Tips to overcome Imposter Syndrome and the Toolbox Fallacy

Imposter Syndrome

That self doubt, as an entrepreneur that you are not good enough or not an expert. It results in cutting yourself short, in pricing, in boldness, in success and thriving.

Everyone at some time struggles with Imposter Syndrome. From the entrepreneur to the kid having to present something at the front of the class.

- What is Imposter Syndrome?

- Self doubt

- Thinking that you are not good enough

- Being told that you are not an expert

- Competence – the willingness to try.

- Is confidence genetic or learned?

- What do I do if I fail?

- Every time you fail you learn a lesson or a new question to ask.

Toolbox Fallacy

“If only I had X, then I could start.”

- What is the Toolbox fallacy – “I need X (software, training, etc.) to start this activity/business”. #JustStart!

- How can you bridge that gap when you are just starting out?

- “It’s not a problem if you still have an action left.”

Episode website: https://thrivingthefuture.com/overcoming-imposter-syndrome

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