Ever grappled with the feeling that your work isn't up to par? You're not alone. Let's delve into the depths of self-doubt, explore its roots, and discover effective strategies to overcome this crippling mindset and regain confidence in your work.
Self-doubt is not a cost you have to pay to become better
It is part of the creative process for anyone who creates things consistently
- Everyone deals with self doubt at some point in their lives
- James Clear wrote for a year before publishing his first article on JamesClear.com because he wanted to get his thoughts down and felt like he needed to write
- As he developed an audience, he noticed that he began judging his work
- In the beginning, he was just happy to get the ideas down on paper, but now he felt like they had to be “good” ideas
The Inner Game of Tennis
Ambition and contentment are not opposites
- We often make the mistake of thinking that they are incompatible
- Experts tell us to be mindful, focused on the present, and content with our lives regardless of the results
- On the other hand, successful people outwork everyone else, that we must never be satisfied, and that complacency is undesirable
Is Self-Doubt Required for Success?
Deliberate practice is what makes you better
- Every outcome you can achieve is simply a point along the spectrum of repetitions and time
- Release the desire to define yourself as good or bad
- If you haven’t reached a particular point yet, there is no need to judge yourself because of it
