It’s not imposter syndrome
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If you’ve ever felt like a "fraud" the moment you landed a promotion or led a high-stakes meeting, you may have felt like you have imposter syndrome – the internal psychological experience of doubting your accomplishments and harboring a persistent, often internalized fear of being exposed as a "fraud."
Despite objective evidence of competence—such as degrees, promotions, or successful projects—those experiencing it attribute their success to external factors like luck, timing, or deceiving others into thinking they are more capable than they believe themselves to be.
You aren't lacking confidence. You’re experiencing a safety reflex…and humans have this for a reason…and you can get over it.
Our ancestors survived by staying within the lines. In early human tribes, claiming a status you hadn't "earned" through years of visibility wasn't just socially awkward; it was dangerous. It risked expulsion from the group.
Today, your nervous system still carries that tribal memory. When you achieve success quickly, your brain doesn't see a "win"—it sees a violation of the hierarchy.
That knot in your stomach isn't a sign that you’re unqualified; it’s your body reacting to unfamiliar altitude.
Imposter syndrome is simply your internal alarm system confusing growth with threat.
The goal isn't to wait until the fear vanishes. The goal is to recognize the alarm, thank it for trying to keep you "safe" in the cave, and keep climbing anyway.
When that "found out" feeling strikes, try these shifts in internal dialogue to ground your nervous system:
1. Label the Reflex, Not the Person
Instead of: "I don't belong here."
Try: "My nervous system is flagging a change in status. This is a survival reflex, not a fact."
2. Focus on Contribution Over Credibility
Instead of: "Do they think I'm smart enough to lead this?"
Try: "What value can I provide to the team in this moment?" (This shifts focus from self-protection to service.)
3. Acknowledge the "New Altitude"
Instead of: "I'm faking it until I make it."
Try: "I am acclimating to a new level of impact. Discomfort is the cost of growth."
You’re not a fraud; you’re an explorer.
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