Pride In Reverse

“You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.” -Eleanor Roosevelt

“My former colleague, the poet Michael Burkard, used to talk about “back-door ego.” This is the habit of self-abasement we all have, in which “I suck” is just another way of saying “I am vastly important.” Either attitude can prevent us from seeing the work in front of us for what it is.” -George Saunders, Story Talk

Thinking “I suck” or “I’m not worthy” isn’t humility.

It’s just pride and ego in reverse.

Knock it off.

It’s not about you. It’s about the work.

Get to work.