I have been a victim of imposter syndrome recently and it did a number on my self-esteem. Had I read this article then, I would have recognized it for what it was and wouldn't be rebuilding my ego right now.
I am exceedingly good at research and academic essays. I feel stupid because regardless of my ability to read, absorb,critically think through connections, and memorize facts, I can’t spell well. In all three languages I speak I suck at spelling. Makes me feel incompetent.
Wow! A lot of gold nuggets in this piece. Thank you! I am new on Substack, still trying to figure things out. I will admit I get intimidated when I see the volumes of knowledge being presented and how together everyone’s presentation looks. Your article ..especially the tv example …reminded me to stay in my own lane …I am okay.
The reverse Dunning-Kruger observatin is so on point. Intellectual humility is rare because it requires you to be comfortable with uncertanty and not knowing. People with real expertise understand the nuance and complexity, which is why they doubt themselves more than novices do.
Thank you for your re-writes and overcoming your doubts to put together a great piece! Imposter syndrome holds me back: Professionally when I'm working on a slide deck for a continuing education topic I'm teaching, also in my hobbies (like writing - I took a 10 year hiatus waiting for the right time to begin again. One a-ha moment was when I continually found myself having to say "I don't know" and having to research answers for clients. Found that made me a trusted advisor (pardon the cliche), not a dummy.
I love this perspective and mindset shift 👏🏽
So glad it resonated with you!
This looks really interesting!! Saved to read later <3
Awesome! Hope you enjoy it when you get to it ❤️
Just finished reading your article — pure gold! Thanks for sharing.
Really appreciate that — thank you!
I have been a victim of imposter syndrome recently and it did a number on my self-esteem. Had I read this article then, I would have recognized it for what it was and wouldn't be rebuilding my ego right now.
Thank you!
Glad it helped... you’re not alone in that at all.
I am exceedingly good at research and academic essays. I feel stupid because regardless of my ability to read, absorb,critically think through connections, and memorize facts, I can’t spell well. In all three languages I speak I suck at spelling. Makes me feel incompetent.
Honestly, that doesn’t make you any less smart. Spelling’s a skill, not a measure of intelligence.
Thank you for that🩷I needed it today
Hello! Your article is very timely; I just posted one myself about my Dunning-Kruger/Imposter Syndrome aha moment!
Love that... perfect timing then!
Wow! A lot of gold nuggets in this piece. Thank you! I am new on Substack, still trying to figure things out. I will admit I get intimidated when I see the volumes of knowledge being presented and how together everyone’s presentation looks. Your article ..especially the tv example …reminded me to stay in my own lane …I am okay.
Totally get that... you’re doing just fine. Keep going your way.
The reverse Dunning-Kruger observatin is so on point. Intellectual humility is rare because it requires you to be comfortable with uncertanty and not knowing. People with real expertise understand the nuance and complexity, which is why they doubt themselves more than novices do.
Exactly... that nuance is everything. Thanks for this.
Thank you for your re-writes and overcoming your doubts to put together a great piece! Imposter syndrome holds me back: Professionally when I'm working on a slide deck for a continuing education topic I'm teaching, also in my hobbies (like writing - I took a 10 year hiatus waiting for the right time to begin again. One a-ha moment was when I continually found myself having to say "I don't know" and having to research answers for clients. Found that made me a trusted advisor (pardon the cliche), not a dummy.
Totally get that. And honestly—“I don’t know” is such a power move. Glad you’re creating again.
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Appreciate you reading :)
Really glad it helped... you deserve that feeling :)
That’s wonderful — glad it connected with you.
Thanks so much — glad it resonated!