Impostor syndrome: “I don't know what I'm doing. It's only a matter of time until everyone finds out." Growth mindset: "I don't know what I'm doing yet. It's only a matter of time until I figure it out." The highest form of self-confidence is believing in your ability to learn.
On the other hand, the person with impostor syndrome was considered the sensitive or social/emotionally competent family member.
Dr. Richard Orbé-Austin • Own Your Greatness: Overcome Impostor Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Succeed in Life
the feeling that everybody else knew what they were doing, while I alone lacked the tiniest clue. Innocent that I was, I thought nobody else felt this way. Now I know better. Almost everyone suffers from the Kindergarten Complex from time to time. In fact, the only people who don’t are those who are so terrified of being a novice that they never tr
... See moreMartha Beck • Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live
so I was no stranger to the feelings of insecurity that often follow on the heels of inspiration (sometimes referred to as ‘impostor syndrome’).
Jamie Smart • Results: Think Less. Achieve More
