SJ Longthorne

How do other people deal with the "you should just give up now so you never have to see how badly you fail" thoughts

I grab my imposter syndrome by the lapels, throw it down a flight of stairs, say "not as badly as you fell." light a cigar and exit via attack helicopter. Never let it win.

oooo boy did it explode while you weren't looking at it were you wearing sunglasses

Yes, and also yes, aviators to be precise.