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Rewriting Imposter Syndrome in the Age of Career Reinvention and AI

Ever been handed a title before you felt ready for it and secretly wondered if you were faking it? What we call imposter syndrome may actually be the natural process of learning in public.

In this episode, we take a scalpel to imposter syndrome and rebuild the concept from the ground up. What if most of what gets labeled as “fraud” is actually something far more normal… growth happening in real time?

From personal resets and shifting roles to the factory-era mindset that tied identity to a single career, we explore why modern life requires switching hats and evolving skills. We unpack the difference between ethical learning curves and true deception, challenge retirement and security myths, and examine how confidence actually develops alongside competence.

We also tackle the AI question many creators are quietly asking: does using tools like voice-to-text or writing assistants make your work less authentic? Or are they simply modern instruments helping ideas take shape?

If you’ve ever felt like you were pretending your way forward, this conversation offers a smarter lens, kinder self-talk, and permission to grow out loud.

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