May 23, 2014

Imposter syndrome


  • Do you secretly worry that others will find out you’re not as intelligent and competent as they seem to think you are?
  • Do you often dismiss your accomplishments as a “fluke” or “no big deal”?
  • Do you think, “If I can do it, anyone can”?
  • Do you sometimes shy away from taking on even greater challenges because of nagging self-doubt?
  • Are you crushed by even constructive criticism, taking it as evidence of your ineptness?

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