Can the fear of being a fraud actually drive your success?
In short: In this relatable talk, entrepreneur and CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes explores the phenomenon of impostor syndrome. He shares how his personal experiences with self-doubt helped pave his way to success and demonstrates how you might use these feelings to your advantage.
Impostor syndrome is the persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud, despite one's actual abilities. This feeling of unworthiness is common even among high achievers; for instance, despite winning several awards and writing eleven books, Maya Angelou struggled with the doubt that her accomplishments were unearned.
Rather than simply attempting to combat these feelings, Cannon-Brorings suggests looking at how they can be leveraged as a tool for growth.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: How you can use impostor syndrome to your benefit | Mike Cannon-Brookes
- Also: How you can use impostor syndrome to your benefit - Mike | TED-Ed
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