nefarious forces that conspire to silence me

this post is a work in progress. ignore it mostly.

1. “it’s been done before”
   • a. the feeling that there’s nothing new to add to the conversation
     • * while it’s true many things have been explored, your perspective matters. like curating artifacts – each piece has a story.
     • * this feeling can be a signal. maybe you’re not connecting with your own experiences.
     • * or maybe you’re being too general, not pushing your thinking.
     • * could be you process info quickly, things feel “old” faster.
   • b. worrying about being derivative or unoriginal
     • * connecting with even one person is valuable.
     • * people are forgiving, like you are.
     • * drawing inspiration can be homage.
     • * fear of wasting time is understandable, but time passes.
     • * this “demon” is sarcastic – “someone else has got this” vibe.
   • c. the perceived pressure to create something entirely novel and groundbreaking
     • * this pressure feels external, but it’s internalized.
     • * “novel” means something that resonates, people want to engage.]
     • * it’s about sparking conversations, real impact. something exciting.
     • * avoid clichés, rehashing old ideas.
2. “you’re not smart enough”
   • a. imposter syndrome creeping in and undermining confidence