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Scenario

Why sudden wealth can trigger impostor syndrome

My startup just sold for $300 million and I thought I would feel accomplished but instead I feel like a fraud who got lucky while actual talented people work normal jobs.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Success without perceived merit challenges one's fundamental sense of self-worth and identity.

Your guide for this
Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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