How to publish in the face of crippling self-doubt

A toolbox that kept me going for 13+ years.

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I shouldn’t be a content creator.

My self-doubt is unstoppable. Every article, post, or video is a fight against self-destructive thoughts:

• What if no one reads/listens/watches?

• What if they misunderstand?

• Did I choose the wrong career?

Most creators have this problem. I’ve noticed it in my clients and followers. I’ve read and heard about it in countless articles, podcasts, videos, and books. Too many succumb and quit their dream.

But I didn’t quit, for almost 14 years.

I keep publishing weekly articles, newsletters, videos, and short posts, despite my crippling insecurity. This is what kept me going.

A double purpose

I started creating content in 2010. People weren’t even using the term “content creator” at the time.