MBA2612 Q&A Wednesday: How Do I Get Over Imposter Syndrome?

The $100 MBA Show

Omar Zenhom

Careers, Entrepreneurship, Business, Marketing

4.9 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 16 April 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Summary

Ever feel like you’re just making it up as you go in your entrepreneurial journey, hoping no one calls you out? You’re not alone—and that nagging feeling, known as impostor syndrome, is something even the most accomplished entrepreneurs face. Deepak brought up this important topic, and if it sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

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0:00.0	Ever feel like you're not good enough?
0:02.6	Like you're just pretending to be an entrepreneur,
0:05.3	and eventually everyone's going to find out.
0:07.5	You are not alone.
0:09.8	In fact, that feeling has a name.
0:11.7	It's called Imposter Syndrome.
0:13.2	You might have heard of it.
0:14.1	And it's something even the most successful founders feel.
0:17.4	Yes, even billionaires, even the people you look up to.
0:20.5	Today's episode comes from Deepak,
0:22.4	who asks, how do I get over imposter syndrome? I've got a surprising answer because I actually think
0:27.4	you shouldn't get over it. Let me explain. Quick note before we dive in, if you've got a question
0:32.0	like Deepak, you can head on over to 100mb.net slash Q to submit your question. I'd love to help.
0:43.4	Welcome back to the $100 MBA show. I'm your host, Omar Zen Home, where I deliver practical
0:48.1	business lessons three times a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to help you start, grow,
0:53.1	and scale your business.
0:56.9	Imposter syndrome means you care. It means you're paying attention. It means you still have
1:02.3	room to grow, and that's a good thing. You're not cocky, you're not delusional. You're
1:07.1	self-aware. That's what makes you dangerous in a good way.
1:11.2	But here's the truth.
1:12.2	Feeling like an imposter isn't the problem.
1:15.2	Letting it stop you is.
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