There are profound public policy implications, right? Because we're going on the road with the message of imposter syndrome is good. We might find that that has a disproportionately negative effect on some subsets of the population. And so we just have to be careful about the messaging. You don't have to take imposter syndrome as a curse. It's a double edged sword and you can try to get some of those benefits of doubt to say, "The fact that I am questioning myself means I'm not going to get complacent"
One thing that can hold us back from becoming better versions of ourselves is when we stubbornly cling to old beliefs and ways of thinking. So, for the second installment of our New Year’s guide to the science of change, Maya handpicks an interview from the archives with Adam Grant, psychologist and author of the book “Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know.” Adam gives us strategies for cultivating a more open mind. Plus, Maya and Adam debate the merits of imposter syndrome and the importance of revisiting our fundamental beliefs about the world, not just our opinions. As always, we’d love to hear which insights resonate most with you. You can connect with Maya on Instagram at @drmayashankar.
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