017 - Imposter Syndrome: Why You Feel Like You Don’t Belong (And How to Fix It)

Imposter syndrome is real, and it's a lot more common than you might think. I’ve lived it too - from high school baseball to college - and still damn near every day in my professional work. In this episode, I share my experiences with imposter syndrome, break down what it is, why it happens to us, what's happening in our brains, and I give you 5 legit strategies to it.If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong, this one’s for you.00:00 My Introduction to Imposter Syndrome02:19 "Why Would Anyone Listen to Me?"03:45 What is Imposter Syndrome?06:21 Roots & Causes of Imposter Syndrome09:53 Neuroscience Behind Imposter Syndrome & What's Happening in Your Brain12:59 Imposter Syndrome in Baseball14:51 Neuroplasticity & Strategies to Defeat Imposter Syndrome16:05 Strategy 1: Challenge Your Thoughts17:47 Strategy 2: Acknowledge Achievements Objectively18:54 Strategy 3: Progress Over Perfection20:41 Strategy 4: Stop Comparing!21:49 Strategy 5: Normalize Imposter Syndrome25:05 Final Thoughts, Reminders & Gratitude