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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Impostor Syndrome reflects a belief that you are inadequate and, or incompetent despite evidence that you are skilled and successful. Social media users have created a voyeuristic environment where we can easily get caught up in “comparisonitis.” Also, self-sabotage happens often for people with Impostor Syndrome.

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How to Work for A Difficult Boss

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

If you can learn to work with them, you have skills that 99.9% They have no/poor communication skills, they lack intra and interpersonal awareness. Or it could be that he is just mentally ill, has some sort of addiction, or low self esteem. Yet the fact that they can deliver at that level means they are uber successful.

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Imperfection is a good thing | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

In my old music school there were plenty of teachers who were incredible players and missed no opportunity to show their skills to their students. Reply Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach ( @barbaraling ) April 21, 2010 at 8:16 am Loved the unicorn comparison! Some people are indeed impressed by this.

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