Battling Self-Doubt: How Building Olokoi Has Pushed Me to Grow

When I first started building Olokoi, I knew it was going to be a challenge—but I didn’t realize just how much it would test me, not just as a creator but as a person. From battling imposter syndrome to constantly questioning whether I was on the right track, this journey has been one of deep personal growth.

The Imposter Syndrome Battle

There were (and still are) moments when I wondered, Who am I to build this? Seeing others in the industry who seemed more experienced, more knowledgeable, or simply more confident made me doubt whether I truly belonged. I caught myself thinking, What if I fail? What if this isn’t good enough?

But I’ve come to realize that imposter syndrome doesn’t mean I’m not capable—it means I care. It means I’m pushing myself beyond my comfort zone, and that’s where real growth happens. Instead of letting those thoughts paralyze me, I’ve learned to acknowledge them and move forward anyway.

Trusting the Process

One of the hardest parts of this journey has been trusting that I am on the right path, even when I can’t see the finish line. There have been moments of doubt—times when progress felt slow or when unexpected obstacles made me question everything. But I’ve learned that doubt is part of the process. Growth isn’t linear, and success isn’t instant. The key is to keep showing up, keep learning, and keep building—even when the road ahead is uncertain. Even as I write these words, its sometimes still hard to believe them. But I just have to step back and see that I have come along this far, so I might as well keep going.

Lessons from the Journey

Through all of this, I’ve gained some powerful lessons:

• Growth happens in discomfort. Every challenge, every doubt, and every failure has been an opportunity to become stronger.
• Progress is better than perfection. If I had waited to feel "ready," Olokoi might never have existed. Taking imperfect action has been my greatest teacher.
• Self-doubt doesn’t mean stop. It just means I’m doing something meaningful. Instead of fighting doubt, I’ve learned to use it as fuel.

Moving Forward with Confidence

I won’t pretend that I have it all figured out—because I don’t. But what I do know is that self-doubt isn’t a stop sign; it’s a challenge to keep going. Building Olokoi has pushed me to grow in ways I never expected, and while the doubts still come, I now have the tools to move through them.

To anyone else battling imposter syndrome or questioning their path: keep going. Doubt means you’re stretching yourself, and that’s exactly where transformation happens.