We talk about our experiences with and thoughts on imposter syndrome.
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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)
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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
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