Can I be vulnerable for a sec? (Of course I can, this is my newsletter!)

I struggle with Imposter Syndrome and it's something I've attacked from multiple angles this year. I feel it less now, but it's still there.

If you don't know, Imposter Syndrome is the feeling that you don't deserve your success or that you'll be "exposed" as a fraud (aka an imposter).

This led to self-sabotaging behaviors and contributed to more self-doubt.

As I began to heal this, I started seeking out answers from people who overcame self-sabotage and Imposter Syndrome.

Here were some great ones:

• Nepo babies exist. They didn't "earn" their spot through merit, but usually through someone else's influence. So why do you feel Imposter Syndrome? (VALID)
• Society's "shoulds" are dumb. Take advice from people you care about, not what society expects from you.
• Limiting beliefs are a killer. Work on your beliefs about yourself and make decisions from that place.
• Speaking of limited beliefs - affirmations work!
• Do it scared. Eventually, you will feel better through exposure. Be okay with being uncomfortable.
• No one is thinking about you as much as you're thinking about yourself.
• You're literally gonna 💀 one day, so stop worrying. It was never that serious.
• It's okay to show progress! Don't think you have to be an expert to provide value.

Even just writing these out helped me feel more at ease.

I know it sounds woo-woo, but mindset and inner work are important.

And I keep coming back to it, but that's why it feels scary for people to start a business, start creating content, or pivot their career...they haven't looked inward enough to see what's blocking them.

So here's to us, unblocking our limited beliefs and realizing our full potential. 🤗

Ciao for now,

Dom