“I’m sure it’s not that bad,” a friend says when I say my poetry is awful. I appreciate it. But why are we so afraid of being bad at things in the first place?
Articles in the category "Confidence"
Confidence Archive
How Do I Know Who I Am If There’s No Word for It?
Do you ever just crave the definition of having a label? Or struggle to wrap your brain around an identity or career path that doesn’t have an easy description?
Why “Stick to What You’re Good at” is Bad Advice
As an adult, exploring your interests—especially the ones you “aren’t good at”—is a radical act.
Fearful About An Event On The Horizon? Tips from an Anxious Comedian
Upcoming Events… Presentations… Interviews… Here are some ways to work with the anxiety.
How to Deal with Negative Critiques of Your Art
Here are some tips to help you deal with negative criticism of your very personal work.
Six Lessons from Writing the Book I Swore I Wouldn’t Write
“Never again.” –Neil Hughes, after writing a book
How to Deal with Multipotentialite FOMO
What happens when you’re a multi-passionate person who’s got a “Hell yes!” for everything? Here’s how to deal with that dreadful FOMO.
“The slightest reminder of paths not travelled can be agonizing”
Do you ever find yourself imagining how things would have gone if you just changed one little past decision? Here’s how to grapple with (& defeat) regret.
The Reluctant Multipotentialite: What to Do When You Feel Like a Master of None
Ever get the feeling that you’re running out of time, you have to pick one thing, and it better be the right thing? Here’s how to deal with that self-doubt.
