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Hi, this is Alex Cantrowitz. I'm the host of Big Technology Podcast, a long time reporter
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and an on-air contributor to CNBC. And if you're like me, you're trying to figure out how
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artificial intelligence is changing the business world and our lives. So each week on Big Technology,
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I bring on key actors from companies building AI tech and outsiders trying to influence it,
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asking where this is all going. They come from places like Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and
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plenty more. So if you want to be smart with your wallet, your career choices, and meetings with
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your colleagues and at dinner parties, listen to Big Technology Podcast wherever you get your
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podcasts. Hey there, awesome people. Logan Cruz here and welcome back to Daily Virtue.
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Today, we're diving into something that plagues so many of us that nagging,
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feeling of being a fraud, you know? We call it imposter syndrome and it can really mess with
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our confidence, creativity, and even our happiness. But guess what? We're going to arm ourselves
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with some stark wisdom to smash this thing to pieces. Because who wants to feel like they don't
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belong when we're all capable of amazing things. Now imagine this. He just landed your dream job
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and now the presentation that blew everyone away. He'd think you'd be feeling on top of the world,
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right? But instead, you're thinking, there's no way I deserve this or they must have gotten
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the wrong person. That's imposter syndrome whispering in your ear, trying to sabotage your success.
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Here are five stoic keys to help you silence that in a critic. First up, focus on what's within your
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control. You can control other people's opinions or their perceptions of you. What you can control
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is your actions, your effort, and your attitude. Sterex believed in focusing on what they could
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influence, not fretting over the things they couldn't change. So channel that energy into doing
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your best work, being kind to others, and constantly learning and growing. Number two, challenge
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those negative thoughts. When you hear that voice saying you're not good enough, ask yourself,
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is this really true? What evidence do I have to support this? Often these thoughts are based on
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fear and insecurity, not facts. Sterex masters have recognizing and questioning their own assumptions.
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They knew that our minds can play tricks on us, so it's important to be aware of those negative
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thought patterns and actively challenge them. Third, remember your past successes. We all have moments
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where we shined. Take a moment to remember those times when you truly excel. Write them down,
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think about what made them special, and remind yourself that you are capable of amazing things.
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Sterex valued self-reflection and using past experiences as lessons and reminders of their own
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strength. Fourth, embrace the learning process. Nobody is perfect from day one. Even the most successful
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people have faced setbacks and challenges. Few mistakes as opportunities for growth, not as proof
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that you're failure. So it's believed in negativization, imagining potential difficulties to prepare
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ourselves mentally and emotionally. And finally, practice gratitude. Take time each day to appreciate
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the good things in your life, your health, your loved ones, your accomplishments, even the small
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moments of joy. A grateful heart is less likely to be consumed by negative self-talk. Sterex understood
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that focusing on what we have rather than what we lack can lead to greater contentment in inner peace.
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Let's talk about a real life example. You know that feeling when you ace a big exam,
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but then immediately doubt yourself. Maybe you think anyone could have gotten that right,
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or I got lucky. That's imposter syndrome rearing its ugly head. But here's what we can do.
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Remember those five-stroke keys. Focus on the effort you put in. Challenge those negative thoughts,
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recall past successes, embrace the learning process, and be grateful for your accomplishment.
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Now, imagine this. You've just finished your presentation network that everyone loved.
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Instead of letting imposter syndrome creep in, you take a moment to appreciate your hard work,
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acknowledge your skills, and celebrate this one. You send a quick message to a trusted colleague
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thanking them for their support, reminding yourself that you're capable and deserving of success.
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See? You're not alone in this battle against imposter syndrome. When incorporating these
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stug principles into your daily life, you can bolt in cheekable confidence, silence those
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negative debts, and truly embrace your potential. Remember, my friends, you're capable of amazing
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things. Go out there and make it happen. Next time on Daily Vouchy, we'll be exploring the
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power of self-discipline because having a clear mind and strong will is key to living a voucher's
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life. Until then, keep shining bright.
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