‘Don’t carry baggage of my success in another country’: When Priyanka Chopra said she’s self-assured enough to take auditions in Hollywood; how to emulate her confidence

This isn’t just about acting. It’s about having the courage to start over without letting your past define your present — something many struggle with. Whether you’re changing careers, moving cities, or simply trying something new, this mindset matters.

Priyanka also credits her upbringing for how she approaches work: “I don’t have an ego that operates before my job. I’m very professional. My father was in the military, and he taught me the value of discipline… not taking for granted what you have been given.”

She adds, “I feel very, very blessed every single day for the life that I have been able to build. I know I have worked hard every single day, put my head down, dodged the bullets, and just focused on my job… and you look back and you realise that you created a legacy for yourself and didn’t waste your time on anything else.”

Priyanka also credits her upbringing for how she approaches her work: “I don’t have an ego that operates before my job. (Source-Instagram/ @vogueindia)

How can we take a page from Priyanka’s book?

Counselling psychologist Srishti Vatsa explains that confidence like Priyanka’s isn’t about already being successful — it’s about how you build yourself along the way.

“Some people grow up hearing ‘I’m proud of you’ no matter what. Others grow up needing to earn every bit of approval. That shapes how we show up. But as adults, we get to rewire that. Like Priyanka said, she didn’t carry the weight of her past success when she auditioned in Hollywood. That kind of self-assurance doesn’t come from fame. It comes from doing the work, failing, trying again, and showing up anyway. Every time you do the hard thing without needing applause, you build that confidence.”

Whether you’re entering a new industry or starting something from scratch, remind yourself: you’re allowed to begin again — with humility, discipline, and a quiet confidence that doesn’t need to shout.