🟡 How Dev Patel Beat Imposter Syndrome, 5 Strategies From His Unbelievable Directorial Debut Journey

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