How to Deal with Impostor Syndrome

I have interviewed many creatives; some are excellent musicians and artists, people, well known as the foragers, potters, storytellers, actors, and many of them feel like frauds waiting to be found out.

There were several guitar players and saxophone players who, when asked to teach, panic because I did not know the theory, although they could do the stuff instinctively. Some artists failed at college, actors who bluffed their way into a stage role, drummers who were aware of better drummers waiting to take their place, all of these would've recognised themselves as having an impostor syndrome.

So, where does this originate?  Who are these people? 

Creative people tend to be more sensitive, and something like a lack or perceived lack in their education can affect them profoundly, even though logically it doesn't make a difference.  

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