The cure for impostor syndrome

You can do this today [The Writer’ s Life]( June 7, 2022 "It is not uncommon for people to spend their whole life waiting to start living." – Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now "Do your programs really work?" I love this question, {NAME}. 😁 Because the real question is: Will your programs work for me? And the answer is: Yes! While we obviously can't promise results … our programs work amazingly well for anyone who follows through with the steps laid out inside. Here are [loads of success stories]( that prove it. But one of the biggest things that prevents people from going through with those steps … Is feeling like an impostor. If you ever start down a path, then end up stalling because you feel like you don't belong … you're not ready … or you don't know if you can do it … Take a minute to read this juicy comment that came in on our Facebook page. It's causing quite a stir (114 comments and counting) … and for good reason! [Social media post about conquering imposter syndrome when looking for writing clients while finishing The AWAI Method] I love this: "The impostor syndrome was immeasurable, but I ran towards it instead of running away from it." The result: She's now making an extra $1,350 a month — after just 4 weeks of trying. And she hasn't even finished [The AWAI Method™]( program, yet! How? By following the steps we laid out for her in the program, even when she felt like an impostor. I also love this: "I am hungry to learn, and the best way to learn is on the job." It's true. Yes, our programs will give you all the skills you need to turn out quality projects that your clients will be glad to pay you for … But the real learning — about knowing what you can do … about what you really want … about the project types you're most drawn to … Only happens after you start to write for clients. Which is why I also love that she said: "I ACTIVELY started prospecting for clients at the same time." This right here. 👆 The demand for writers is so high right now, that you can reach out with no previous experience, and get paid while you hone your skills. Will you feel like an impostor as you start? Probably! But the only cure for it is action. Which, I realize, is a bit of a chicken-egg situation. 🐓 🥚 You need to feel confident, so you can get started … But you don't feel confidence until you start! Which is why we build action steps into every single program we create. So you don't have to think about what to do … you just have to do it. Just imagine … If a self-proclaimed "all-time rookie copywriter" can land two clients in four weeks and learn from their feedback as she goes … Where will she be a year from now? My guess is: Anywhere she wants. So, what about you? Where do you want to be a year from now? Start with wherever you are right now — and follow the steps we lay out for you in any of our self-study programs. I'd start with The AWAI Method™, which gives you a proficiency in the top five paying projects, plus feedback as you go … And then once you start gaining speed, you can boost your earning potential by picking up blogging … email … UX Copywriting … Chatbots … Content … Social Media … SEO … Anything you're drawn to. [Or, heck, pick up ALL of them at 90% off here.]( Whichever direction you go, the most important thing is that you start putting yourself out there — as soon as possible. Even if you feel like an impostor while you do it. The only way to the other side of it is through it! As Lindsay said, above, "that is where the magic happens." [Rebecca Matter’ s signature] Rebecca P.S. Get the skills you need to start — and earn an income from your writing WHILE you learn. The more skills you pick up, the more you can earn. 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ASPIRING WRITERS: Find answers to the questions you're probably wondering about … - What's the best path for me? - Which projects pay the most? - What skills do I need to land my first project? - How do I find clients? - What do I charge? - How do I actually get paid? - And where the heck do I START? All the answers (and so much more) are waiting for you right here. [Get the answers now!]( TODAY! Get all this for $1 … [PWA Product Spread] The Professional Writers' Alliance (PWA) takes the stress out of running your writing business. With ready-to-use business forms, templates, and checklists … VIP job board access … networking opportunities … and a mountain of tips, tactics, and "been there, done that" advice from working freelance writers … You'll minimize the "unbillable" hours you spend working on your business and maximize your time writing — and getting paid. 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