You’ve been lied to

You’ve been lied to

September 11, 20241 min read

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Imposter syndrome isn't just for beginners or those struggling to get by.

Even the most successful entrepreneurs,

those running 6, 7, and 8-figure businesses,

are dealing with it on a daily basis.

(an overwhelming 84 percent of business owners report struggling with imposter syndrome at any given time.)

Here’s the truth:

→ Success doesn’t make self-doubt disappear

→ You start to wonder, “Am I really cut out for this? Was it just luck?”

→ The higher you climb, the louder that little voice in your head becomes.

As I’ve learned from working with high-performing entrepreneurs,

there’s a shift that needs to happen:

→ Imposter syndrome isn’t a sign of failure;

it’s a sign you’re stepping out of your comfort zone

→ The more successful you become,

the more these feelings tend to show up

And here’s the good news:

→ Feeling like an imposter doesn’t mean you are one.

→ It’s a sign you’re growing, stepping into something bigger than before.

So next time that feeling creeps in, remind yourself—if you weren’t pushing limits, you wouldn’t feel this way.

Entrepreneurship can feel like an endless cycle of highs and lows, and the weight of it all can make imposter syndrome seem even heavier.

So here’s my advice:

→ Embrace it—it means you’re growing

→ Reconnect with your “WHY” and remember what got you here in the first place

→ Know that this struggle is part of the journey to becoming the expert you’re meant to be

You’re not alone in this. Keep pushing forward. You’ve got this. 💪

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Shima Ghaheri

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