Frances Fry

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I love this frame, Anne, because it's an accurate diagnosis yields a clever prescription.

And we really do need an accurate diagnosis of imposter syndrome.

And then we're going to have some pretty clever prescriptions, including bringing the cousins to the table.

In addition to the perfectionist, imposter syndrome's family tree includes the soloist, the superhero, and the expert.

And we're going to invite all of them to this party.

I mean, I think most people visit it occasionally and some people are permanent residents.

Yeah.

So it's a pretty grave cost.

It's like an internal game.

There's loads of self-doubt.

It can eventually lead to burnout.

It doesn't just stay on the job.

It comes home with you, too.

So it's a 24-7, 365 thing.

No, indeed it isn't.

I really do think a distortion field, at least that's what helps my brain understand it.

We have a distorted view of reality.