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Jul 27, 2026

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Imposter syndrome is a good sign

Imposter syndrome is a good sign

Everything we’ve heard about imposter syndrome frames it as a problem - something to overcome, silence, or outgrow. But what if it’s actually a sign that you’re on the right path? Feeling like an imposter usually means you’re doing something that stretches you, something that matters. It’s the uncomfortable space between where you were and where you’re headed. 

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