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I am currently:
Listening to my own music on winamp and drawing four pet poses all at the same time, at a desk upon which several toys of my own design are sitting, in front of posters I made on the wall
Meanwhile, I am also questioning my artistic capabilities and right to consider myself skilled.
Guys, talk to a close friend and discuss the things you create as often as you can.
Ask them to tell you how they feel about what you do and what it means to them.
You need to do this, so you can learn how to recognize how many things you see as average or inadequate that are actually noteworthy, extraordinary, and unique strengths not everyone can lay claim to.
It might not be easy, and it might not come for a while, but if you keep reminding yourself and making an honest attempt at acknowledging these things— someday you might understand, and realize just how awesome you are.
It’s important; the above is why we are often our own worst critics, and the least qualified to make judgements on what we are capable of and how much we are worth.
How many things can you do that mean more than you give yourself credit for?