How Artists Overcome Lack of Experience & Build Confidence

To overcome a lack of experience, embrace the 'fake it 'til you make it' philosophy by thoroughly researching, over-preparing, practicing, and then confidently presenting yourself, always ensuring to over-deliver on the goods. The author, for instance, successfully took on a writing job for business websites despite having no prior experience, learning on the job and exceeding expectations. This approach involves pretending to know more than you do, doing the necessary work to gain knowledge, and then consistently over-delivering. As one friend remarked, 'You’re a liar, but not a thief,' emphasizing the importance of confidence in presentation without compromising the quality of work. This strategy is particularly relevant for artists and professionals who often face self-confidence issues due to fears about experience or pedigree. Instead of professional paralysis, the advice is to research, over-prepare, practice, and then 'fake it' with confidence, never being a 'thief' with the quality of your output.