A visual artist once explained a similar phenomenon to me, where one’s ability to recognize quality work is always a step ahead one’s ability to create things to that standard. They were explaining why they were so aware of room for improvement in their work even though it seemed great to me, a novice at their medium.
It sounds like the “just be yourself” advice might emerge when someone’s ability to do the thing matches or exceeds their ability to recognize quality or excellence in the thing. I’m surprised that people who get to that point don’t seem confused or frightened by their inability to articulate how they’re getting their results.
A visual artist once explained a similar phenomenon to me, where one’s ability to recognize quality work is always a step ahead one’s ability to create things to that standard. They were explaining why they were so aware of room for improvement in their work even though it seemed great to me, a novice at their medium.
It sounds like the “just be yourself” advice might emerge when someone’s ability to do the thing matches or exceeds their ability to recognize quality or excellence in the thing. I’m surprised that people who get to that point don’t seem confused or frightened by their inability to articulate how they’re getting their results.