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You might think that the more ambitious you are, the less likely you are to struggle with self-doubt. In reality, the opposite is true.
Research has shown that up to 70 percent of the population experiences impostor syndrome the feeling that their success may be accidental, coincidental or even fraudulent at some point in their career. And further studies have shown that impostor syndrome tends to be more prevalent among high-achievers.
That’s right people who are ambitious and competitive and who push the boundaries; people who are not satisfied with coasting through life; people who take risks and try new things. These people are more likely to wrestle with the feeling of being an impostor.