Feel like an imposter?
There's actually a "thing" called "impostor syndrome". The term was coined in 1978 and is described as a feeling of "phoniness in people who believe they are not intelligent, capable, or creative - despite evidence of achievement." Basically they feel like frauds despite evidence of success. Here are some things you can do to battle impostor syndrome: Start by acknowledging it. Recognize and acknowledge these feeling when they emerge. Once you know what it feels like, you'll have an easier time overcoming it. Change your mental programming. Realize that what you're feeling isn't founded on anything real. Feelings of inadequacy are in your head. Instead of thinking, "I don't know how to do this.", why not tell yourself, "I'm still learning, but I'll figure it out." Realize you aren't perfect. NO ONE IS! (Neither am I apparently, no matter how many times I tell my wife I am.) If you wait for your ideas to b...