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Jul 2024
55m 45s

Mastering Impostor Syndrome - Why Mike S...

Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad
About this episode

Impostor syndrome plagues many founders – but why? Founder and podcaster Mike Scott shares his own journey and the practical tools he's developed to overcome imposter syndrome.

In this episode, Mike Scott (SMB Mastery, 'How to be Moderately Successful') joins Chris and Yaniv to discuss:

  • Fool's Gold: Why impostor syndrome is common among founders, and why success often exacerbates it rather than alleviating it.
  • Mirror, Mirror: How to acknowledge, manage, and use imposter syndrome to grow yourself and your business.
  • Judge Dread: Tactical, practical steps to help you make better decisions, focus your energy, and build an incredible startup while living a fulfilling life.

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Learn more about Chris and Yaniv

Credits

Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin McArthur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Intro Voice: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeremiah Owyang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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