

@@shenkichin6295 He's not romanticizing him. Stop pasting phrases you saw in some earlier comment. He is pointing towards the sad fact that the system itself is just as ridiculous as Frank's "career".

[@shenkichin6295]

@@kaanerisgen Nobody is pasting anything, idiot. Sorry that you are so unused to forming your own opinion that it blows your mind when somebody else does. He is romanticizing him. He literally just defended Frank defrauding millions of dollars. The system is not as ridiculous as Frank's crime spree. If he wanted to, he could have done legit work. Like most criminals, he just wanted to steal. Frank had no problem stealing from the average person or putting people in danger to live his lifestyle. When you grow up, maybe you will stop looking up to criminals who went to prison. The entire point of the movie and Frank's story in the first place is that a life of crime is lonely, dangerous, and irresponsible. You idiots use it as a pedestal for your ridiculous "Oh my god, the system is so unfair :( Im working at mcdonalds but im so smart." platform.

[@MrChristianandstuff]

Look up what frank looked like at 18 and you’ll see why he was able to get away with all this

[@divik_es]

Frank who?? Filthy Frank?

[@r0n1n-]

@@divik_es Same person 😃

[@cornbreadpelicanundertake]

@@divik_es ey b0ss

[@failedGraphics]

but he didn't get away with it...

[@s.a.8548]

@@failedGraphics *As long as he did

[@hermanomark]

Frank Abagnale is somewhat my inspiration on over coming my social anxiety.

[@shawncook323]

This guy took "fake it till you make it“ to heart…

[@ahmadhadder9834]

Here is something better, being confident and being great at what you do, not one without the other, or at the very least being who you truly are without hurting anyone

[@nmarrs8539]

Honestly Frank was right all it really takes is confidence and you can walk out the door with the mark patting you on the back, opening the door for you. Adapt, improvise, and overcome.

[@ZeroGarz]

The dumb shit is that people need to explain HOW confidence is gained. True (true meaning consistent across time for the multitude of human beings and their generations) confidence is gained through the careful cultivation of competence.

[@Dr.Oppenheimer-Style]

1:06 I have to correct you on this, he spent 6 months in a Swedish prison, not in a Swiss prison

[@redjux04]

A pewdiepie moment right there

[@Dr.Oppenheimer-Style]

@@redjux04 but don't do the bridge

[@redjux04]

השם שלי יכול להיות ג 'ק he is swiss without the n word pass

[@Dr.Oppenheimer-Style]

@@redjux04 PEWWWWWWWDIEEEEPIEEEE

[@mikkelrolsson]

Bro... I stopped halfway through this video and watched the movie, holy fuck I'm glad I did that. Ngl one of the best films I've ever seen

[@unionoftruth9232]

The voice/lip sync at the :50 second mark is sublime. Thank you :)

[@Ikaros23]

people often cant tell the difference of narcissism and confidence. In real confidence there is a skill behind, in narcissism there is no skill... just the confidence. And most people are naive and greedy and want something for nothing, so they get hustled by the narcissist/confidenceman... And the NEVER learn

[@rasmussyrjala1370]

There is more differences, you can see narcism after a while of how malicious they act, confident people respect others.

[@josht5453]

That is absolutely NOT the definition of narcissism. The difference between narcissism and confidence has absolutely nothing to do with skill. Narcissism is a diagnosable disorder and refers to excessive admiration for oneself. Confidence is just having trust and faith in yourself to do something. Narcissistic people can absolutely be skilled, they are just selfish and self focused. Quit making up definitions

[@johnrockwell5834]

SO narcissism is charismatic.

[@josht5453]

Lucy Smith ok so? When did i disagree with that? The original commentor said the difference between the two is skill and no skill. Which isnt true thats all i said

[@johnrockwell5834]

@@josht5453 Excessive admiration of oneself looks like confidence despite what you said.

[@Schmosbyy]

This will always be one of my favourite movies

[@betheperfectteam7261]

This is the video I just listened with closed eyes,,,this is self-help audiobook itself...thank you so much for inspiring me...

[@thecoolwaffle4908]

This video was very well put together. Title, editing, script and all.

[@whoawatts6410]

i legit just watch 2 hours and 20 minutes movie and comeback to this video

[@darykinnaman2319]

I was homeless at 16 and I did some things I am not proud of. I joined the Army and that got me on a better path. I am also smart but I never figured out how use it like Abagnale, I always just worked hard.

[@seriousguy2160]

How did u managed to joined the army? Your just 16 at that time.

[@Quincy1055]

@@seriousguy2160He never said he joined the Army at 16. Use some common sense. That means he either enlisted at 17 with his parents' signature, or waited until he was 18.

[@marcusaurelius8949]

Brilliant video. Extreme self-belief is key... knowing that you can handle the situation no matter what. Maybe that's a bit arrogant and egotistical, but it's also how the greatest leaders in history have accomplished things nobody else thought possible. For another example of a highly confident guy who accomplished incredible things with his confidence, Jerry Weintraub's autobiography "When I Stop Talking You'll Know I'm Dead" is filled with gold nuggets on this.

[@equilibrium_69]

My favorite film of all time. Perfectly balanced in every way, but brilliant.

[@nuibui6667]

I always say what happens to you depends 10% on skill, 20% on luck and 70% on confidence.

[@benjaminbriggs2130]

I feel like DiCaprio actually has the confidence to do this ngl

[@connornyhan]

Now I want to go rewatch this film.

[@swift7493]

I'm just as honest as possible. I do have a certain skill set, but I suck at other things. I don't deny, or try to go around it, I embrace it. Many people will be suprised by your confidence to speak so freely about your shortcomings/flaws.

[@OpelsiSq]

that movie was a huge inspiration in my life (to do good things of course)

[@zemariagp]

"an airline pilot, a doctor and EVEN a lawyer" not sure if if follow your hard to impersonate scale here.

[@josephforest7605]

His story is turning out to be a hoax , check Wikipedia and Alan C Logans investigation of Frank Abagnale .

[@ss-vt6sn]

The base thing that made him successful was his hard work ; beside that LITTLE THINGS such : appearance, planning, mistakes or even bad decisions (experiences) ; push him forward to achieve what he wants . Great video and analyze by the way 👍🏻

[@CallumIsOK]

Frank Abagnale gave a talk at my school. It was great

[@OzzyCat16]

Run run run as fast as you can; you can’t catch me, I’m the confidence man

[@bellapagan3989]

when you were supposed to do this show for your spring musical and it got postponed cause of corona

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[@abdullahyahya2471]

This is actually what I was finding for. ❤️

[@shader26]

As a kid I read also about one called “the great imposter” (was also a movie starring Tony Curtis which was very good” and if I recall his name was something like Frank Denamara. This was way before Abignale. He also posed as a doctor and even operated, a prison warden, and many other professions. Very similar story so folks interested in Frank might check out the great imposter too!

[@kushmic]

cant believe mid 20s dicaprio could play a teenager so perfectly

[@clkgenius]

Dutch accent recognized . Great video and channel buddy. Ga zo door.

[@thasheep9640]

Na het lezen het hitte de dutch accent lol

[@rahuljobanputra5448]

This channel is empowering. Love it.

[@adamputtergill]

Those scrubs clips just made my day, best show there is!!

[@acadia5898]

i have to watch it again

[@doncualexandru3931]

over-confidence is a slow and insidious killer

[@adio8824]

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[@doncualexandru3931]

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[@kalebbruwer]

7:55 Humility is very useful for building your skills, but confidence is good for actually applying it. Your skillset doesn't speak for itself if nobody's watching, so sometimes you need to do that part yourself.

[@papamcc9046]

I needed this vid for my job interview tomorrow

[@nyzerix4009]

So basically the order of most important thing for success are: 1. luck 2. charisma 3. smart 4. hard work

[@lordescanor8232]

put smart and hard work together and u have it

[@awildfilingcabinet6239]

If there’s one thing I learned from school, it’s that you don’t need to actually know anything. If you’re confident enough you can bullshit anything, and if you’re confident enough, people will believe you.

[@samik83]

How did that work out in math class?

[@awildfilingcabinet6239]

@@samik83 well, I have absolutely no clue what I'm doing in calc but I'm still passing tests. I actually have no clue what's happening, I just use a calculator and get lucky

[@catalyst3713]

That only gets you so far with gullible people. Competent people will quickly call you out on your bulllshit.

[@rainbowspork]

@@catalyst3713 You'd be surprised at how stupid people are

[@javier.alvarez764]

Actually the same thing is in getting hired on jobs. You just be overconfident and you will get hired. Best way to describe it is "fake it till you make it".

[@seres-de-luz]

We play not to be loose instead of be playing to win. That one hit hard.

[@HePrime34]

Good thing he has people telling him whats wrong and whats right.

[@nerychristian]

It is better to have many friends than to have money. If you are ever in trouble, you'll have people to help you. Having many friends will make you confident.

[@rechtsextremistenmussmanmi184]

Great video! Have you guys considered doing an analysis on "Nocturnal Animals", "stay" or "mother!"?

[@Chubbytiger74]

Love the Scrubs references, especially that episode. It has a great message and is way more serious then most of the series

[@aruko8413]

I absolutely agree In 6th grade I had a buddy who convinced me with such confidence that he was in the school football (not rugby) I was so surprised he was lying the entire time, confidence is truly key

[@djibrine]

Damn I just realized I've been doing this in terms of my soccer ability. Future Ballon D'Or winner here btw

[@VodkaHellstorm]

This dude beat the system. In my opinion, that makes him a hero.

[@porkerpete7722]

He beat the system by working in the police force?

[@juanestebanparraparra8531]

Pretty good video man! Thanks, you just made me watch the whole movie just to have a better undestanding haha

[@tulaybalkan6007]

I loved that Video and the message! Nice done🤗

[@sarahogborn8024]

Great video as always, mate! I always look forward to your uploads!

[@storytellers1]

Thank you it's appreciated!

[@markant9534]

@@storytellers1 How do you fel Jack Nicholson`s protrayals of over confident characters?

[@newyorkpotioncastle]

True confidence is writing a check for $100,000 knowing you have it in the bank

[@TuanRyuJin]

Some good points here! Thanks for this one.

[@vipwolf8971]

The video was so good that I forgot to read the comments.. so I came back for it.