You’re NOT an Imposter
Imposter syndrome is a byproduct of living in a society that rewards mediocrity in the right packaging.
You don’t feel like a fraud because you are one. You feel like a fraud because half the people in your industry got there through vibes, legacy admissions, or executive daddies—and they’re not losing sleep over it.
Your self-doubt isn’t a reflection of your value—it’s a reflection of a rigged game. And naming that? That’s power.
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I love your reminder of perspective! 😂
This was one of the key revelations of my job history—that although I was far from perfect, my work ethic and desire to learn apparently put me near the head of the pack 🤷🏼♀️
Damn Chelsea, do you have hidden cameras at my job. 😂
So I should run for Congress or the Oval Office. Capeesh. 👌
a bar so low we could trip on it and still be higher.
She is intelligent lady so yes she should
useful to hear this today
I needed this, I’m always worried I’m not actually good enough for my job and wondering if I’m even a good person.
This. Knowing the right person at the right time and being ready to learn are half the battle
i mean, i’d say that imposter syndrome stems from an overabundance of both 1) anxiety and 2) self-reflection, which is completely absent in nepo babies, so.
I had a snobby rich woman being obnoxious to me and others the other day, so I asked her whether she was expecting and she was like expecting what I was like I’m sorry, I thought you were pregnant. I am not human trash because I am “the help” and you don’t get to cut in line for the restroom and pound on the door and try to open the door because you think your time is more valuable than everyone else’s and you are somehow entitled. We are all here because we have to use the toilet. If I were the person in the stall you were harassing, I would take longer just to spite you plus you were a little intimidating. Wait your turn. I hope I put you in your place. I’m not afraid of you just because I’m wearing a name tag at a fancy event. I’m getting paid to be here while you paid money to be here. We both heard the same music and saw the same show. She wanted to have special access to a private restroom and I told her she was welcome to leave and buy another ticket to come back in. If we let her through a locked door to use the toilet, we would have to let everybody and nobody wants 30,000 people using a locked access restroom now do they. Oh, I want my stuff sooner than everyone because my time is more valuable and the rules don’t apply to me infuriates me.
Damn, I love those glasses 👓👓👓
“can barely use a computer” THIS IS SO TRUE. And it happens across so many disciplines and occupations!
Yup, all the stupidest people I’ve known have been my bosses
I needed this today. Thank you!
Leaving this here for anyone who feels like imposter syndrome almost fits, but not quite. Like you know you’re good at the thing and deserve recognition, but you still feel like you’re “impersonating” yourself to behave as the person you think people perceive you to be… look up “masking”… then throw that out a window too!! Neither helps
In my head, i hear you saying “you don’t have imposter syndrome, you’re an imposter.” from a much older video lol
The way I screamed “PERIODT!” because you made great points here #MeritocracyLOL
correct, because I’m an Impostor *laughs in Australian*
A lot of highly skilled people have poor work habits, and dangerous attitudes. Being slightly inferior in skill but superior in attitude and safety consciousness has justified many employees. Many companies have gone out of business by being uninsurable.
I needed this reminder so much! Thank you!
I’ll never forget the Jennifer Coolidge quote (when asked about advice for young artists). I’m paraphrasing, “Go to bad movies. Go to bad concerts, bad plays, bad art shows, anything, because there are a lot of people getting paid to do what you want to do, and they’re not even that good at it!”
Plus, as you work at it, your work and self-development still benefit your employer. Give them their money’s worth to the best of your ability for 40 hours per week and you will continue to become more knowledgable and experienced, so more valuable to your employer. Then, let go of your imposter syndrome. It is not serving you.