Paul's Take #22: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Win Monday with Paul Epstein

In this episode, Paul delves into a topic likely familiar to many - imposter syndrome. He shares personal experiences and practical tips to overcome it, reflecting on his previous conversation with Jade Gordon, the daughter of Hall of Fame speaker Jon Gordon, and highlighting her transformative journey. Emphasizing the importance of focusing on one's strengths and adopting an abundance mindset, Paul shares a personal anecdote about reframing his perspective in a room of high-powered executives. Authenticity is key, he advises, as being genuine helps combat imposter syndrome.

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Key Takeaways:

• Imposter syndrome and how to overcome it
• Jade and Paul's personal experiences with imposter syndrome
• Shifting mindset from feeling inadequate to recognizing strengths and being authentic
• Importance of focusing on strengths, gifts, talents, and abilities
• Adopting a mindset of abundance
• Emphasizing authenticity in combating imposter syndrome
• Advising against creating a facade or exaggerating qualifications

In This Episode:

• [01:102] Jade and Paul’s experiences with imposter syndrome
• [03:12] Shifting mindset
• [05:03] The importance of authenticity and avoiding creating a gap by being genuine

Notable Quotes

• [01:06] “I think if we're being honest, every single one of us has felt a level and a sense of imposter syndrome.”-Paul
• [03:12] “Instead of thinking about what you don't have or who you are not or what you have not done yet, think about who you are, your strengths, your gifts, your talents, your abilities, your skills, what you have done, and start there” -Paul
• [03:16] "Start from a place of my glass is half full versus the internal mindset battles of my glass is half empty.." -Paul
• [05:54] "Don't dig yourself a hole because often we fake it til we make it.."– Paul

Resource & Links

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