Yass! Exactly this! I work to help folks overcome imposter syndrome and it's really quite complex. It's not a case of "get over yourself!" Or "get on with it!"

If people could just shake it off, or wish it away, it wouldn't really be the problem that it is. This deep-seated self doubt keeps creatives from doing their job... creating!

Not everybody is going to like you or like your work. I always say, "You can be the ripest, juiciest, sweetest peach in the box. Some people just don't like peaches."

Although self esteem comes inherently from the "self," the dynamics of comparison, competition, and criticism can stop you in your tracks if you don't know how to mitigate them.

I salute your article... so much truth and compassion... thank you!