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The Fear Holding You (and How to Conquer It)
You’ve worked hard, achieved great things, and earned the respect and admiration of your peers.
From the outside, you look like the picture of success and confidence.
But on the inside, a nagging voice whispers that you’re a fraud. That you’re not as smart, talented, or capable as everyone thinks.
That your achievements are just a fluke or a matter of luck, and that any day now, you’ll be exposed as the imposter you are.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
It’s estimated that 70% of people experience imposter syndrome at some point in their lives.
So what exactly is imposter syndrome, and why does it have such a powerful hold on so many high achievers?
And most importantly, how can you break free from its grip and learn to own your success?
Imposter syndrome, at its core, is a distorted belief system.
It’s the feeling that despite your accomplishments, you do not really deserve your success. That you’re somehow fooling everyone around you, and that it’s only a matter of time before you’re unmasked as a fraud.