Great video about something that most of us need to hear. One of my biggest struggles was with feeling like I'm just not good at the business end of things. This stemmed from growing up with a dad who was an excellent craftsman but terrible at running his business, which led to a very financial unstable home. When I decided to pursue this for real, I met with a lawyer to make sure I didn't overlook anything and was so surprised when he complimented how prepared I was. That was a pivotal moment in how I see myself, though as a human, I'm sure I'll always deal with some degree of imposter syndrome, but I'm learning to push forward anyway. As small successes build, so does my confidence.
Having realistic views of your artistic talent is very true. I have been an artist since I was a child. My dad encouraged me. In art classes critique was rough and l learned to not quit. I am very creative now. I think this stopped me from having imposter syndrome. And you are right, over my 36 years selling my art, I’ve had to learn many new things. Some have been very hard to learn, but I power through and I find your classes and videos are like having a friend who gets it 😊. I did recently learn I’m not great at housework so, I’m hiring a little help, that frees up my mind. I’m close to retiring age and I watched “the secret” years ago. It helped me accept the negativity but not get all caught up in it. Sometimes I remind myself I can walk away if I’m not feeling great about the situation.
Thanks Kara. I guess that is why it took me a year to activate my listings in my GoImagine shop. I thought that they were not good enough which is why they didn't sell on Etsy, so why in the world would they be good enough to sell now. I am trying to just remember that I really enjoyed making them and that is good enough whether they sell or not. Anyway, thanks again.
It took me years but I finally figured out where my imposter syndrome came from. I loved crafting at a young age and use to craft things for my mom. She would act like she liked it but later found out she changed it and say she made it or she would throw it in the trash the minute I walked away 😢 yeah she wasn’t a good mom. But realizing where it comes from helps a lot! Dig deep inside of your memories.
You should be a therapist. This is me in a nutshell. It's not good enough. People will just criticise it, they will laugh, and they will leave an awful review. Other sellers' goods are so much better and nicer. I will def try to think positive about my items. Thank you.
Thanks for all you do! I like the divider but the camera does not like it. The colors are vibrating pretty badly and is distracting from the focus on you.
Is it Dunning-Kruger? Smart, capable people think they’re terrible at something and the less capable think they’re fantastic and over estimate their abilities. I’m bad at social media. I’m jumping in with two feet next week. Recording videos of me making & drawing my art. I’m going to delete mean comments. 🤷🏻♀️ they need to bring their own soap box to yell crazy stuff on. They don’t get to use my soap box to yell crazy stuff on. I will push them off of my box (delete & block).
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You are a rare and quality person, thank you for the lessons for business and life
Thank you!
Great video about something that most of us need to hear. One of my biggest struggles was with feeling like I'm just not good at the business end of things. This stemmed from growing up with a dad who was an excellent craftsman but terrible at running his business, which led to a very financial unstable home. When I decided to pursue this for real, I met with a lawyer to make sure I didn't overlook anything and was so surprised when he complimented how prepared I was. That was a pivotal moment in how I see myself, though as a human, I'm sure I'll always deal with some degree of imposter syndrome, but I'm learning to push forward anyway. As small successes build, so does my confidence.
Thank you Kara. Needed this.
Thanks Kara. Love this
Great video, Kara! Thank you!
Thanks for this. I have been learning to use a laser engraver.
Having realistic views of your artistic talent is very true. I have been an artist since I was a child. My dad encouraged me. In art classes critique was rough and l learned to not quit. I am very creative now. I think this stopped me from having imposter syndrome. And you are right, over my 36 years selling my art, I’ve had to learn many new things. Some have been very hard to learn, but I power through and I find your classes and videos are like having a friend who gets it 😊. I did recently learn I’m not great at housework so, I’m hiring a little help, that frees up my mind. I’m close to retiring age and I watched “the secret” years ago. It helped me accept the negativity but not get all caught up in it. Sometimes I remind myself I can walk away if I’m not feeling great about the situation.
I'm not good at housework either but I have accepted this hahahaha
Critiques in art classes were brutal!
You are real and that’s what I love about you, thank you!
Thanks for listening!
Thank you. I needed to hear this
You are so welcome
Thank you. This was very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Kara. I guess that is why it took me a year to activate my listings in my GoImagine shop. I thought that they were not good enough which is why they didn't sell on Etsy, so why in the world would they be good enough to sell now. I am trying to just remember that I really enjoyed making them and that is good enough whether they sell or not. Anyway, thanks again.
Thank you!! This hits the mark for me. I've got a website stuck in draft for 8 months😂. Time to just hit publish, and start marketing my products!
Go for it!
Thank you, Kara!
You are so welcome!
It took me years but I finally figured out where my imposter syndrome came from. I loved crafting at a young age and use to craft things for my mom. She would act like she liked it but later found out she changed it and say she made it or she would throw it in the trash the minute I walked away 😢 yeah she wasn’t a good mom. But realizing where it comes from helps a lot! Dig deep inside of your memories.
Wow, that stinks.
@ellenhelms4612 your daughter is right!
Great one, Kara!
Thanks!
You should be a therapist. This is me in a nutshell. It's not good enough. People will just criticise it, they will laugh, and they will leave an awful review. Other sellers' goods are so much better and nicer. I will def try to think positive about my items. Thank you.
I have a Masters in counseling psychology so it bleeds through.
Thanks for all you do! I like the divider but the camera does not like it. The colors are vibrating pretty badly and is distracting from the focus on you.
It keeps the view of my husband, who's shuffling around in the background, out of the way...
@@KaraBuntin I like it!! I get distracted. Sometimes I get excited to see the cat walk by and I have to rewind.
You have to compartmentalize.
Is it Dunning-Kruger? Smart, capable people think they’re terrible at something and the less capable think they’re fantastic and over estimate their abilities.
I’m bad at social media. I’m jumping in with two feet next week. Recording videos of me making & drawing my art. I’m going to delete mean comments. 🤷🏻♀️ they need to bring their own soap box to yell crazy stuff on. They don’t get to use my soap box to yell crazy stuff on. I will push them off of my box (delete & block).
That's it.