Imposter syndrome

Who am I to be creative? I can’t make art. I just don’t have much of an imagination.

That little voice in your head telling you that you aren’t good enough is wrong. The people who have told you that your ideas aren’t good don’t matter.

Imposter syndrome runs rampant. I’ve only felt it for short durations in my life but I understand how devastating it can be. To not have faith in yourself in world that doesn’t seem to have faith in you is downright overwhelming.

I don’t have the solution for this this feeling generally. There are far more qualified people to go into the psychology of it. Just know that even if your ideas don’t resonate with some people, they will resonate with the right people. And nothing you do will satisfy that voice in your head so don’t fuss over things if that’s what’s holding you back.

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