Imposter syndrome, 'fake it till you make it' + authenticity

Let's explore 'imposter syndrome' and the related concept of ‘fake it till you make it’. Both speak of how we view our own talents and success, and how they are viewed - or we feel they are viewed - by other people and wider society.

And they are about authenticity.

How do different psychological types experience imposter syndrome? Feeling perhaps their success is undeserved, that they are a fraud or may any day fail... Are there types that are more comfortable going about something with a ‘fake it till you make it’ attitude? (Though in doing so, do you feel you’re being something you’re not?)

It may be that we think our strengths aren’t valued, or it stems from how each of us relates to the world (introverts, for example, may feel more at odds with society). Perfectionists might feel imposter syndrome more; more adaptable types may quite naturally put on different masks to achieve success.

Come along and share your views and experiences, and we’ll see what light Type can shed on the matter. Some might not relate at all to such concepts and that in itself is interesting. Others may have experienced this in themselves or others. All welcome.

VENUE + GOLD COIN DONATION
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ABOUT
Who Am I? Understanding Personality Types, Wellington: This is a group for everybody who would like to understand a bit more about themselves and the people they live or work with through sharing with others. Maybe you would like to know why your kids always clash, or why your partner is so sensitive... or not sensitive enough. Maybe you would like to know why you or somebody you love never seems to fit in. Maybe you want to know why you have chosen a certain profession. Maybe you just want to share what you know about personality types or learn what others know.

The main focus of this group is on understanding the 16 psychological types first described by Carl Jung and made popular by Myers-Briggs and David Keirsey. The key is that once we understand that we are not all alike, we can open our minds to sharing rather than judging each other and learn to celebrate our differences.