Episode notes
Have you ever felt like a fraud in your creative journey? Like you're not good enough, not skilled enough, or just plain faking it compared to everyone else? You're not alone.
In this episode, we dig into imposter syndrome: what it is, why it hits creators and makers especially hard, and how you can reframe your mindset to keep moving forward rather than letting that inner critic shut you down.
Topics covered in this episode:
- What imposter syndrome actually is (and the Wikipedia definition that nails it)
- How social media feeds the comparison trap through Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and more
- Personal stories of self-doubt, from freezing up on live streams to second-guessing a woodworking project mid-build
- Why comparing yourself to creators at completely diff ...
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