Hey Reader,

Let me tell you something I’ve never shared publicly.

When I signed my first track to a real label, I was on fire.
Finally — my music was good enough.
Finally — someone saw potential in what I was doing.
Finally — I could say I’m a real artist.

But when the release day came, the excitement quickly faded.
Instead of celebrating, I caught myself thinking:

👉 “How could they release something this bad?”​
👉 “Why did I ever think this was good enough?”​
👉 “This sounds awful compared to other artists.”

At first, I thought this was just me being critical.
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But then a subscriber replied to me, sharing that his biggest challenge in making music was this: “I don’t like what I make.”

And that message hit me hard, because it gave me the chance to reflect on something I hadn’t fully named before:

What I was feeling was Imposter Syndrome.

That sense that you don’t belong, that you’re a fake, that sooner or later someone will realize you’re not as good as they think.

I’m grateful that the subscriber opened up, pushing me to face my own patterns.

Here’s what no one tells you:

Imposter Syndrome doesn’t magically disappear when you hit your goals.

You think:

But at least for me — that didn’t happen.

Self-doubt stays.
Perfectionism stays.

And your brain will keep whispering: You’re not good enough.

So how do you keep moving anyway?

Here’s what saved me:

I built a system that keeps me progressing, no matter what my emotions say.

It’s all about clear phases — song idea, arrangement, mixing, mastering, done.
Deadlines help so the tracks don’t drag on for months.
Feedback becomes a tool, not for chasing praise, but for improving.
And most importantly, I focus on finishing, because every completed song makes me better.

That’s it.
Not magic. Not genius.

Just a system that carries me forward, even when I doubt myself.

And here’s what I want you to remember, Reader:

You are part of something special.

You’re not just making random beats.
You are creating art.
You are investing time, passion, and skill into something most people would never even dare to try.

And you are special.

Every track you finish makes you stronger.
Every lesson you learn makes the next track better.
Every time you push through doubt, you level up.

Tell me: what’s your biggest struggle right now?

Hit reply and let me know.
What’s the one thing holding you back in your music journey?

I’d love to hear your story and maybe share some insights that helped me.

Keep going.
I’m rooting for you.
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- LEMAN

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