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Why mastery doesn't always eliminate imposter feelings

I parallel park perfectly every time but I still get anxious when people watch me do it because I learned to drive late and feel like everyone can tell I am faking confidence. Success does not seem to cure the feeling of being behind.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Early struggles can create lasting internal narratives that persist despite contradictory evidence of competence.

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