How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

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Jason: As a new UX designer in the field, I often experience imposter syndrome. How can I stabilize this experience where my self worth is not dependent on external sources? Denise: One of the things I talk about in the book is being self-referential instead of being externally referential. Jason: When you're in the unknown and you're in that roller coaster, like, I don't know what I'm doing and blah, blah, blah,. You can have these moments of clarity where you say, "I'm learning a new skill"

Denise Jacobs teaches us how to banish our inner critic. She motivates us to realize what we’re capable of creatively. She encourages us to overcome the fear of the unknown by turning that fear into curiosity. She also guides us into how to ask for feedback in a way that’s healthy and beneficial to us.

Why did you write “Banish Your Inner Critic”? (8:27)
We’re all born creative…what happens to us? (27:11)
Creativity > public school (35:04)
Do you have Dunning Kruger effect? (39:49)
The value of a creativity cheerleader (49:25)
Listener question: How can I assure my self worth is not dependent on external sources? (57:05)

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