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Imposter syndrome: you’re worth it, even if you don’t always think so

Competence does not guarantee confidence but self-doubt can bring unexpected benefits

Competence does not guarantee confidence. Albert Einstein once expressed dismay about the “exaggerated esteem” won by his life’s work. The feeling that one’s abilities are overestimated by others was named “imposter syndrome” in 1978. It is?blamed for mental health problems as well as for stopping many people, including women and minority groups, from reaching their potential.

But self-doubt can bring unexpected benefits. Trainee doctors who suffer from imposter syndrome have a better bedside manner. Under confident employees of a US investment advisory firm are better at helping people, co-operating and encouraging others. These findings come from a recent?study by Wharton researcher Basima Tewfik. Insecure folks seem 内容过长，仅展示头部和尾部部分文字预览，全文请查看图片预览。 dence that imposter syndrome fades with time. A study of medical librarians found that three times as many of those who were new to the job had?these feelings, compared with peers who had at least 11 years of experience. Perhaps “shushing” unruly medical students brings out the tiger in a person.

Similarly, the confidence gap between male and female leaders closes with age, according to a study of business leaders by Zenger Folkman, a leadership development consultancy.

There is a case for rethinking attitudes to imposter syndrome. A lack of confidence is a blight. Its flipside — complacency and conceit — is more damaging still.

But for the moment, in a world inclined to believe individuals’ own assessments of themselves, confidence is a well-rewarded characteristic. “Fake it until you make it, then keep on faking it” is the most profitable strategy for ambitious people.

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