The things that people boast about tend to be the things they are least secure about. Overconfidence and extreme insecurity stem from the same obsession with self. Imposter syndrome, the fear of being exposed as a fraud, can be alleviated by realizing that people are not focused on judging you, as they are primarily concerned with themselves. To overcome ego and insecurity, it is essential to shift focus away from self-doubt and self-obsession.