ENCORE ANXIETY

Summary from the TLDR Founders newsletter

The first time they tried stand-up comedy, this author strategically picked an open mic in a neighborhood where nobody knew them - failure would be anonymous. The set went well. The second time was different - now people had expectations, and expectation brings its own terror. Success creates a special hell where you're not afraid of being a fraud, but afraid you're genuine and still can't summon that magic again. The antidote isn't caring less but caring more about truthseeking - whatever that meant before anyone was watching.