I am so critical of myself that sometimes I lack confidence. How can I gain more confidence? I don't want to be any less of a perfectionist either.

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A little hunger and insecurity is good. Don’t lose it.

It’s good to always question if something is good enough. Or how to beat what you’ve come up with. And to try to perfect it. But sometimes the answer can be that you’re there.

If you put the pressure on yourself to do great work, it means that deep down you know you can do it. Trust that you have that in you.

Also, all that stuff and those legends that you’re comparing yourself to? You’re only seeing their best work after it’s been finished. You’re not seeing the clunkers. Or the many people who have helped polish it along the way.

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I’m pretty sure you’re me.

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It may take time. But keep it. Eventually hopefully you will get the support from someone who sees your work and tells you how good it is.

Also keep in mind that many people who appear confident on the outside or a bunch of nerves on the inside so don’t think you’re alone in this. the more you practice the more you work the better you’ll get hopefully

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You’re critical of yourself because you have the ability to face the truth and doubt.
You may be confused and feel that your doubts are a lack of confidence.
IMO, well-handled doubts can lead to perfection.
Try to see doubts as a valuable part of your creative process and you may feel more confident.

Once a week, Improvisational theater has helped me to be more confident while remaining a perfectionist at work.

You are the "behind the scenes" of a talented human being.

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