Changing Your Mind with Adam Grant
A Slight Change of Plans
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Imposter Syndrome
I was struck by this paradox that when you look at where imposter syndrome exists, one of the places it's most prevalent is among high achievers. I think a lot of people have assumed that they've succeeded in spite of their doubts. And I started to wonder whether their doubts are actually helping to fuel their success. It almost makes me think that instead of trying to have our confidence match our competence perfectly, we are better off slightly underestimating ourselves.
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