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Amie McGraham's avatar

That pervasive self-doubt is so relatable. I’ve lived it for 50-some years, and creativity amplifies it all the more.

Risk: the future launch of a new substack to celebrate my late mom’s art. Fear: finding motivation and readership.

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Raphy Mendoza's avatar

What a gift your daughter is for you!

I don’t remember the exactness of this quote, or who said it:

‘Yes, you suck. Right now. Tomorrow you will suck a little less. And then one day they’ll write about how you are an overnight success.’

If anyone remembers who said this and what they actually said, I would be grateful!

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