What If Feeling Like a Fraud Means You’re Raising Your Bar?

Podcast: Deep Thoughts · Deep Thoughts

Opublikowano: 2026-10-02

What if imposter syndrome isn’t always a sign that you don’t belong, but a signal that your standards, responsibilities, and ambitions have grown faster than your self-image?In this episode, we explore the hidden relationship between imposter syndrome, personal growth, confidence, competence, and ambition. Why can becoming more capable sometimes make us feel less confident? Why does entering a new level often feel like becoming a beginner again? And how can we distinguish between healthy discomfort, a genuine skill gap, perfectionism, and the fear of stepping outside our comfort zone?We also explore the Dunning-Kruger effect, identity gaps, the...