Why Do I Feel Like an Imposter?, Dr. Sandi Mann
Why Do I Feel Like an Imposter?, Dr. Sandi Mann
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Why Do I Feel Like an Imposter?
How to Understand and Cope with Imposter Syndrome

Author: Dr. Sandi Mann

Narrator: Esther Wane

Unabridged: 4 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Vibrance Press

Published: 09/10/2019


Synopsis

Many of us share a shameful little secret: deep down we feel like complete frauds and are convinced that our accomplishments are the result of luck rather than skill. This is a psychological phenomenon known as 'Imposter Syndrome'. This book examines the reasons why up to 70% of us are developing this syndrome-and what we can do about it.

All of us, at one point or another, have questioned our capabilities and competence. Maybe you've wondered how you got hired and, handed big job responsibilities? One recent article suggested that 70% of people "will experience at least one episode" of IS in their lives. 

Imposter Syndrome (also known as imposter phenomenon, fraud syndrome, or the imposter experience) is a concept describing individuals who are marked by an inability to internalize their accomplishments and a persistent fear of being exposed as a 'fraud'. The term was coined in 1978 by clinical psychologists Pauline R. Clance and Suzanne A. Imes. Despite external evidence of their competence, those exhibiting the syndrome remain convinced that they are frauds and do not deserve the success they have achieved. Proof of success is dismissed as luck, timing, or as a result of deceiving others into thinking they are more intelligent and competent than they believe themselves to be. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sheena

yes hello this marks my 1000th book on goodreads i feel like that is a cause to celebrate also it is my birthday anyway, i found this fascinating and relatable and wish i had a hard copy to highlight a bunch of things but i heard there's a ton of typos in it. i didn't notice since it was an audiobook......more

"Why Do I Feel Like An Impostor? How to Understand and Cope With the Impostor Syndrome" by Dr. Sandi Mann is a well written guide to help any person or professional that may have felt incompetent or unsure about themselves, despite the years of training, the competencies, and degrees earned. A study......more

Goodreads review by Jerawan

เกิดมาเพิ่งเคยรู้เหมือนกันว่า Imposter Syndrome หรือโรคคิดว่าตัวเองไม่เก่งเป็นอาการทางจิต (ถึงทางการแพทย์จะบอกว่ายังไม่ถึงขั้นนั้น) มีอยู่ในสังคมของเรา และมีอยู่มานานหลายศตวรรษ โรคคิดว่าตัวเองไม่เก่ง เชื่อว่าใครหลายคนอาจมีอาการของโรคนี้ คือรู้สึกว่าตัวเองทำอะไรสักอย่างสำเร็จ แต่คิดว่ายังไม่ดีพอ มักจะ......more

Эксперимент по попыткам почитать "умные" книги пока терпит неудачу 🤦 вот например, казалось бы, imposter, ну это как бы мы все. И в чем же проблема? Правильно, сексизм! (он кстати, конечно, имеет место быть), социальные сети (тут совет, что надо от всех отписаться), и ещё парочка неожиданных, на сам......more

Goodreads review by Tatiana

Компактная и легко написанная книга, не раздутая бесчисленными повторами. Классификация людей с синдромом самозванца, примеры из жизни, ну и конечно, варианты выхода. Ничего особенного, но полезно иметь рядом, чтобы постоянно гнать самозванку из своей головы.......more