Think You're Not Ready? Overcome Self Doubt and Start That Project Today! Image source Trust me, you know more than you think you do. It’s not a lack of knowledge holding you back — it’s fear. Whether you’ve spent years, months, or even some hours learning a skill, you’ve already got something valuable to offer. You don’t need to be perfect to begin. What you need is courage — the courage that makes you show up before you feel like you're completely ready. Now let’s talk about the real reason you’re hesitating: Imposter Syndrome: Why You Feel Unqualified (Even When You’re Not) There’s a fancy term for that nagging doubt in your mind: Imposter Syndrome. The Oxford English Dictionary defines it as “the persistent inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one’s own effort or skills.” In other words, it’s the feeling that you’re faking it — even when you’ve worked very hard to get where you are. When I completed my Googl...