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Your Self-Doubts Are Not Going Away—And That’s Okay
Confronting the tyrannical inner “no” head-on
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You’re Invited! Take the Self-Doubt Survey
An unscientific peek into how you process doubt
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For Some Writers, ‘Productivity’ is a Dirty Word
There’s no rule telling you how much or how often to write
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Yes, I Made a Hat
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Talking to Myself is the Sanest Thing I Can Do
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Managing Vulnerability the Smart Way
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Bending the Curve on Self-Esteem
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The Dividends of Doing Hard Things
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I Know How My Story Ends
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The Breathtaking Saga of a Story Being Born
The big secret is: Don't quit early.
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Harnessing the Ecstasy of the Flash Mob
Can this amazing art form make us better artists?
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Talking to Myself is the Sanest Thing I Can Do
Tap your wise inner voice to help you stay creatively vibrant
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Maggie Jackson on the Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure
Humanity’s future depends on our willingness to embrace uncertainty
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Envy: Doubt’s Most Unwelcomed Avatar
Why do we allow others to fill our braincase?
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Which Voices Should You Listen To?
Sifting through noise in search of nuggets
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Managing Vulnerability the Smart Way
Some risks are worth taking—and some are not
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Doubt Monster
Doubt Monster
We wrangle openly and unapologetically with the doubt monsters that hold us back and explore how we can and should make our art. Come here to drop your burdens.
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