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Rosana Francescato's avatar

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!

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Adam J. Blust's avatar

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.

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Rosana Francescato's avatar

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.

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Adam J. Blust's avatar

That sounds like a great book that I, as a hardcore introvert, should read. Thanks Rosana.

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Rosana Francescato's avatar

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. :-)

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Adam J. Blust's avatar

My boss once threatened to make us go to an improv class as a work activity. There was such a revolt that he cancelled.

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Rosana Francescato's avatar

OMG! Even role-playing is way too much for me.

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Ronnie Noize's avatar

Great story and great advice! Thank you, Adam.

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Adam J. Blust's avatar

Thank you, Ronnie.

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Ronnie Noize's avatar

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!

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Adam J. Blust's avatar

Thanks much Ronnie. I think Facebook is back up now. I was fantasizing a bit that it would just stay down. 😁

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