CreativitySelf-doubt
#RI-6a7aad3d·4 months ago·
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“Need external validation for creative work”
What Actually Happened
Received excessive praise as a kid, now fear work is useless without it
What I wish I knew
"External validation isn't necessary for creative fulfillment"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Focus on personal growth, not external validation"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Creativity Category
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Creativity decisions logged. Avg regret 8/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
100%
of Creativity decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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