Introduction
Do I have value
to offer others who read?
Imposter syndrome
There’s a quiet but persistent question that many creators wrestle with:
Is what I have to share worth sharing?
It’s a question rooted in vulnerability, and often entangled with imposter syndrome. It’s that nagging feeling that we’re not good enough, not qualified, not truly creative.
For writers, artists, and anyone who puts their work into the world, the tension between creativity and self-doubt is a familiar one. We want to express something meaningful, but we fear being misunderstood, ignored, or judged.
For me, the act of publishing, whether it’s a blog post, a poem, or a social media update, can feel like standing on a stage with no guarantee that anyone is listening.
And yet, I have learned to publish anyway.
The Fear
Will they read my work
will they care for my writing
I’m scared to publish
There’s a vulnerability that comes with pressing “publish.” It’s not just sharing words, it’s exposing a piece of yourself. There is a quiet dread that often precedes a creative release.
Will anyone read it, or worse, will they read it and dismiss it?
Four years ago, I published something personal for the first time. I had no idea what I was doing. With only a few social media posts and a failed attempt at a WordPress blog site, I wrote an article about a cripple man and his experience with healing.
When I finally hit “publish,” I felt like I had walked into a room full of strangers without any clothes on. If I wasn’t crazy about the sight of me naked, what in the world would their reactions be?
The silence that followed was deafening. No likes. No comments. Just me, wondering if I had made a mistake.
That fear of judgment, rejection, or being ignored can be paralyzing. It whispers that your voice doesn’t matter, that your ideas aren’t good enough. And yet, the only way to silence that voice is to speak anyway.
Creativity demands courage, and publishing is often the first brave step.
The Courage
Though I am afraid
I will publish anyway
we’ll see what happens
Publishing despite fear is an act of courage. It’s not about being fearless. It’s moving forward even when fear is present. Imposter syndrome whispers, “We’re not ready, not good enough, not worthy of being seen.” Courage says, “Do it anyway.”
Courage is being scared to death… and saddling up anyway. - John Wayne
To publish is an act of trust. It’s trusting the process, trusting the reader, and most importantly, trusting yourself. It’s a declaration that your voice matters, even if it shakes.
Every time you hit “post” or “publish,” you’re choosing growth over comfort, authenticity over approval.
Will anyone read this article?
If they do, will they get any benefit from the time it took them to read it?
Will it apply to their life?
Does this article support my mission of being disgustingly simple?
As Brené Brown puts it, “Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” That’s the heart of overcoming imposter syndrome, not waiting for perfection, but daring to be visible in the midst of uncertainty.
The Reality
Some people read it
others view and will move on
I’ve put it out there
I’ve been accused of struggling with control. That accusation is 100% true. Not being in control is uncomfortable for me. Publishing isn’t a guarantee of applause. It’s an act of release.
Once I hit publish, it’s out in the wild. I no longer have control. I’m learning to let go of the need for validation and trust that the right people will resonate, even if they never say a word.
Sometimes, a single comment or quiet ‘like’ means more than a thousand words. But I can’t live for those moments. Going viral is nice. Being visible is better. The real win is the growth that comes from consistently showing up.
The Growth
I will get better
I will work hard to improve
and keep publishing.
I will get better. I will work hard to improve. I will keep publishing.
Improvement doesn’t come from waiting. It comes from doing. Each time I write, I learn, and each time I publish, I grow.
The repetition builds not only skill but also resilience. Persistence is the quiet engine behind progress.
My writing may not be perfect today, but it’s better than it was yesterday. And tomorrow, it will be better still.
I’m learning that publishing is not just a means to be read, but a mode to “become.”
To become more honest.
To become more refined.
To become more courageous.
This is the practice. This is the path.
This is the way. - The Mandalorian
The Call
You’ve read my journey. It’s a journey through fear, courage, release, and growth. Maybe you’ve felt the same tension: the pull to create and the fear of being seen. If so, this is your call.
Publish anyway. Create anyway. Share your work anyway.
Not because it’s perfect. Not because it will go viral. But because it’s part of your becoming.
Your words matter. Your voice matters. Your creations matter. And someone—maybe just one person—needs what only you have created.
So create. Share. Show up.