Quick snippets from my morning read on Friday, 13th November 2020
Today’s morning read is taken from the fifth issue of our newsletter – Notes & Thoughts that was sent out yesterday. In this issue, we address the Imposter Syndrome and today we are focusing on the five types of imposter syndrome.
For many people, the impostor syndrome can be a huge driver for growth and success, because it pushes us to always be better tomorrow than we are today. But that can also cause constant dissatisfaction with our current state, creating an endless cycle of doubt and restlessness.
The 5 Types of Impostor Syndrome
The perfectionists
They set very high goals and will never be satisfied with their achievements, even when they actually achieve those goals. They always feel like they could have done better.
The Superheroes
These never feel adequate amongst their peers, so they push themselves to do more to feel valued, to stand out or to measure up to their colleagues.
The Experts
They believe they don’t and can never know enough to be an authority, often turning down promotions, or other engagement offers to the detriment of their growth and professional development.
The Soloists
Soloists feel like asking for help may reveal their weaknesses, so they prefer to work alone within their productivity comfort zones. For these people, working alone proves their capability.
The Natural Geniuses
Like perfectionists, set their goals pretty high, but also judge themselves on their inability to do things “naturally” with ease. If something it takes too long, they feel like they’re not good enough, even if they’re executing the task well.
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