"Imposter syndrome is the uneasy feeling that you don't deserve the accolade, that people will think you are a fraud, or that the committee made a mistake. Sadly, this syndrome, or phenomenon, as it is now referred to, is extremely common, even among high performers ranging from Supreme Court justices to Academy Award-winning actors. But there is an overlooked antidote."
"We often tell ourselves the achievement occurred due to luck or timing, but the truth of the matter is, it was consistent hard work. The self-doubt snowballs when there is no one to validate your progress or hold up a mirror and reflect your strength back to you and remind you of the path you crossed and hurdles you overcame."
Imposter syndrome creates an uneasy feeling of undeserved acclaim, fears of being a fraud, or belief that a committee made a mistake. The phenomenon is common even among high performers. Achievements are often misattributed to luck or timing instead of consistent hard work, and self-doubt intensifies without external validation or reminders of obstacles overcome. Mentors provide an objective, experienced perspective, reflect strengths, and normalize failures by revealing their own vulnerability. Reframing imposter feelings as a sign of success and prioritizing progress over perfection interrupts the cycle of self-doubt, reduces fear, and encourages continued action.
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