Believes everything should come easily; if they have to work hard, they feel like a fraud.
The Fraud in the Mirror: Understanding and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Feels the need to know every single piece of information before starting, fearing they'll look unknowledgeable. Imposter Syndrome
Setting impossibly high standards and viewing anything less than a "flawless" performance as a total failure. The 5 Faces of the Imposter
Pushes themselves to work harder than everyone else to "prove" they aren't a fake. Strategies to Silence the Inner Critic Believes everything should come easily; if they have
The belief that you’ve fooled everyone into thinking you’re competent.
Dismissing your hard work and skills as mere timing or chance. The 5 Faces of the Imposter Pushes themselves
At its core, imposter syndrome is the persistent feeling of inadequacy despite evident success. It often manifests as: