How to overcome imposter syndrome

Manuel Oliveira

“Soon, they’ll find out I’m a phony.”,
“Closing that deal was sheer luck!”
“I didn’t do anything to deserve that promotion...”

 

Do these thoughts sound familiar? Self-doubt is human, but up to 70% of all people will suffer from imposter syndrome at least once in their life. For some, it will turn into a permanent condition. But there are good news:  you can learn to recognize it, react accordingly and, ultimately, reduce its effects significantly. 

This article covers some of the steps you can take towards achieving this.