How to Be a Better Human
Why your brain is an unreliable narrator (w/ Aparna Nancherla)
Aug 21, 2023
Aparna Nancherla, comedian and author of Unreliable Narrator, talks about impostor syndrome and shares strategies for dealing with it like creating a resume of failures and using made-up words. She also discusses the distortion of popular terms and how she found success in comedy on her own terms.
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Quick takeaways
- Imposter syndrome is the feeling of being a fraud and undeserving of success, attributing it all to luck rather than skill.
- Talking about imposter syndrome with others can help challenge self-doubt and offer a fresh perspective.
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What is imposter syndrome?
Imposter syndrome is the feeling of being a fraud and undeserving of success, attributing it all to luck rather than skill. It is a persistent fear of being exposed as inadequate and lacking the capabilities others perceive you to have.
