This Is Why You Feel Like An Imposter

Summary

• I often talk with entrepreneurs who struggle with imposter syndrome.
• The key to overcoming imposter syndrome is to stop lying and be truthful.
• For example, an agency owner with 150 clients felt like a fraud because he didn't know how to run his business.
• He only knew how to get customers, not how to operate the business effectively.
• I advised him to be honest about his strengths and weaknesses.
• By stating the facts and telling the truth, you can avoid feeling like an imposter.
• You feel like a fraud when you make claims about things that haven't happened yet or pretend to be something you're not.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing a few straightforward strategies that can help you overcome imposter syndrome and operate more effectively in your business or personal growth journey.

First, be honest with yourself and others. A good way of doing this is to clearly state your current skills and areas where you need improvement. For instance, if you’re great at getting customers but struggle with operational management, simply say so. Transparency can help you feel more authentic and reduce the stress of pretending.

Another key step is to focus on your strengths while acknowledging your weaknesses. This makes you more relatable and trustworthy. People appreciate honesty and it makes you feel less like a fraud. For example, if asked about your business, you might say, “I’ve successfully brought in many customers, but I’m still learning the ropes of day-to-day operations.”

Next, seek out resources or mentors who can help you grow in the areas where you feel less confident. Joining a mastermind group or finding an experienced mentor doesn’t have to be costly and can provide valuable insight and guidance.

Lastly, regularly reflect on your progress. Keep a simple journal where you record your achievements and areas you’re improving. This can be a powerful reminder of how far you’ve come and where you’re headed, reinforcing your confidence and combating feelings of fraudulence.

By implementing these low-cost, high-value strategies, you can start feeling more genuine and secure in your capabilities, whether you're running a business or working on personal growth.

Full Transcript

I have a lot of conversations with entrepreneurs who are like how do I get over imposter syndrome and I was like stop lying and I had an agency owner he had an agency of 150 clients B2B and now he's selling kind of like his client getting system and I said why did it end and he said I didn't know how to operate a business I just you know I just knew how to get customers in I said do you say that he was like No And I was like that's why you feel like a fraud because you pretend like you had this big agency and you did you just didn't say the other part of it which is that I also didn't know how to run the business and I was like I actually think it's more compelling you can't feel like an imposter if you state the facts and tell the truth the only time you feel like an imposter is as soon as you state something that might happen or will happen in the future that hasn't happened yet or you state something as though it has happened and it hasn't