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Imposter Syndrome
What People Get Wrong About Imposter Syndrome

Clearer Thinking on July 16, 2024

Imposter phenomenon is real. Recent studies show that self-doubts may not originate in individuals but reflect a lack of feedback from one's environment.

Imposter phenomenon is real. Recent studies show that self-doubts may not originate in individuals but reflect a lack of feedback from one's environment.

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November 2024
The Perfectionism Trap

When we fall prey to perfectionism, we think we’re honorably aspiring to be our very best, but often we’re really just setting ourselves up for failure, as perfection is impossible and its pursuit inevitably backfires.

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