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We talk about our experiences with and thoughts on imposter syndrome. Full show notes This week’s episode is sponsored by: Audible: Get a free audiobook download and a free 30-day trial by going to Audible.com/CIG or texting “CIG” to 500-500 on your phone. Skillshare: With thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. Get started with 2 free months of unlimited learning (including Thomas' Productivity Masterclass!) at Skillshare.com/geek. Things mentioned in this episode: How to Hack Your Memory with the "Major System" Andrew Huang on YouTube Leonardo da Vinci, by Sir Walter Isaacson Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare Lindsey Holmes' Productivity with Evernote course on Skillshare 5 Rules (and One Secret Weapon) for Acing Multiple Choice Tests My New (Better) Morning Routine MrBeast on YouTube Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, by John Ratey How to Study Effectively: 8 Advanced Tips Study Less Study Smart How to Make Great Things Powlyglot Essentialism, by Greg McKeown The Motivation Hacker, by Nick Winter Harvard Business Review's Overcoming Imposter Syndrome article TierZoo on YouTube Beardbrand AsapSCIENCE on YouTube The Path to College, Pt. 1: Getting Accepted The Path to College, Pt. 2: Paying for It The Path to College, Pt. 3: Becoming College-Ready A Master Class on Buying a Car – Part 1 (Ep. 69) A Master Class on Buying a Car – Part 2 (Ep. 70) Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:05:56 - How we struggle with imposter syndrome 0:23:22 - Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks) 0:26:21 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills) 0:28:44 - Feeling like you’re a failure or "washed out" 0:44:15 - Thinking you can't fail 0:54:36 - Leading yourself to believe you're not competent 1:08:06 - Attributing your success to luck 1:13:10 - Downplaying your accomplishments and final thoughts 1:37:15 - Conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.