Stop Blowhard Syndrome
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Stop Blowhard Syndrome
Plus, if you never really give it your best shot, you can always claim (if only to yourself) that you could have been a great writer, artist, leader, or lawyer—that is, if you’d really tried. Of course many impostors do try. Still, you may hold back in other ways, like taking yourself out of the running for promotions, shying away from honors class
... See moreThey are convinced that other people’s praise and recognition of their accomplishments is undeserved, chalking up their achievements to chance, charm, connections, and other external factors. Unable to internalize or feel deserving of their success, they continually doubt their ability to repeat past successes. When they do succeed they feel relief
... See moreThe opposite of armchair quarterback syndrome is impostor syndrome, where competence exceeds confidence.
Mindset Minefield #4 Impostor Syndrome
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.