By Margaret Crable — 2021
What do you do when your biggest doubter is yourself?
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“Use only that which works, and take it from any place you can find it.” ~ Bruce Lee The premise of his philosophy was efficiency—complete and utter efficiency of the soul.
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The most brilliant and creative amongst us are sometimes the most troubled, and nowhere is that clearer than in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Writer Emma Warren discusses the ways in which imposter syndrome affected her work and self-image, and explores how people can let go of their own self-doubt and reclaim their power as creators.
very often even the most talented and intelligent artists don’t see their positive qualities and achievements from an objective perspective. They notice their weaknesses and fail to attain their objectives. In my opinion, most artists could use a lesson on how to improve self-esteem.
Artists encounter unique challenges. They are required to continually make new work that feels original and significant, but not too close to that of their peers and predecessors. They encounter public audiences that are quick to deem contemporary art esoteric or absurd.
You have what it takes to make art, if you make the choice to take what it takes. None of us knows whether our work will end up being great or not great, remembered or forgotten.
Today’s research suggests around 70 percent of adults may experience what is now known as “imposter syndrome” or “impostorism” at least once in their lifetime.
There is no magic cure for getting rid of feeling like an impostor, but the good news is that it will wane as you age. In the meantime, there are some tools to help manage the feeling when it starts to rear its ugly head.
Imposter Syndrome is an awful condition to have and can appear at any point during one’s life.
Feeling inadequate and riddled with self-doubt has a positive side.