This is an interesting topic, because many people feel impostor syndrome even when they're following their calling and what they're good at. It may be diminished when you're doing what you're meant to be doing, but that doesn't mean it goes away. I guess it could depend on the intensity of the feeling. Something to think about!
Yeah I get that. I just wanted to start with my experience, to see if it resonated with anyone else. I can definitely write more about this from a more general perspective.
There's so much to say about impostor syndrome! Your story reminded me of one in a book I recently read, Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come. It's written by a shy introvert who did a stint as a TV show host, which she was terrified of and never did well. She finally acknowledged she was much better suited to being a writer — and though she did spend a year trying activities that were out of her comfort zone, those were not jobs.
I enjoyed it, though it took a while for me to get into it. It was fun. Maybe if I were younger I'd consider doing even half the things she did — like standup comedy and an improv class — but most likely not. :-)
This is an interesting topic, because many people feel impostor syndrome even when they're following their calling and what they're good at. It may be diminished when you're doing what you're meant to be doing, but that doesn't mean it goes away. I guess it could depend on the intensity of the feeling. Something to think about!
Yeah I get that. I just wanted to start with my experience, to see if it resonated with anyone else. I can definitely write more about this from a more general perspective.
There's so much to say about impostor syndrome! Your story reminded me of one in a book I recently read, Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come. It's written by a shy introvert who did a stint as a TV show host, which she was terrified of and never did well. She finally acknowledged she was much better suited to being a writer — and though she did spend a year trying activities that were out of her comfort zone, those were not jobs.
That sounds like a great book that I, as a hardcore introvert, should read. Thanks Rosana.
I enjoyed it, though it took a while for me to get into it. It was fun. Maybe if I were younger I'd consider doing even half the things she did — like standup comedy and an improv class — but most likely not. :-)
My boss once threatened to make us go to an improv class as a work activity. There was such a revolt that he cancelled.
OMG! Even role-playing is way too much for me.
Great story and great advice! Thank you, Adam.
Thank you, Ronnie.
You're welcome, Adam. I tried to share it on Facebook but Facebook is not available at the moment. Will try again, because people need to see this!
Thanks much Ronnie. I think Facebook is back up now. I was fantasizing a bit that it would just stay down. 😁