Imposter syndrome.
That voice that whispers you’re not ready, you’re not qualified, you’re not good enough.
That thought that the act is finally up. That everyone will see you’re not who they thought you were.
That’s not the voice of truth. It's the voice of fear, and fear always gets loud when you enter new territory.
Feeling like an imposter isn’t proof that you don’t belong.
It’s proof that you’ve stepped into a place you haven’t yet proven yourself in, a new level.
You earned this level. You have every right to be here.
But it’s supposed to feel uncomfortable.
It’s not a flaw or some sort of curse.
It’s the growing pain that come with progress.
You’re being stretched into someone you haven’t fully met yet.
Think about when a minor league baseball player gets called up to the majors.
He earned that call. He didn’t get it by chance, he got it because his work demanded it.
But now he’s surrounded by veterans who’ve been here for years.
Every move feels heavier. Every mistake feels magnified.
He’s no longer the best in the room, he’s the new guy.
That doesn’t mean he doesn’t belong. It means he’s being initiated.
You’re in the same position.
You worked for this spot.
Now the challenge is to prove to yourself that you can stay here.
The imposter isn’t you.
It’s the echo of your old identity, trying to survive in a new environment.
So let it go.
You’ve already arrived. Now carry yourself like it.
Move with the quiet confidence of someone who earned their place,
because you did.
Now it’s just a matter of repetition.
Keep going until the room that once intimidated you feels small.
And understand that feeling "imposter syndrome" is actually a signal of your evolution. That you've leveled up. And now it's time to go even harder.
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Appreciate you guys as always and I hope you found this week's Blueprint valuable. New drop this Sunday!
Derek, Founder + CEO
