How to defeat the internal censor

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The Natural Genius. They judge success not by the amount of what they have achieved, but by how quickly and easily it came to them. They feel shame and anxiety if they don’t succeed at something the first time. Often the reason is that they were singled out for some success in childhood and were not prepared for the fact that in adulthood everything would not come so easily to them.
The Soloist. For them, asking for help is a sign of weakness. Only by working independently can they feel like they are worth something.
The Expert. They care about what and how much they know, they are afraid to seem inexperienced in something. Such people often take courses (sometimes excessively), but do not practice that often, they are afraid to apply for vacancies if they do not meet all the requirements.
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Imposter syndrome has its own advantage — it gives impetus to development. A good example is the story of Mike Cannon-Brookes , an Australian businessman and billionaire, co-founder of Atlassian. He talks about how imposter syndrome accompanied him throughout the development of his business. This is a very lively and sincere story, you will belgium telegram surely recognize in the speaker’s words what you have experienced yourself. Mike used imposter syndrome to achieve success in his specialty and personal life. For more details, watch the video at the link below. Available with Russian subtitles.


When you criticize yourself too much, it will not lead to anything good. The situation can end up with serious psychological problems. What to do to avoid this?

Make a list of your achievements. Talk to someone who knows about the events of your life and whom you are not afraid to confide in. Let them help you.
Identify your impostor type. This will help you understand the reasons for your anxieties.
Don't compare yourself to others. It motivates some people, and depresses others. It's better to compare yourself to who you were a year or a couple of months ago. Then you'll see real progress.
Be honest about your strengths and weaknesses. Don't just fight your shortcomings, but also develop the best in yourself.