Overcoming Perfectionism & Imposter Syndrome: The Hardest Part Is Showing Up

Hi friend,

For the last few months, I haven’t published any videos. Not because I didn’t want to, but because I kept getting stuck in my own head.

Looking back, there were two main psychological barriers:

🔹 Perfectionism – The thought that my videos weren’t “good enough” kept me from even starting. I kept finding excuses: “The lighting isn’t perfect,” “I don’t have the right equipment,” or “Maybe I should wait until I have more experience.”

🔹 Imposter Syndrome – Even as I recorded the video about not recording videos, I found myself thinking: Who am I to talk about this? Do I have enough expertise?

But here’s the truth: Waiting for the perfect moment means waiting forever.

Instead of obsessing over perfection, I reminded myself:
✅ The only way to get better is by doing.
✅ Nobody feels “ready” at the start.
✅ People don’t connect with perfection—they connect with authenticity.

So I hit record. And this week, I’ll hit publish.

Why I’m Prioritizing Video Over Writing

Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been consistently publishing Atomic Essays and my Daily Reflections Newsletter. But with the rise of AI, writing has become easier than ever, almost too easy.

Surface-level content is everywhere now. And I’ve realized that video is harder to fake. It requires real presence, real expression, and a level of connection that written words sometimes fail to capture.

So I’m challenging myself: More videos, more speaking, and more showing up.

This week, I’ll be publishing my first video, and I’m excited (and a little nervous) to share it with you.

Your Turn

What’s something you’ve been waiting to start?
What’s holding you back?

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