🟡 How Dev Patel Beat Imposter Syndrome, 5 Strategies From His Unbelievable Directorial Debut Journey
Hyla breaks down his interview with actor Dev Patel about the steps he took to overcome imposter syndrome, direct his first film "Monkey Man", and discusses how ADHD makes us second guess ourselves.
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Show Notes
Hear Dev Patel's inspiring story of overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt to direct his first feature film "Monkey Man" during the COVID-19 pandemic. Struggling with low self-esteem throughout his successful acting career, Patel shares how he battled through unprecedented production challenges, broken bones, and a crew member's death to complete his vision.
Hyla also discusses how ADHD can relate to feelings of being a fraud and not belonging. Learn Patel's tactics for facing fears head-on, improvising solutions, and finding the motivation to finish creative projects despite setbacks. This behind-the-scenes look provides valuable advice for any artist, entrepreneur, or dreamer fighting self-doubt and imposter syndrome.
Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 Dev Patel's Acting Career
00:01:57 Dev’s Battle with Imposter Syndrome
00:02:34 ADHD and Imposter Syndrome
00:04:15 Hyla’s Job Outside of ADHD
00:04:35 The Unprecedented Challenges of Filming Monkey Man
00:06:55 5 Strategies for Beating Imposter Syndrome
00:07:28 Everyone is an Imposter
00:08:38 Accountability to Others
00:10:25 Improvising
00:11:35 Mindset
00:13:48 Mentorship
00:16:39 In Conclusion
00:18:09 Sign ADHD: Reimagined