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# The thing about self doubt
- URL: https://www.howardgray.net/the-thing-about-self-doubt/
- Published: 2023-06-13T14:56:35.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-24T18:22:40.000Z
- Author: Howard Gray
- Tags: Entrepreneurial Endeavours, Independent Paths, Mental Health, Mindsets & Growth, Startups

Do you have self-doubt? I do, every time I post here. In fact, I reckon self-doubt is one of the biggest challenges people face. But hardly anyone talks about it.

This bit from [Sari Azout](https://twitter.com/sariazout?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor&ref=howardgray.net) really nails the issue of self-doubt - and it’s relevant to individuals and projects just as much as early stage companies:

> “Self-doubt kills more early stage companies than competition or lack of funding ever will. We talk about companies needing financial capital, but rarely about the importance of emotional capital.

> For most people, adjusting their self-image accounts for the difference between giving up and reaching their potential. Want to make the world a better place? Tell someone you believe in them.”

Re-read that last sentence. When was the last time you told someone you believe in them?

This riff is just one gem from over a dozen in the latest edition of her newsletter. [Do check it out](https://startupy.substack.com/p/things-im-thinking-about)

P.S. I realized this was such a big problem that we recently evolved Wavetable’s mission from helping people develop skills and access… to developing skills, access and CONFIDENCE.