Don’t box us TF in
Imposter syndrome is white bullshit.
Just like the rest of us this quarantine has brought me a lot of free time and I realized, I actually don’t fuck with working like that. I never knew how much time I was waisting by doing things people told me to do and not following my heart. I actually got out of the habit of telling people my dreams a while ago. I used to be so open about it but after seeing reactions like this.
I was like naw some shit I’m just going to keep to myself. It’s hard when you know what you’re capable of but people just expect you to snap and say YASS when they show you their new outfit.
People who come from places of privilege will always in some way expect you to live inside the margins. Sometimes I wonder if my name was Bradley and I was a straight white dude would there be so much doubt placed on the things I want to achieve. So with this post, I want to encourage you, don’t let society make you sell yourself short. If you want to paint, paint. If you want to start that podcast, start it. If it makes you happy what harm is there in giving it a shot. Don’t let Becky and Karen and ‘em make you feel like you can’t do the things that your heart desires.
Imposter Syndrome is White Bullshit
Do y’all know all the shit I would accomplish if I had the confidence of a mediocre white man? Do you know how many luxury condos I would build?
I digress-
Being perfect is bad vibes. You think Trump wakes up in the morning and worries about being perfect? Do you and don’t let anyone diminish your dreams.
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Unfortunately, capitalism hasn’t crashed yet and I understand how hard it is to be creative without access to capital, trust me. So I’ve been trying to find as many resources as I can. If you’re an artist and you’re in dire financial need you should check out this grant here.
I will be posting more grants and resources I come across through this newsletter. So stay tuned.
Remember you are more powerful than you know.
Kile Atwater