The Reality of Imposter Syndrome

The Reality of Imposter Syndrome

Ever feel like you’re the only one who got where you are… and don’t deserve it? It’s more common than you think. <> Over the years, I’ve observed that most people – regardless of how much they’ve achieved – are full of...
How Limits Set You Free

How Limits Set You Free

Overachievers teach themselves that if they try hard enough, they can do anything they set their mind to. That pattern of thinking couldn’t be further from the truth. <> It’s easy to scroll through any of our social accounts and wonder, Why am I not...
Resist Shame

Resist Shame

Shame can cripple an overachiever’s ability to move forward. Here’s one tactic to move from embarrassment to curiosity. <> A few weeks ago, I was called to the carpet after delivering a poor effort on a small project.   I felt a small knot forming in...
The Problem with Meetings

The Problem with Meetings

Here’s one, simple tactic to dramatically change your dread of meetings. <>  A few years ago, I was sitting in a 1-hour board meeting filled with other volunteers. As our session was getting underway, I noticed many of the participants took out their...
Never Caught Up

Never Caught Up

Here’s a hard truth for all those overachievers working late nights and early mornings to “get caught up.” <>  Have you ever worked late into the night, over your lunch break, or on the weekend, hoping to get “caught up”? We’ve all done it,...
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