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by redbell 586 days ago
> This ties into my fear of not being good enough. I’m constantly worried about what others might think of my writing. If I don’t think it’s great, how can I expect anyone else to?

I believe this belongs under the term Perfectionist Dilemma, as defined by Adam Miller [1]:

   The perfectionist dilemma is when a creator values the quality of a finished product, such to the extent that it inhibits their ability to iterate, change, and even produce. For many, it’s the ultimate writer’s block, invoking a fear that the finished product isn’t or won’t be as originally intended.
> When I read articles on Hacker News about people doing incredible things and writing brilliantly about them, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed.

I totally agree with this. I believe it's an instinct feeling, so I'm accepting it as it is.

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1. https://medium.com/@thatadammiller/the-perfectionist-dilemma...