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Ideas on impostor syndrome, confidence, leadership, and doing hard things, from a former NASA propulsion engineer who’s lived it. Grab a coffee and stay a while.

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Does AI make impostor syndrome worse?

Nobody Ever Felt Stupid Because a Calculator Was Faster I read an article claiming AI is making impostor syndrome worse. The logic: if AI wrote it, I must not

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Fake it Till You Make it? Yeah, no.

Why “Acting As If” Works Better Than “Faking It” Impostor syndrome is a common experience for high achievers, often making

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Do you like the Process or the Product?

Do you like the Process or the Product? I love sewing. I’ve been a sewist for over 50 years. (By

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From Foolish to Fortified: My Planet Hollywood Visit

“Why is this so hard?” Stepping into unfamiliar territory can really crank up the self-doubt of impostor syndrome feelings. It

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Impostor Syndrome and Building Inner Confidence

The other day I was listening to the Feb 16, 2024 podcast, “On Purpose with Jay Shetty” titled, “Three Ways

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Super Bowl: When Close isn’t Close Enough

The other night, thanks to an invite from a friend, I was at the Raiders Allegiant Stadium for the Super

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Holiday Cheer Without Fraud Fears

Managing Impostor Syndrome During the Holidays Photo by  Cameron Stewart on Unsplash The Christmas holiday season, with its emphasis on

Five Ways to Defeat Self-Doubt

Silence the impostor and trust what you know. See how self-doubt works, and five proven ways to beat it.

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