The Imposter

So, I got my first critique from my mentor. It didn't go as well as I planned. I uploaded my assignment early and got some positive feedback initially. I thought I could take the rest of the week off! I was a little concerned on Sat night when I checked my workspace and saw a bunch of comments discussing things I should consider changing. Even though most of the comments were in agreement I figured I was good to go and didn't want to over think things. Well, I probably should have taken their advice! I got a barely passing grade and a very disappointing Critique. All at once, those voices of doom and gloom kept whispering in my ear : "Hack! What are you doing here?" I knew they would come, just not this soon and I was unprepared for it. Fortunately my wife gave me the encouragement I needed to press on and focus on this week. I recall the words of Kipling: "If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster and treat these two imposters just the same." Success and Failure are imposters. Both shouldn't have the power to control you but only to educate you. I heard that building a thick skin is one of the greatest qualities an animator can possess so I guess I am on my way. Bring on the bouncing ball!