Mar 2, 2022
Many people in the arts are no stranger to self-doubt and impostor syndrome. In this episode, I talk about what imposter syndrome is, what some of the causes are for me, and how I’m trying to deal with it.
“I have written 11 books but each time I think ‘Uh-oh, they’re going to find out now. I’ve run a game on everybody, and they’re going to find me out.’” – Maya Angelou
“If you have imposter syndrome, you probably are worthy.” – Tunde Oyeneyin
Hidden Brain (Shankar Vedantam) episode: The Psychology of Self-Doubt
Dare to Lead (Brené Brown) episode: Impostor Syndrome
Dr. Valerie Young – Impostor Syndrome Quiz
5 Different types of Impostor Syndrome (and 5 ways to battle each one) by Melody J. Wilding
Psychology Today: Top 10 Fears That Hold People Back in Life by Amy Morin
Roosevelt’s “The Man in the Arena” by Erin McCarthy