My 6-word cure for Imposter Syndrome

Back when I was a copywriter at a creative agency, I had to learn to embrace what I now call “version one mentality.”

That meant that when I submitted a draft for a client to review, I needed to be ready to get feedback and make adjustments as needed— without being overly critical of myself.

Today as an entrepreneur, “version one mentality” has been the difference between my Big Ideas living and dying in my head, and me putting my work out into the world where it has the opportunity to impact the lives of fellow multi-passionates (that’s the niche that I serve).

When I’m working on a new project (like the private podcast I recently put together for my coaching clients), I embrace “version one mentality” so that my perfectionism doesn't take over.

And when I’m pushing myself out of my comfort zone (like right now as I gear up to re-open the doors to my program at a new price with an updated curriculum), "version one mentality" keeps my imposter syndrome in check.

💭“I don’t have to be perfect and it doesn't have to be perfect, this is just the first version!”💭

When you find yourself feeling afraid to put your first offer out there, start that podcast, apply for funding so that you can finally get your artwork shown in a gallery, or whatever your Big Idea is at the moment— try saying to yourself— “this is just the first version.”

Some folks say the word “just” should never be used because it has a minimizing effect— but in this case, that’s the point.

We WANT to minimize that big scary feeling of a new project because that's what will keep you living in Imposter Syndrome land and you'll never get started.

We can't have that.

Let’s connect in the comments if this was helpful. ♥️

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