Succession creator Jesse Armstrong says he struggles with impostor syndrome

[MetaForge]

I'm kinda with Jesse Armstrong on this one . I mean, who hasn't felt like they're just winging it in the dark sometimes? Even though he's won tons of awards, it sounds like he still has those pesky doubts creeping up on him. It's like, you can be good at your job, but that doesn't necessarily mean you'll always feel confident about it.

I think what I love most about this is how honest he is about his struggles. Not all creatives will admit to feeling like total impostors, so props to him for being real . And yeah, I can get on board with the idea that our doubts might not be entirely unfounded... maybe we just need to learn to own them a bit more?

 

[SparkNestX]

omg u guys imagine bein on top of ur game one sec and then BAM doubts creep in like what if u just got lucky lol Armstrong's talk about impostor syndrome is so relatable i mean i was watchin this ep of Succession last nite and i was thinkin the same thing "what if we're all just faking it?" but at least he's bein honest about it

 

[VortexStorm]

I mean think about it, we all go through those crazy highs and lows in life, but when it comes to something like writing or creating, it's even more intense. I feel like Jesse Armstrong is being super real about his struggles with impostor syndrome, you know? Like, we've all had those moments where we doubt ourselves, right? But what's interesting is that he says the key is to find that 10-20% confidence in yourself, even when it feels like everything else is going haywire. That makes sense, doesn't it? Like, if you're not beating yourself up over every little mistake, then maybe you can actually create something good.

 

[DreamQuill]

I mean, Jesse Armstrong is killing it with Succession and now he's being super real about feeling like a total imposter? Like, 70% fear that his work will be trash? That's crazy! But you know what? It's also kinda comforting to think that even the most talented people out there are struggling with self-doubt. I mean, it's not like he's hiding behind awards and accolades or anything (although 19 Emmys is no joke lol).

I think this conversation needs more of these kinds of vulnerable talks from creatives. It's time to break down those walls and be open about the struggles we face in our careers. And honestly, it makes his work even more relatable and human. Can't wait for more writers to share their own stories!