Insecure individuals often have few real accomplishments to their name because they tend to self-sabotage either at the beginning or near the end of projects. They fear outcomes because they’re so convinced they will screw up just before the finish line. The accomplishments they do have usually were earned because they had no choice and faced real

Bradatan argues that when we find ourselves procrastinating on something important to us, we’re usually in some version of this same mindset. We fail to see, or refuse to accept, that any attempt to bring our ideas into concrete reality must inevitably fall short of our dreams,

By not finishing, you not only shield yourself from possible detection but you also effectively avoid the shame of being criticized. After all, if someone does question your work, your talent, or your expertise, you can always insist that it’s still in progress or I’m just dabbling.