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Issue 9: The Natural Genius’s View of Competence

by Dr. Valerie Young | Sep 30, 2024 | Newsletter

Issue 9 | September 10, 2024 IN THIS ISSUE FEATURED ARTICLEThe Natural Genius’s View of Competence THIS WEEK’S REFRAME WHAT’S NEW AT IMPOSTOR SYNDROME INSTITUTEWays We Can Support You FEATURED RESOURCE In the midst of difficulty lies opportunity. — Albert...

The Natural Genius’s View of Competence

by Valerie Young | Sep 3, 2024 | Articles, Blog - No Header

When Max was 10 years old he asked his Uncle Jason to teach him how to play the piano. He quit after five minutes. Looking back Max realized that he didn’t want to “learn” how to play the guitar… he just wanted to “play” the guitar. The Perfectionist continues to be...

Issue 3: The Competence Rulebook for Mere Mortals

by Valerie Young | May 17, 2024 | Newsletter

Issue 3 | May 17, 2024 IN THIS ISSUE FEATURED ARTICLE The Competence Rulebook for Mere Mortals THIS WEEK’S REFRAME WHAT’S NEW AT IMPOSTOR SYNDROME INSTITUTE The Impostor Syndrome Handbook for Coaches FEATURED RESOURCE I have offended God and mankind...

The Competence Rulebook for Mere Mortals

by Dr. Valerie Young | May 14, 2024 | Articles, Uncategorized

All achievers want to do their best. But when you feel like an impostor, your “best” includes a host of self-expectations that go far beyond doing well. Whether you know it or not, your view of competence is a major contributor to perpetuating your belief that you...

Why Embracing Your Impostor Syndrome is a Really Bad Idea

by Dr. Valerie Young | Sep 7, 2017 | Articles, Blog

When asked in an interview if he ever felt like an impostor, Saturday Night Live writer and comedian John Mulaney replied: “Oh yeah. Steve Higgins [a producer for SNL] asked me on one of my first one or two days: ‘You feel like a fraud?’ And I said yes, and he...

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