5 Forms of Imposter Syndrome & How to Overcome Them

Imposter syndrome comes with the fear that someone is going to find out you are not truly capable or intelligent enough to do all that you have done.

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The “Perfectionist”

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The “Superperson”

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The “Expert”

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The “Natural Genius”

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