The Imposter Phenomena is real, or rather it is real in the minds of those who wear its heavy burden that is. The Imposter Phenomena happens when people reach a point of praise from their fellow man, notoriety, position or status that is beyond their own level of self-esteem. How does this occur?
Well, it is quite common due to the down-playing of ego and self-esteem in our societies trying to make everyone equal. As folks reach greater and greater heights in politics, career, sports or their other endeavors, they fill as if they have to keep the image up and they feel fake.
Indeed, some are, but much more likely they experience a form of the Imposter Phenomena. And to fully explain this principle in full detail, I'd like to recommend a book to you to read, it's truly a classic in psychology and it will help you understand exactly what specifically the imposter phenomena really is and what it is not.
"The Imposter Phenomena; Overcoming the Fear that Haunts Your Success" by Pauline Rose Clance - 1985
In this book you will learn how to recognize this psychological phenomena in yourself and others. You will see how folks try to keep up that false image and understand where it comes from. Once you learn the how, why and what of the Imposter Phenomena, you will be able to help yourself and others who suffer from such dilemmas.
The author states the problems and challenges in this book in a 'matter of factly' way and if you are in denial of needing this advice, you may find at the end that it has burst your bubble, but you will in fact learn how to cope with these issues. Much of the book discusses how to recognize this psychological problem in others and how to deal with them correctly without causing conflict. In fact, I know one Internet Entrepreneur who greatly suffers from this, and I have found ways to deal with him, and I believe this book will help you deal with the afflicted people you know too.
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