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I think most of us still in this business regularly feel a mix of impostor syndrome or not measuring up. Even when you make Full! Something about the sheer personal nature of the job - it really is your work under analysis, your argument, your insights. It’s exhausting.
For me, the conflation of one's work and self-worth was one of the hardest things. I'm not sure if I find it heartening or disheartening to hear you express a similar sentiment!
It is the reality of many people in creative professions I think. Certainly I think it’s probably worse for my friends who became musicians, comedians, writers, etc. But maybe not since those industries are less professionalised so it’s not directly combined with promotion.
From some limited experience in this area I’d say that it’s just as bad in creative industries, just with the added energising factor of being constantly on the brink of unemployment too.
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