Own Your Greatness: Overcome Impostor Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Succeed in Life
Dr. Richard Orbé-Austinamazon.com
Own Your Greatness: Overcome Impostor Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Succeed in Life
If you believe that up until now you’ve somehow managed to fool people into thinking you’re smarter or more talented than you “really” are, then what’s your number one fear going to be? Being found out, right? Perpetually waiting to be “outed” as an impostor is stressful and exhausting.
Valerie Young Ed.D • The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It
I now believe that impostor syndrome is a sign of hidden potential. It feels like other people are overestimating you, but it’s more likely that you’re underestimating yourself. They’ve recognized a capacity for growth that you can’t see yet. When multiple people believe in you, it might be time to believe them.
Adam Grant • Hidden Potential
Here is my definition of imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is the persistent, unrealistic, fear-inducing, fucking ridiculous belief that you are supposed to magically eliminate all variables for failure before trying anything new in the presence of others.
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Fighting impostor syndrome: Julie had it for 8 years- start in small place- embrace the fact that you are in a place where you do not know what to do - Embrace curiosity - Everyone feels it - Repetition and seeing patterns give confidence- Build your toolkit - Share and collaborate with other people.