What Hollywood’s Biggest Stars Know About “Healthy Arrogance”—And How You Can Use It

A top film producer reveals the mindset that fuels success and how to apply it to your own life.

Right now, the biggest stars in the world are squeezing into designer gowns and tuxes, getting ready for this weekend’s 97th Academy Awards. But what really sets these Hollywood elites apart—not just from other actors, but from the rest of us? Sure, talent helps. And above-average looks don’t hurt. But the real secret might be confidence — the ability to walk into any room, command attention, and believe in their own success—long before anyone else does.

Will Packer, one of Hollywood’s most successful producers, has seen firsthand how the biggest names in the industry harness confidence to turn dreams into reality. Drawing on his work with stars like Kevin Hart and Paul Walker, he’s written a New York Times bestseller that breaks down the art of “healthy arrogance” and shows how you can use it to level up your own career and life. Here are his key insights: