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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Also, self-sabotage happens often for people with Impostor Syndrome. A 2014 study on Impostor Syndrome shows that those people with it tend to undervalue their skills or fail to recognize how other opportunities might place more substantial importance on their abilities. Maybe you have not purchased that bold outfit you know you want.

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The Mel Robbins Guide to Screwing Up

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In a 2014 LinkedIn article, Steli Efti, CEO of Close.io, described his experience in helping an employee overcome his fear of cold-calling—which was, more specifically, a fear of rejection. Rejection is that much-dreaded response that hits us right in the self-esteem. Ask for a discount before you purchase something.

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