In terms of connecting to people, I always always always assume that I’m the lesser of the two. Okay, it’s not that simple, but all you really need to know is that my head is a really weird place like that. Inferiority complex or something, I don’t know. I know I’m a good person, I know what I’m capable of, I know all that. But my brain for some stupid reason rejects most all of that, and replaces it with some bullshit ‘be seen but not heard’ schtick that I can’t get past. Kind of makes actually doing things hard. Like my record label dealie. I need to get past the assumption that I’m the worst human being ever and go out there and fucking do what I need to do to get that label running! Mmmm, pep talks to myself.
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It's Only Human
It’s one of the human conditions to compare our standing with that of other people. I speak from some experience in this: you can do it in a glass-half-empty way, and let it ferment into immobilization and feelings of inferiority; or you can do it in a glass-half-full way and look to other people as role models. So I suggest: Set one or two firm goals to achieve, gain a basic understanding of your goal domain through research, and pick some heroes and mentors who have trod the same path. When you’re focused on your own journey, you won’t have time to envy someone else’s. Heroes will inspire you. And you’ll likely find, in seeking mentors who’ve started indie labels, that they’re pretty much like you and are happy to help you along.
Above all, keep moving towards your goal. Don’t stop! Good luck and good skill.
