Signed my biggest contract ever last week... and now I'm crippled with self-doubt. It feels like the bigger the wins, the louder the imposter syndrome gets. Anyone else struggle with this paradox?

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Well done!
Oh of course, no matter the seniority, no matter the experience… that voice will always be there in different shapes and forms.
That voice also (usually) means you’re exactly on the right way.
We beat our self-doubt, our fears, our worries, by leaning into it.

You’ve got this! Congrats :)

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That’s because self talk is renting room in your brain

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100% you are not alone. Try taking a step back and reflecting on how far you’ve come!

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I so relate to this imposter syndrome feeling all the time! but as my friends say to me “if it was that easy everyone would be doing it”. Be proud of yourself to get where you’re at and don’t let your brain (ego/doubt) tell you otherwise

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Yes, this is called self talk and you can remove it by doing a fact check

POWER THROUGH IT!
IGNORE THE VOICE!

You landed the contract because YOU are the RIGHT business for that job. Trust your clients decision.

Just get to it and enjoy the success!!

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