tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364449760429050103.post2078950740000887404..comments2024-03-21T13:01:10.356-06:00Comments on Rock the Kasbah: Imposter SyndromeMarie Loerzelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122641412197329551noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364449760429050103.post-30382964844621096532014-08-08T04:35:14.294-06:002014-08-08T04:35:14.294-06:00As Joy and Cathy stated, Marie, this is a most com...As Joy and Cathy stated, Marie, this is a most common feeling (except among the true narcissists). It also has a corollary- I shouldn't have to promote XYZ, because if were truly good enough, others would do it for me with word of mouth, etc.<br /><br />Cerebrations.bizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01273098928740152430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364449760429050103.post-10579508792906948082014-08-07T19:58:40.779-06:002014-08-07T19:58:40.779-06:00Well, I'd love to say you are wrong and full o...Well, I'd love to say you are wrong and full of it Marie, but I've felt the same way about my art since I was a kid and have never pursued a career in art simply because I hated promoting myself. I've been painting for 50 years, and have gifted a lot of people with my art, but rarely sold any. <br /><br />Having said that, I have been reading your writing for quite a while now and always come back eager to read more. You speak with a very unique voice, and I encourage you to step outside that comfort zone and take the step forward...see what's out there girl. <br /><br />And I'll keep reading your work...because I know the good stuff when I read it. :Dcathy joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02829421153829081513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364449760429050103.post-30395455730267037722014-08-07T08:57:48.878-06:002014-08-07T08:57:48.878-06:00Marie, I know you've heard this a million time...Marie, I know you've heard this a million times from me. But...I can TRULY relate. Perhaps not to the same degree that you've described, but I am definitely the same way. I'm not sure if you're already doing this, but one thing that has 'forced' me to self-promote, no matter how 'subtle', is by joining blogger groups. Actually, other than our PBAU, I'm really only active in another closed group. I feel inadequate in that one, since most of the women are midlifers (50 and above) and a LOT of them have been invited to publish at the Huffington Post (which is also on my bucket list). By virtue of being in these groups, it's a commitment to read and comment on each other's blogs. As we do that, aren't we in the process also promoting our work? It's a baby step, maybe sounds lame, but it might help.<br /><br />Another thing I've forced myself to do is to ask myself what is it that I really REALLY want to get out of it. Sometimes, I wonder if I really don't want the attention or the popularity or the recognition, simply because I find myself stepping on brakes each time I feel like things are just about to speed up. I haven't arrived at an honest answer yet but it's worth asking...Do I really want this? Is this REALLY what I want? Where do I really want to go?<br /><br />You have the gift, Marie. You're humorous, witty and have a unique experience to share. Whatever you decide, you have my support. It's not much, but I just wanted to help cheer you on. And let you know, you're not alone. xoxoJoy Page Manuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00869379846706830802noreply@blogger.com