Framework to beat imposter syndrome
Imposter syndrome is a part of life for all highly ambitious people.
That feeling of discomfort when you start pushing past your preconceived limits is natural. It can even be reframed as a good thing, a hidden sign of personal growth as you're taking on things that scare you.
But for many of us, imposter syndrome can be crippling, as it forces us to retreat to the safety of our current competencies, to avoid those new opportunities that might vault us to new heights.
The next time you feel it bubbling up, here's a simple trick to fight back:
I call it the Yet Mindset.
The next time you start feeling like you can't do something, add the word "yet" to the sentence:
"I'm not good enough" becomes "I'm not good enough...yet."
"I don't know how to do it" becomes "I don't know how to do it...yet."
"I'm not capable of that" becomes "I'm not capable of that...yet."
"Yet" becomes your one word reminder that you can achieve anything that you set your mind to. It is the reminder that you are dynamic and capable of so much more than you realize.
It is the unlock for your growth mindset.
Embrace the Yet Mindset and change your life.
