Make: Volume 78

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onfidence in ourselves and our abilities

is something many makers question in

themselves from time to time. But a longer

lasting dip in self-confidence can keep makers

from making and sharing, and that can limit

our fun, learning, and enjoyment of sharing our

making with others.

Imposter syndrome or imposter phenomenon

and sometimes tall poppy syndrome are some

ways that society pressures people to limit

their self-expression, by stimulating feelings

of inhibition and fear about one’s abilities.

These can stop innovation, as well, if people

affected may feel too afraid or anxious of other’s

opinions of their work to share, market, or

devel ...