Is anyone even reading this?

Today I don’t feel like writing about business.

In fact… I’m completely winging this email. No idea where this will go.

All I do know is:

I’m writing this one for myself.

And if you’re reading this… I thought it was decent enough to share it with the world.

Actually…

This reminds me of something interesting.

A very common fear that LOTS of creators face along their journey. Something that I suffer from myself.

Impostor syndrome.

I recently chatted about this with a client.

Super intelligent young man. Very hard-working and incredibly talented.

Still… he came to me with a problem:

“Tim, I feel like I’m not ready for this… Why would anyone even listen to me? Sure, I’m a good writer. But am I THAT good? When I compare myself to—”

And that’s when I interrupted him.

The word “comparison” rings my alarm balls unlike any other.

See, the problem is not your problems.

I promise… EVERY creator has faced these doubts. (And if they haven’t they’re completely delusional).

“Who am I to say all this?”

“Nobody cares about my story.”

“I’m not important enough for this.”

Raise your hand if you’ve had these thoughts before. 🙋

As I’m writing these words I’m thinking to myself:

“Who the fuck cares anyway?
Just shut up and talk about business again.”

But here’s the truth:

This thought is stupid.

I mean, you’re the living proof. You’re reading me spill my fucking brains out about some weird creator problem 0,1% of humanity faces.

(And it’s not even good writing).

Look.

Here’s the REAL problem:

Nobody is talking about their problems… giving you an unrealistic expectation of what you should feel like.

You think you should feel confident.

You think you should feel excited to grab life by the balls 24/7.

You think you should have every next step completely figured out with full clarity and certainty.

Pfft.

Let me give you a reality check:

You should EXPECT to feel like shyt.

You better get ready to face some fucking demons.

Because eventually…

You will.

It’s only a matter of time until self-doubt, fear, worry, frustration, anxiety, despair, and confusion start creeping in.

It’s part of the game.

So whenever you are facing these demons… remind yourself that this is normal.

Congratulate yourself.

This is entrepreneurship.

This is what it feels like to write an epic. fucking. story.

It’s 8:26 PM currently.

I’ve worked all day.

My brain is mush right now.

And I can’t wait to hop into the car on Friday — after writing my Chemistry exams 🙄 — to head off on vacation (Northern Germany in case you’re wondering).

A well-deserved vacation, I’d say.

But reminding myself of FACTS like these, keeps me pushing on.

Because frankly… I feel like shit very often. Not gonna sit here and lie to you like other creators. 

But in the end… I’m so fucking proud of myself for facing these battles head-on. Pushing forward. No matter what.

This, to me, is what makes a meaningful life.

Hope this helped.

Genuinely do.

Tim <3

P.S. Have you faced thoughts like these before?

Let me know by replying to this email. I’d love to help you out. (I know I would have needed it).