"If I learned one thing, it is that self-doubt is one of the most destructive forces. It makes you defensive instead of open, reactive instead of active. Self-doubt is consuming and cruel. And my hope today is that we can all collectively agree to ban it. . . . Think to the moments of your life when you forgot to doubt yourself. When you were so inspired that you were just living and creating and working. Pay attention to those moments because they're trying to reach you through those lenses of doubt and trying to show you your potential."

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Source: Super Inspiring Graduation Advice From Frozen Director, Jennifer Lee by Kristin Harris, www.seventeen.com. May 20, 2014.

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Jennifer Lee

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Jennifer Lee is an acclaimed filmmaker known for her work as the director of Disney's 'Frozen', where she explores themes of resilience and creativity.

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