Fixable How to beat impostor syndrome
Sep 15, 2025
Impostor syndrome affects up to 80% of people, fueling feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. The hosts dissect its various forms and discuss how it manifests, especially among high achievers and women. They emphasize the need for self-awareness, realistic self-perception, and the importance of community support. Practical techniques like maintaining performance records and adopting a growth mindset are shared to combat self-doubt. The conversation encourages seeking help and reframing these experiences for healthier professional growth.
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Imposter Syndrome As A Distortion
- Imposter syndrome is a cognitive distortion that creates a skewed view of reality.
- Frances Frei calls it a distortion field that can be identified and corrected.
Origins And Who It Hits Hardest
- The imposter phenomenon was first observed in high-achieving women in the 1970s.
- It remains common and especially affects people who are underrepresented or new to a context.
Opposite Distortion: Dunning‑Kruger
- Imposter syndrome has an opposite distortion: the Dunning-Kruger effect.
- Recognizing both distortions helps calibrate self-assessment toward accuracy.
